Craig Charles was once picked up from the set of 'Coronation Street' in a helicopter.
The 50-year-old actor - who plays the role of Lloyd Mullaney in the ITV soap - has revealed how a fan once picked him up from the Manchester set in a helicopter as he was running late for a DJ set at music festival in the Lake District.
Speaking on 'This Morning', he told Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes: "I was working late and I was going to have to cancel the gig at the Kendal Calling Festival because I wasn't going to make it.
"So I tweeted asking if anyone had a helicopter - a guy replied saying, 'Yeah I have one', and he came to pick me up!"
Despite being best known for his acting roles in Corrie and 'Red Dwarf', Craig is also a keen DJ and claims he developed his love of music during his childhood, when he'd listen to his dad's records.
He explained: "My dad got me into music. He arrived in England in the 50s/60s with a pocket full of change and a bag full of records.
"He'd listen to Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte and all sorts of people."
And he admits he's even incorporated his taste in music into his soap character, who also "loves soul", saying, "It all weaves in".
Craig performed at a number of festivals this summer including Glastonbury and Lovebox.

Jack Whitehall says Judy Murray has an "ageless beauty".
The 'A League of Their Own' star has revealed he has a bit of a crush on tennis ace Andy Murray's mother, who is competing on the current series of BBC One celebrity dance contest 'Strictly Come Dancing', despite the 29-year age gap between them.
Speaking about his meeting with the 55-year-old tennis coach, he admitted: "Me and Judy have some history. When I see her it feels like we're dating, although maybe she doesn't feel the same.
"She is just a wonderful woman. I met her first when I was playing tennis for 'A League of Their Own' and she watched me and was impressed by my lob.
"I was very excited to see she was doing Strictly."
However, the 'Fresh Meat' actor, 26, confessed he felt a bit jealous when he saw pictures of her with all of the hunky male dancers.
Jack added to The Sun newspaper: "But when I looked at the publicity shots she posted with Brendan Cole with his hands all over her, I did feel a nasty pang cutting straight to the very core of me. I was very jealous of Judy in the arms of another man.
"She has an ageless beauty. She is what I'd describe as a cougar.
"She is single but watch this space. The thing about her is that when you meet her she is so not what you'd expect, she is so friendly and warm and lovely."

Salma Hayek doesn't follow a religion because she doesn't want "anyone giving rules" to her relationship with God.
The actress-turned-director recently premiered her new animated film 'The Prophet' at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is based on Kahlil Gibran's poetry book of the same name.
The film focuses on religion, spirituality and love, three themes which the screen beauty is particularly passionate about.
Salma considers herself a spiritual person but she does not subscribe to any classic faith even though she was raised a Catholic.
Talking to The Guardian newspaper, Salma explained: "I am a spiritual person but I am not a religious spiritual person. I don't want anyone giving rules to my relationship with God. Sometimes I find spirituality in art or in science because it's about discovering the source of who we are. Spirituality is about creation and the exploration of the unknown.
"I was brought up as a Catholic and I have respect for it and I got a lot of good things out of it. I believe in values that are very similar to Catholics. I also like this Pope very much. I really like him!"
However, a reflective Salma is always disappointed by the division and hatred religion can cause among people.
The 48-year-old star shared: "I think that sometimes it's religion that keeps up separate though. If you take the religion out, if you take all the countries away, all the culture away, you will find that there is a purity to a human being and a unity to who we are."

Pete Wentz says his girlfriend Meagan Camper is "a natural" mother.
The couple welcomed their son, Saint Lazslo Wentz, into the world on August 20 and the Fall Out Boy rocker finds it compelling to watch her look after the tot.
Pete - who has son Bronx, five, with his ex-wife Ashlee Simpson - said: "Meagan is a natural mom. It's amazing to watch her with him."
The 35-year-old musician has also explained why he and Meagan gave their son such an unusual name.
He told the new issue of PEOPLE magazine: "The name Saint came up because we thought he'd be a saint if he waited to arrive until his dad was home from touring. And he did! So it suits him."
Pete says Bronx loves his new baby brother and is already making plans to do fun things with his sibling.
When asked if his older son was showing any signs of jealousy, he said: "Not at all. Bronx is already planning everyone's Halloween costume!"
The 'Just One Yesterday' hitmaker split from Ashlee in 2011.
She recently re-married, tying the knot with Evan Ross - the son of Motown legend Diana Ross.

