Bill Roache: Last News

Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletterVeteran Corrie star Bill Roache has been off-screen after falling ill with Covid - but has now "recovered well".The 88-year-old who plays Ken Barlow, tested positive for the disease and was written out of the soap as he took time to get better.But the star has got better and is set to return to the Cobbles “as soon as possible”.A Corrie spokeswoman said: “Following recent reports about his health, William Roache has asked us to clarify that he took time off work after testing positive for Covid.

He may hold the Guinness World Record for the longest  serving soap star but Corrie’s Bill Roache, aka Ken Barlow, is taking a bit of a break.

"If you think positively, your cells will renew themselves all the time, if you go down, the renewal process will go down."If you stay up, the renewal process will go up, you don't have to age as much as people think, I'm not, anyway."Bill is the only remaining character who appeared on the show since it first hit the network in 1960.His character's time on the soap has seen him married to three women and has also been involved in several scandalous affairs.The soap was forced to close the doors to the Manchester-based set in January 2020 when the world suddenly went into lockdown following the outbreak of the coronavirus.In compliance with government guidelines, bosses made the tough decision to halt production which meant that several

Veteran Corrie star Bill Roache has been off-screen after falling ill with Covid - but has now "recovered well".

He was the bad boy ladies’ man who was a fixture on the Coronation Street cobbles for 30 years.

ITV show, Joanna Lumley's Home Sweet Home - Travels in my Own Land.Bill, who plays Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, was hinting heavily to the Absolutely Fabulous star that he is single and "available", as well as calling her "very special".After reuniting, Joanna said to the soap actor: "You haven't changed a bit".Bill replied: "Neither have you, just as beautiful as ever," which made the actress laugh.The ex-Bond girl worked out that it had been 47 years since her four week stint on "the most famous road in Britain".Speaking to Bill, she admitted: "You can't remember this but it was a big, bright spot in my life.But her friend said he remembered it "very well".Joanna continued: "We fell for each other very fast, didn't we.""Yes, but then

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has opened up on the harrowing storyline as his character Ken Barlow deals with son Peter Barlow's alcoholism.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, has revealed Tony Warren, who created the show, had some interesting methods.

Jack P Shepherd divulged he has stolen a “Newton and Ridley” bottle opener from the Coronation Street set.The unusual item apparently has Bill Roache’s (the actor who plays Ken Barlow) voice “sing” every time it is used to uncork a bottle of wine.The Rovers Return Inn is a fictional pub in Coronation Street that was built by the fictional brewery, Newton and Ridley.Jack was asked if he had ever stolen anything while working on the soap during an appearance on The Big Soap Quiz, hosted by Stephen Mulhern.He confessed: “I nicked a Newton And Ridley bottle opener that sings.”Jack added: “It is Bill Roache's voice every time you uncork it, and it goes ‘Raise a glass to Coronation Street.’”Bill has appeared in Coronation Street since it was

Piers Morgan pleads with BBC to ask Williamson why he hasn't quit“That was the big decision-making time, but we'd already been running for a while."Bill made his debut as Ken Barlow in December 1960 and has since gone to be at the centre of many memorable storylines.The actor believes it wasn’t until 1983 when the media had started to take soaps seriously.At a Manchester United game, Bill’s character and his on-screen wife Deidre Barlow (played by Anne Kirkbride) were shown on the big screen.Recalling the moment, the actor added: “One of the papers actually took a photograph of the television screen and published that on the front page."Prior to that, soaps were not treated seriously.There were no soap reporters in papers, there were no

As Coronation Street gets ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary on 9th December and viewers get ready to indulge in all the fantastic storylines leading up to it, it appears the soap has some great news. According to the Sun, the world’s longest running soap has just handed over brand spanking new contracts to five of its most-loved actors.

Weatherfield legends Jack and Vera Duckworth. Alan, 38, from Worsley, told the Mirror his life now 'revolves' around the soap, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary next month.

Coronation Street after being part of the soap’s cast for the past six decades.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has entertained viewers for the past six decades.The ITV favourite has since broken his silence on making a new move away from Weatherfield.The 88-year-old actor is the Guinness World Record holder as the longest-serving male TV star in a continuous role after portraying Ken Barlow since the ITV soap's first episode in December 1960.Bill has now dished on a new move away from the soap as he unveiled his latest project.The Corrie veteran revealed that he has been busy at work writing a novel during lockdown.The small-screen star admitted he didn't want to "give too much away" about the book."I have been writing a novel during lockdown, which I am very much enjoying," Bill explained.

Coronation Street actor, Bill Roache, 88, who has starred on the ITV soap since it began in 1960, has said he would "never" say no to sharing his life with a lady again after his wife Sarah Roache died aged 60, 11 years ago.The Corrie icon admitted he loves his "independence" and setting his own "agenda".Bill lost his partner, daughter Vanya, and onscreen wife Anne Kirkbride all within the space of a few years.The actor lost the eldest of his five children, daughter Vanya Roache, from liver failure.In 2015, Anne Kirkbride, who played his Corrie on-screen wife Deirdre Barlow, died of cancer aged 60.Bill has now discussed whether he would consider looking into dating again after losing his spouse.He began: "I would never say no, but I am very

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache has found a new avenue of communication with fans as he remains away from set.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache opened up on his future on the cobbles ahead of the special show about his character Ken Barlow, which airs on Wednesday.

Bill Roache has shown off his torso as he was photographed taking his bins out topless.The 88 year old was seen outside his home in Cheshire as he sorted through his rubbish. Coronation Street star Bill wore nothing but a light blue pair of shorts and a black pair of loafers as he pulled his wheelie bin along his road.

Soap legend Bill Roache is selling video messages and a “virtual hug” to fans at £35 a pop.

Former Corrie star Sherrie ­Hewson has told how the stars of the cobbles always used to be “immaculate” but now the cast turn up in their gym kit.

Coronation Street favourite Bill Roache, 88, has revealed the soap’s older characters including his character Ken Barlow, Rita Tanner (played by Barbara Knox), and Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) will be allowed back on the cobbles in the autumn.The actor’s exciting announcement comes after fans of the show voiced their concerns about how long the Weatherfield icons will be missing from their screens, as they are at higher risk due to their ages amid the coronavirus pandemic.Bill explained he can’t wait to be back on set in time for the show celebrating its 60th anniversary later this year.Speaking to The Mirror, the Ken Barlow star said: “I’m looking forward to it – I don’t want to slow down.