Coronation Street fans were stunned to make a 'rare sighting' just minutes into the latest episode on Wednesday night, April 27, Manchester Evening News reports.
ITV Coronation Street's Ken Barlow star Bill Roache on whether he'll retire from soap ahead of turning 90
19.04.2022 - 09:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
Fans need not worry as the actor is more than happy to stay on the cobbles ahead of celebrating his 90th birthday. Bill is being celebrated in a new, one-off documentary that airs on ITV tonight (April 19) ahead of his milestone moment on April 25.
Bill has starred as Ken Barlow in the ITV soap for more than 60 years, appearing in the very first episode on December 9, 1960. Happy Birthday Bill, will not only celebrate Bill's life as he turns 90 but also his career by looking back on his legacy and achievements over the years.
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It will feature special appearances from past and present Corrie cast members, as well as his own family as they help him look back on the moments and the people that have helped shape both Bill himself and his patriarchal character Ken.
ITV also revealed last month that during the documentary, viewers will catch a rare glimpse of Bill's life off set at home with his family, as well as his experiences behind the scenes on the Salford-based cobbles that he has called home since the soap began
And those who are fans of the Barlow patriarch can expect to see him on-screen for much longer as he says he has "no intention of retiring" despite being quizzed on the matter.
"People will say when are you retiring? Are you going to take a break? But then what happens?" Bill said. "Whilst I can do it, and whilst they will have me, I have no intention of retiring. I am so fortunate to work for an organisation that is happy to
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25.04.2022 / 15:33
Coronation Street's Bill Roache's family release portraits to celebrate star's 90th
Coronation Street icon Bill Roache has celebrated his 90th birthday today. Bill is renowned for being the longest-running soap actor, playing Ken Barlow on the ITV show since it first began in December 1960. In order to mark the impressive milestone, his family have released new portraits of the 90 year old taken by his son Will at their family home in Cheshire.
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25.04.2022 / 14:47
ITV Corrie new first-look images show wedding disaster for Toyah Battersby as she's kidnapped by Abi Franklin
Wedding bells may be beckoning for Toyah Battersby this week but the actual day itself looks set to hit by disaster if first-look Coronation Street pictures are anything to go by.
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25.04.2022 / 13:29
Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid were 'concerned' for Martin Roberts weeks before falling ill
Richard Madeley has told Martin Roberts that he and Susanna Reid were 'concerned' about him weeks before he fell ill and ended up hours from death. The Homes Under the Hammer star appeared on Monday's Good Morning Britain from his hospital room after being admitted last week.
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25.04.2022 / 11:29
ITV Coronation Street flooded with comments over new Bill Roache pictures taken by son to mark 90th birthday
Coronation Street has been flooded with messages about its legendary star as he marks his 90th birthday. William Roache, who has played Barlow patriarch Ken since the very first episode of the ITV soap, is celebrating the big milestone on Monday (April 25).
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22.04.2022 / 11:03
Bill Roache admits he has had a crush on the 'beautiful' Queen since they first met in 1953
Coronation Street's William Roache - known as Bill - was welcomed onto the This Morning sofa to talk to Phil and Holly about his new book, Life and Soul, and upcoming 90th birthday next Monday. And the soap icon - who has played Weatherfield icon Ken Barlow since the show’s very first episode in December 1960 admitted that despite romances with dozens of women as the bookish on-screen lothario, it’s the Queen he has a crush on in real life, dating back to a meeting in 1953. After discussing his life, work and ways he stays young in outlook as his milestone birthday approaches, Holly Willoughby turned the conversation round to the Queen, who celebrated her 96th birthday this week.
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21.04.2022 / 18:17
This Morning fans still stunned by Corrie's Bill Roache's appearance as he addresses Queen comments
His upcoming big birthday may have been widely publicised on ITV this week but William Roache's youthful appearance is still continuing to stun fans. The Coronation Street actor is just days away from marking his 90th birthday, on April 25.
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20.04.2022 / 23:21
Coronation Street fans in awe over 'incredible' 90th birthday cake for Bill Roache
Coronation Street fans were left in awe on Monday as the ITV soap shared a picture of Bill Roache's "incredible" 90th cake.Taking to Instagram, the ITV soap shared a picture of the Ken Barlow star, whose birthday is on 25 April, posing with his birthday cake, which is a replica of his character on the famous cobbles.The cake sees a fondant version of Ken Barlow sitting outside the Rovers Return Inn complete with the cobbles and a Coronation Street sign. Corrie penned alongside the snap: "Bill turns 90! Join us tonight for a special documentary celebrating the 90th birthday of the man behind Ken Barlow.
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20.04.2022 / 13:37
Coronation Street fans' demand after documentary sees Ken Barlow's former on-screen girlfriend appear
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.
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20.04.2022 / 01:49
Coronation Street star Bill Roache admits he 'fancied' the Queen when they met
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.