William Roache
Born: April 25, 1932 (age 92)
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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Helen Worth pens new Coronation Street deal with appearance record in sight
Helen Worth signs a new one-year deal to carry on playing the iconic Gail Platt on Coronation Street.
Jun 4, 14:30
Coronation Street 'to air ill-health storyline for Ken Barlow'
Coronation Street legend Ken Barlow will reportedly need the services of a carer as part of an upcoming storyline.
Jun 2, 23:16
Coronation Street legend Helen Worth 'signs new £250,000 contract'
Coronation Street legend Helen Worth reportedly signs a new one-year deal to stick around as Gail Platt.
Feb 12, 00:25
Michael Le Vell, Sally Dynevor 'sign new Coronation Street deals'
Michael Le Vell and Sally Dynevor reportedly sign new contracts keeping them on Coronation Street for at least another year.
Jan 18, 17:16
David Neilson, Joe Duttine become latest Coronation Street stars to pen new deals
David Neilson and Joe Duttine reportedly agree new deals keeping them on Coronation Street into 2024.
Feb 5, 18:19
Helen Worth to reach 50 years on Coronation Street
Helen Worth signs a new deal keeping her on Coronation Street as Gail Platt for a further year.
Feb 1, 07:09
Tina O'Brien 'pens new Coronation Street contract'
Tina O'Brien reportedly signs a new deal keeping her on Coronation Street as Sarah Barlow for at least another year.
Jan 26, 01:11
Sue Cleaver 'signs new 12-month Coronation Street deal'
Sue Cleaver reportedly signs a new deal to keep Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street for another 12 months.
Jan 12, 18:32
Three more Coronation Street stars sign new 12-month deals
Coronation Street stars Jack P Shepherd, Alan Halsall and Andy Whyment sign new one-year extensions.
Jan 4, 10:08
Sally Dynevor, Michael Le Vell sign new Coronation Street deals
Coronation Street legends Sally Dynever and Michael Le Vell both agree new deals to remain on the soap.
Dec 19, 17:07
Bill Roache, 90, signs new Coronation Street deal
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache signs a new one-year deal keeping him on the soap until at least 2024.
Dec 18, 10:02
Daniel Brocklebank teases "meaty" storyline for Billy on Coronation Street
Daniel Brocklebank says that his Coronation Street character Billy will be involved in a huge storyline in 2023.
Dec 6, 17:05
Stephanie Beacham to return to Coronation Street after 13 years
Stephanie Beacham reprises her role as Martha Frazer, a former fling of Ken Barlow, on Coronation Street.
Oct 20, 12:14
Coronation Street's Audrey to admit to suicide attempt
Coronation Street's Audrey will open up to her friends about a suicide attempt in an upcoming episode.
Aug 8, 00:01
Original Coronation Street cast member Ernst Walder dies, aged 94
Original Coronation Street cast member Ernst Walder dies at the age of 94, it is confirmed.
Jun 16, 13:10
Sally Dynevor discusses Coronation Street future
Sally Dynevor says that she will continue on Coronation Street as long as she enjoys the job.
May 20, 20:41
Wendy Crozier to make surprise return to Coronation Street?
Actress Roberta Kerr is reportedly poised to reprise her role as Ken Barlow's ex-lover Wendy Crozier on Coronation Street.
May 12, 01:10
Jack P Shepherd happy at Coronation Street for the long term
Jack P Shepherd says that he has no desire to leave his role as David Platt on Coronation Street any time soon.
Apr 26, 14:15
ITV announces special show for Corrie legend Bill Roache's 90th birthday
ITV announces Happy Birthday Bill, a one-off documentary to mark the 90th birthday of Coronation Street legend Bill Roache.
Mar 30, 00:32
Bill Roache, Michael Le Vell 'sign new Coronation Street deals'
Coronation Street stalwarts Bill Roache and Michael Le Vell reportedly sign new deals with the soap.
Jan 27, 18:44
Coronation Street in 2022: David and Daniel to develop "bitter rivalry"
Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod says that feuding characters David and Daniel have the potential to ape the legendary rivalry between Ken Barlow and Mike Baldwin.
Jan 3, 19:45
New Year's Honours recognises Joanna Lumley, Bill Roache, June Brown, Mel B
Joanna Lumley, Bill Roache and Mel B are among the big names recognised in the New Year's Honours list.
Dec 31, 23:02
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, 89, 'in line for new contract'
Bill Roache is reportedly offered a new one-year contract by Coronation Street as he prepares to turn 90.
Oct 24, 15:49
Coronation Street legend 'killed off off-screen in new storyline'
An iconic Coronation Street character is reportedly being killed off, with their funeral scenes set to air this autumn.
Aug 5, 14:09
In Pictures: The Queen visits Coronation Street
The Queen visits the set of Coronation Street after the soap marks an impressive 60 years of being on the air.
Jul 8, 15:47
Bill Roache to return to Coronation Street after overcoming coronavirus
Bill Roache is expected to return to Coronation Street within weeks after overcoming coronavirus.
Apr 16, 23:46
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache reveals coronavirus battle
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache reveals that he has recovered from coronavirus.
Mar 27, 12:02
Bill Roache leads tributes to Johnny Briggs
Bill Roache pays tribute to Johnny Briggs following the Coronation Street legend's death at the age of 85.
Feb 28, 15:09
Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs dies, aged 85
Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street for almost 30 years, dies after "a long illness" at the age of 85.
Feb 28, 12:27
Joanna Lumley keen for Coronation Street return
Joanna Lumley says that she would return to Coronation Street after a 48-year absence "in a heartbeat".
Feb 4, 18:43
Five top Coronation Street stars 'sign new deals'
Five of Coronation Street's most beloved stars, including Bill Roache, are said to have signed new deals with the soap.
Dec 4, 06:48
Sally Dynevor outlines plans to stay on Coronation Street for 20 more years
Sally Dynevor says that she hopes to still be on Coronation Street when it celebrates its 80th anniversary in 20 years' time.
Dec 3, 11:39
Coronation Street star turned MP Tracy Brabin leads tributes to soap in parliament
Former Coronation Street star Tracy Brabin leads an emotional tribute to the soap in parliament ahead of its 60th anniversary next week.
Dec 3, 07:32
Bill Roache: 'I want to stay on Coronation Street until I'm 120'
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache says that he has no plans of leaving the soap anytime soon.
Nov 26, 03:39
Coronation Street releases 60th anniversary cast photo
ITV releases a special Coronation Street cast photo to mark the soap's landmark 60th anniversary.
Nov 17, 05:56
Coronation Street, Bill Roache receive Guinness World Records
Coronation Street and Bill Roache are presented with Guinness World Records certificates as the soap's landmark 60th birthday approaches.
Nov 12, 07:24
Coronation Street 60th anniversary's three main storylines confirmed
More details are revealed about Coronation Street's plans for its upcoming 60th anniversary episodes.
Oct 11, 00:50
Barbara Knox, Bill Roache return to Coronation Street filming
Coronation Street veterans Bill Roache and Barbara Knox return to the soap to film scenes for the 60th anniversary episodes.
Oct 8, 15:16
Coronation Street boss rules out returnees for 60th anniversary
Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod dismisses the idea of bringing back former cast members for the 60th anniversary as "a cheap trick".
Sep 3, 09:51
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.
Aug 27, 14:22
