Television comic Vic Reeves is soon set to become a soap star.

Vic, 58, from Charing, near Ashford, is set to fulfill a lifelong dream by starring in Coronation Street, according to the national newspaper The Sun.

The comedian will feature on the cobbles as a shopkeeper in 20 episodes.

He reportedly begged producers for a part in 2015, even coming up with his own character idea - the long-lost son of newsagent’s boss Norris Cole.

A source said to The Sun: “Vic’s over the moon. It’s his favourite show and it’s always been his dream to act in it one day.

“He’s made up and can’t wait to get stuck in.

“He always said he would prefer not to do a cameo role playing himself so to get an actual part is just amazing. It’s just what he wanted.”

The name of Vic’s new character is unknown, but it is believed he will start filming shortly.

The comedian said two years ago: “I have watched Corrie since I was little and have never ever missed an episode.

“For me it’s the greatest TV. I’d love to be on Corrie, it would make my life complete.”