Corrie's Blanche gets a new man

Coronation Street's Blanche Hall is to be romanced by a new man in Weatherfield.

She has not had a man in her life for three years.

Her meeting with funeral director Archie Shuttleworth will be the first of a string of new comedy moments in the ITV soap.

A Coronation Street spokeswoman told the Daily Express: "There'll be no end of classic comic moments as Archie woos Blanche, much to the amusement of Deirdre.

"There will also be interaction with some of the older characters, Norris, Rita, Emily and Betty, which will provide more comedy scenes for viewers."

Archie, played by comedian Roy Hudd, will arrive in the street later this week.