Quote of the day

"If the rapper is hoping for a relaxing time on set, he may be disappointed. With violent hostage situations, shootings and bloody murder attempts in past episodes, the Doggfather may find his 'crazy mixed-up Doggy Dogg world' has nothing on Weatherfield".

The Guardian's Alexandra Topping on the possibility of soap opera fan Cordozar Calvin Broadus aka Snoop Dogg making an appearance in Coronation Street. His "people" have apparently made contact with the programme's producers.

He's angling for a role alongside Ashley in the butchers but I like the idea of him turning up either as Betty's new love interest ("Ooooh, that Lancashire hotpot really is the shizzle!") or as her secret lovechild...