FORMER Heartbeat actress Tricia Penrose is set to join Radio Wirral.

Liverpool born Tricia is best known for playing Gina in ITV's Heartbeat and will join the radio team covering for Ian Kenyon on the Sunday Brunch show for two weeks while he's on holiday.

Tricia told the Globe: "I’m really looking forward to doing the show, I know Del so I’m sure he’ll be gentle with me and we will have fun.

"It’s going to be different from working in front of the camera but I’m up for the challenge.

"Who knows what it might lead to?"

She will also co-present with Radio Wirral's Late Show presenter Del Willden who is covering for Beverly Macca.

Del said: "Sitting in for Bev is big shoes to fill, literally, she’s a size 13 extra wide!

"I know Tricia will be great, it’ll be like having a good catch up with an old friend on air."

Tune in to Sunday Brunch on Radio Wirral between 10am and 2pm every Sunday. Listen via the free app, ask Alexa or online

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