Chris Gascoyne is returning to Coronation Street.
The Peter Barlow actor left the soap in November after he was cleared of Tina McIntyre's murder, but is understood to be returning for scenes around his on-screen stepmother Deirdre Barlow's funeral.
The actor has told the Birmingham Mail that he will be back in early June for "a few episodes".
Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre, died in January after a short illness.
Gascoyne said: "They asked me to go back to the street for a couple of episodes and of course I said yes.
"It is only right that Peter would be there, and if I can I will always want to keep that continuity. The show has been very good to me.
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"I worked with Annie for 15 years and I loved her, she was a really lovely woman and I miss her."
He added that all the cast will find filming the scenes difficult: "We will be saying goodbye to Deirdre but also to Annie, so it is bound to be very emotional."
Coronation Street bosses have been working closely with Kirkbride's family as they plan the on-screen send-off.
A memorial service for the actress will take place on Saturday, May 30 at Manchester Cathedral, to allow friends, family and fans to pay their respects to the actress too.
