Dancing in the square?

Tap-dancing sensation Lionel Blair wants to join the cast of Albert Square.

13:10 17 February 2005

Tap-dancing sensation Lionel Blair wants to join the cast of Albert Square - as Peggy Mitchell's husband.

The 73-year-old, best known for his performances on 80s quiz show Give Us A Clue, said he would love to try his hand as a Walford local.

And he reckons he could make a convincing husband for Peggy, played by Barbara Windsor, The Sun reports.

The 67-year-old Carry On star only recently agreed to return to the ailing show after being off sick for more than two years with a virus.

"I'd love to be offered something in EastEnders. I'd love to play Barbara Windsor's husband," Blair said.

Sadly, there is unlikely to be room for any more men in Peggy's life - no matter how well they dance - with news that her sons Phil and Grant are making a shock return to the Square.