A Brookside legend has joined the ranks of a popular BBC drama and has already filmed his first scenes.

Michael Starke, who played the role of Thomas "Sinbad" Sweeney on the long-running show, is now a cast member for Casualty.

The 67-year-old is understood to have already started filming for the medical drama, news that is sure to excite soap fans across the UK.

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