William Roache Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

28^th January 2015

Fact: Coronation Street castmembers including William Roache turned out to pay their last respects to their co-star Anne Kirkbride at her funeral on Tuesday (27Jan15). The soap actress, who was a household name in her native U.K., passed away on 19 January (15) at the age of 60.

15^th June 2014

Fact: Veteran British actor Bill Roache has returned to the set of longrunning U.K. soap Coronation Street after he was cleared of two rapes and four indecent assaults in February (14). The 82 year old was spotted shooting street scenes in Salford, Manchester on Saturday (14Jun14). He has played Ken Barlow on the show since it launched in 1960.

17^th April 2014

Fact: Veteran British actor Bill Roache will return to longrunning U.K. soap opera Coronation Street in August (14) after he was cleared of two rapes and four indecent assaults in February (14). The 81 year old has played Ken Barlow on the show since it launched in 1960.