Kristen Bell says she can still be sexy even though she's pregnant.
The 'Veronica Mars' star is expecting her second child with husband Dax Shepard, and although she's ditched a lot of her more revealing clothes she is still dressing in a way that embraces her curvaceous body.
The blonde beauty, who already has 17-month-old daughter Lincoln with Dax, told Us Weekly magazine: "I still like to feel sexy and dress funky, though I threw out all of my short shorts.
"I just dress for my current shape."
The 34-year-old star has cut out refined sugar from her diet in a bid to minimise her cravings, but admits she hasn't been able to get enough of her husband's spaghetti and sauce since she got pregnant.
She said: "Our entire house shuts down for that one."
Kristen - who married comedian-and-actor Dax in a low-key ceremony last October - recently admitted her second pregnancy has been a little tougher than when she was expecting Lincoln because she's often very active looking after her toddler son.
She explained: "This pregnancy has been about five percent harder because I'm chasing a toddler and very active."

Tallulah Willis will continue to receive post-rehab treatment now she has completed her course.
The 20-year-old blogger - who is the youngest daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis - is determined to get her life back on track after spending six weeks at The Meadows treatment facility in Arizona over the summer to be treated for alcoholism and drug use.
Tallulah will carry on receiving outpatient help and is feeling a lot more positive about her life and future.
A source told PEOPLE magazine: "She's got a clear head and will start outpatient work. She knows there's no quick fix, but she really wants to move on."
The blue-haired beauty - who has two older sisters Rumer, 26, and Scout, 23 - may have also received help for an eating disorder and body dysmorphia, two issues she admitted she suffered from when she was younger.
Bruce and Demi - who allegedly gave her an ultimatum, threatening to cut off their financial support if she didn't seek help - are continuing to support her now that she is on the road to recovery.
The source added: "She plans on surrounding herself with good influences. It's been emotionally draining for the whole family, but hopefully this will lead to some healing."
Demi and Bruce, split in 1998 after 11 years of marriage.
The 'Die Hard' actor also has daughters Mabel, two, and three-month-old Evelyn, with his wife Emma Heming.

'EastEnders' actor John Bardon has died aged 75.
John - who has starred as Jim Branning in the BBC One soap since the 90s - has passed away at the age of 75 after suffering from a stroke in 2007.
Having played Jim - who married Dot Cotton (June Brown) in the drama in 2002 - from 1996 to 2011, he was written out following his stroke as he required full-time care from his wife Enda.
However, he has returned to Albert Square on a number of occasions since as it was written into the storylines that Jim himself had had a bad turn and needed to be cared for in a nursing home.
June has led the tributes to her on-screen husband, saying: "I am so sorry that John has passed away but hope that he is now at peace after seven difficult years.
"I shall miss him very much as I loved him dearly. My thoughts are with his devoted wife, Enda."
A spokesperson for 'EastEnders' added: "Everyone at 'EastEnders' is absolutely heartbroken to hear that John has sadly passed away. His bravery, dignity and courage in battling against the devastating effects of his stroke were admired by all who had the privilege of working with him.
"Loved by all of us, John was an exceptionally talented writer whose humour, mischievousness and brilliant performances made Jim Branning one Walford's most loveable characters and we will miss John forever.
"Our love and deepest sympathies are extended to Enda, his truly wonderful life, at this very sad time. May he now rest in peace. Tonight's episode of 'EastEnders' is dedicated to John, who will be sorely missed by all those who knew and worked with him."

Pamela Anderson arrived at LAX Airport in Los Angeles, California with husband Rick Salomon and covered her eyes with a pair of dark black shades. The 'Baywatch' actress had her slim pins on display in a pair of tiny white shorts.

Paris Hilton looked glum as she stepped out in New York City in a pretty black sundress and a pair of round-framed sunglasses.

Jennifer Garner was frantically checking her phone as she left the doctor's surgery in West Hollywood, California while carrying her diary and a classy green handbag.

Kate Moss appeared to have enjoyed a good night out as she left the J Sheekey restaurant in London with fashion designer pal Mario Testino.

Jessica Alba appeared to be unamused as she hung up the phone and strolled around the SoHo neighbourhood of New York in a pretty sundress and a denim jacket.