William Roache
Born: April 25, 1932 (age 88)
Hometown: Nottingham, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishBill Roache has played the part of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since its first ever episode on December 9, 1960 - a feat that has earned him a world record for the longest-serving male television star in a continuous role.
Away from the cobbles, he is a vegetarian and a keen follower of astrology.
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ITV has no contingency plan to safeguard Coronation Street 60th anniversary episodes
ITV's director of television Kevin Lygo admits that the broadcaster has no special contingency for filming the upcoming Coronation Street 60th anniversary episodes.
14:22
Maureen Lipman, David Neilson return to Coronation Street filming
Maureen Lipman and David Neilson are back filming on Coronation Street for the first time in more than five months.
Aug 21, 23:34
Bill Roache expecting Corrie return in September
Bill Roache says that he is hopeful of being allowed to return to Coronation Street next month.
Aug 19, 10:22
Bill Roache expecting to be back on Corrie "by the autumn"
Bill Roache reveals that he expects to be back filming new episodes of Coronation Street "by the autumn".
Jul 12, 20:12
ITV announces Coronation Street, Emmerdale spinoffs
ITV announces plans for three special spinoff series centred around Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
Jun 17, 21:00
Older Corrie stars to feature in soap via video calls
Coronation Street's older cast members could feature on the show through video calls, according to the soap's showrunner.
Jun 11, 16:13
Coronation Street confirms return to filming
ITV confirms that Coronation Street will start filming new episodes next week, but cast members aged 70 and over will not return to work.
Jun 1, 10:11
Coronation Street 'working on ways to include older cast members'
Older Coronation Street cast members could reportedly feature on the soap via Zoom or FaceTime when filming resumes in a week.
May 31, 09:46
Coronation Street's older cast members to film scenes from home?
Coronation Street's older cast members could reportedly film scenes at their own homes when full production resumes next month.
May 21, 10:14
Helen Worth confirms her own return to Coronation Street filming
Helen Worth reveals that she will be back filming Coronation Street when full production starts up again next month.
May 20, 19:04
Coronation Street's Andy Whyment hopeful soap will stay on air
Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment says that he has hope that the soap can avoid dropping off air in July.
May 20, 09:03
Bill Roache confirms Ken Barlow absent from Corrie "for some time"
Bill Roache reveals that Ken Barlow will be absent from the Coronation Street cobbles "for some time" due to coronavirus fears.
May 19, 14:41
Ken and Rita to be banned from Coronation Street until 2021?
Older cast members could reportedly be written out until 2021 when Coronation Street resumes filming.
May 7, 08:56
Rula Lenska quits Coronation Street
Rula Lenska quits her role as Claudia Colby on Coronation Street after her latest two-year stint.
Apr 23, 07:23
Special Corrie episodes to honour Bet Lynch, Ken Barlow
ITV are planning a series of Coronation Street special episodes honouring some of the soap's most iconic characters.
Apr 13, 10:18
'Coronation Street' to write out older cast members
Six elderly members of the Coronation Street cast are to be temporarily written out of the soap following the coronavirus outbreak.
Mar 18, 16:47
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