William Roache: Last News

Coronation Street fans were left making the same demand after watching one of the show's biggest star's life and career celebrated. Happy Birthday Bill aired on ITV on Tuesday night and paid homage to William Roache ahead of his 90th birthday.

William "Bill" Roache admitted he "fancied" the Queen and grew fonder and fonder of the 95 year old monarch every time he met her. The Coronation Street actor, who celebrates his 90th birthday this month and was named in the New Year's Honours list, has met Her Majesty an incredible eight times. And from their very first meeting, the Ken Barlow icon was attracted to her.

Coronation Street legend William Roache has reunited with his former on-screen wife as part of a documentary to mark his 90th birthday.The actor has played Weatherfield resident Ken Barlow since the first-ever episode in 1960.Happy Birthday Bill, which airs on ITV tonight (April 19), celebrates Bill reaching the milestone birthday and his record-breaking time on the cobbles.During the show, the soap veteran is reunited with Anne Reid more than 50 years after her exit from Corrie.Anne played Ken’s first wife Valerie, who died after being electrocuted by a faulty hairdryer in 1971.Opening about the highlight of making the documentary, Bill said: "Without a doubt meeting up with Anne Reid again after all those years. "She played my wife in Coronation Street for eight years and I was very sad when she chose to leave.

It's been a staple on the small screen for more than 60 years and was recently visited by the Queen to mark its delayed anniversary but not many will know that Coronation Street almost wasn't called Coronation Street. The ITV soap was first broadcast on December 9, 1960.

He holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest-running TV soap star but does Coronation Street legend William Roache plan to retire any time soon? We wouldn't put any bets on it.

What is happening where you live? Find out by adding your postcode or visit InYourAreaSadly, the pair no longer work together. Rula's Weatherfield character, Claudia Colby, last appeared on the cobbles following her break-up with Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, aside from a guest cameo last year."It was sad when her character wasn't taken forward because most of the cast on Coronation Street have their own lives and their kids are in school, so you spend a lot of time on your own when you're there," says Maureen. Her partner of 13 years, Guido Castro, died in January last year after contracting Covid.

CORONATION Street fans are convinced they spotted a touching tribute in Monday's instalment of the show. Viewers of the long-running soap are wondering if Ukraine was in the thoughts of ITV bosses.

Steven Bartlett probably wasn't expecting a shout-out on Coronation Street but he certainly got one anyway.

Coronation Street, as she begins stalking him and members of his family.Intent on destroying his relationship with wife Sarah, what lengths will Lydia go to in future weeks? Only time will tell.Adam Barlow has become one of Coronation Street's most familiar faces, ever since returning to look after grandfather Ken Barlow in 2016, following Ken's stroke.He is one many Barlow family members to call Weatherfield their home throughout the years, but will Lydia's reign of terror rising, will he remain in the street for long?As viewers wait to see what happens, Daily Star takes a closer look at the famous Barlow family and the stars who play them.Ken Barlow is one of the original Coronation Street residents, becoming a familiar face to viewers throughout the generations.From the death of his first wife Valerie Tatlock, to the birth of his children and a longstanding feud with Mike Baldwin, fans have gone through all of Ken's ups and downs throughout the years.Not only is he one of Coronation Street's longest serving actors, but he also holds the Guinness World Record as the longest serving television star in a continuous role.

A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial)"Thank you to everyone that’s helped. I wish you all the very best with whatever comes your way in 2022."Many took to the comment section to wish for the new year and congratulate Matt on his huge achievement.His wife Nicola Baker, who he wed back in 2004, was one of the first to comment: "Really proud of you!"Paddy McGuiness jokes: "Well deserved pal.

LEGENDARY Corrie actor Bill Roache has been featured on the Queen's New Year's Honours list. Coronation Street actor William Roache has said he is "delighted" to have been made an OBE.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview series, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK! is finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars so far.

Coronation Street as Claudia Colby following the tragic death of Norris Cole.Claudia was last seen on the cobbles in April last year, after she split with her boyfriend Ken Barlow (William Roache.)Ken and Claudia had moved into a retirement complex where Norris also lived, but it wasn't long before Ken missed Weatherfield and made his return.Fans are hoping for a reunion between Claudia and Ken - but what has Rula been up to offscreen?The star has had a busy life - with multiple divorces and some unforgettable TV moments.Rula was one part of one of Celebrity Big Brother's most iconic (and cringeworthy) moments along with George Galloway, back in 2006.Viewers couldn't believe what they were seeing when the Scottish politician was pretending

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The Queen paid a visit to the set of one of the U.K.’s biggest soaps on Thursday.

The Queen visited the Coronation Street set at Media City UK, Manchester, on Thursday. The 95-year-old monarch met with members of the ITV soap's cast outside the iconic Rovers Return Inn.The Queen spoke to Coronation Street veterans William Roache, Barbara Knox, Sue Nicholls and Helen Worth as she explored the Weatherfield cobbles.

Coronation Street, sadly passed away on January 19, 2015 after contracting breast cancer.The star, who would have been 66 years old today, was a much loved character in the Mancunian based soap and was a part of the programme for 42 years.Kirkbride's character had several hard hitting and entertaining storylines throughout her time on the cobbles.Notoriously married to Ken Barlow played by actor William Roache, the couple portrayed relationship turbulence and couple goals all at the same time - but despite the affairs and previous divorce the couple remained together.Though she lived a dramatic life as Deidre and appeared confident on screen, the star was uncomfortable with fame and struggled with illness and depression away from the

William Roache is heading from the Corrie cobbles to shows on cruise ships.

Coronation Street legend William Roache is swapping the cobbles for the high seas.The Ken Barlow actor has signed a deal to share celebrity secrets on a cruise ship.It will see the 89-year-old taking part in An Audience With… where he will spill the beans about his decades on the soap.An insider said: “William will be the guest of honour on the cruise. The organisers are confident his star power will boost bookings.“Millions of viewers have been watching him for decades, so he has a lot of fans.“He will be taking part in An Audience With… during his time on board.“He’ll be speaking about his years on Corrie and revealing some behind-the-scenes secrets.

Coronation Street. The namesake of the legendary character from the ITV soap, who is played by actor William Roache, says he was often teased at school, with kids asking him "How’s Deidre?".

Coronation Street legend William Roache, the world's longest running soap actor, turns 89 years old today.The telly icon has played Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera since it was first broadcast on December 9, 1960.Shortly before joining the cast of Corrie, Bill played the leading role in a Granada Television play called Marking Time.In 1999, he won British Soap Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for his role and he was awarded an MBE in the 2001 New Years Honours.On several occasions, Bill has told how he wanted to stay on Corrie until he was 100 - making him the first centenarian to work on a soap.Daily Star has taken a look into his six decade-long career to celebration the birthday boy.Before he graced television screens across the nation