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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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson showed there was more love off-screen then on it for the actors who play Imran Habeeb and Toyah Battersby. It's been a whirlwind time for the on-screen couple after Toyah was left heartbroken after discovering her fiancé was the father of Abi Franklin's surprise baby.

Coronation Street's former villain Reece Dinsdale has baffled - and delighted - fans by announcing he has returned to the soap. The actor has had to clarify to some, however, that it won't be in an acting role.

He's just days away from celebrating a huge milestone and in celebration, Bill Roache has been reunited with his first on-screen wife. The Coronation Street legend is set to have a programme dedicated to him on Tuesday (April 19) ahead of his 90th birthday on April 25.

Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt must have broken some kind of record as after 25 years working on the ITV soap he's had to call in sick for the first time. Viewers best know the actor for playing Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, making his debut in the role back in February 1997 when his character was brought in as a locum for Zoe Tate at the veterinary surgery.

Cobbles for three decades. The businessman arrived on Weatherfield in 1976 and was a key part in some of the soap's most famous story-lines.

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Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey wants to become the next Ken Barlow. The actress joined the ITV soap when she was just six years old, and she's now determined to follow in the footsteps of Bill Roache, who has starred in the show since it first aired in 1960.

Coronation Street icon Bill Roache is reportedly hoping to return to the cobbles as early as next month after his coronavirus battle.The soap actor, 88, is said to be “as fit as a fiddle” after fighting the potentially deadly virus. Bill, who plays Ken Barlow on the soap, was reportedly forced to take time off from the ITV soap after becoming unwell in March.

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

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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.

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, 88, took time off from the ITV soap to battle covid-19. Bill, who plays Ken Barlow on Corrie, was forced to take a break from the cobbles after he contracted coronavirus.

William Roache has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former co-star Johnny Briggs following the news of his sad death. It was announced on Sunday that former Coronation Street star Johnny had passed away at the age of 85 after a long-running illness.

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.

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache has shared a look inside the wonderful home he shares with his "perfect" son and daughter.The Ken Barlow actor, who has played the character for 60 years, took OK! Magazine on an exclusive tour around his Cheshire abode sharing a peek at his wonderful collection of royal memorabilia and family mementoes.

When Coronation Street celebrates 60 years on our screens this December, there will be one person in the cast who will be marking the same milestone.

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 stars become a huge part of people’s lives as they appear, timelessly, on our screens as we indulge in our series of choice from the comfort of our sofas. And, as these stars play out fictional lives on screen, they become iconic parts of British television and some, such as Coronation Street’s Bill Roache, go the distance and appear on the soap for decades.

Coronation Street star William Roache has been photographed showing off his legs in a pair of shorts as he’s spotted for the first time in lockdown.The 88 year old soap star, who has played Ken Barlow for 60 years on the Corrie cobbles, has been self-isolating to shield himself from the coronavirus pandemic because of his age. William, who recently showed OK! around his charming Cheshire home, looked deep in thought as he stepped into the front of his home.

Many of our favourite soaps on TV including Coronation Street have a number of older actors whose roles have been questioned during this global pandemic.

Coronation Street’s Bill Roache has had to celebrate his 88th birthday in quarantine.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has celebrated his 88th birthday at home with his family.

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache has celebrated his 88th birthday in style thanks to help from his family. The actor, who has starred as Ken Barlow on the ITV soap for 60 years, was showered with gifts by his daughter Verity, 39, and son James, 34.

Bill Roache has said that he does not think Coronation Street will stop being shown on television even if producers run out of new episodes to air.

Some of Coronation Street’s most iconic stars are to unite for an ITV special.

Coronation Street has been on our TV screens since 9 December 1960, can you believe it? When the soap first aired it was watched by a whopping 3.5 million people, as the likes of Bill Roache, who is still starring on the show, took to our screens for the first time. Ever since, Corrie has become a staple in millions of people’s homes, with most reaching for the remote at 7:30pm to get their fix.

Coronation Street star, Bill Roache, has been keeping himself busy with a range of activities, from painting to home workouts, and, lucky for us, the 87 year old gave OK! a peek inside his everyday. Bill is taking all of the precautions necessary to avoid coronavirus, telling OK!: “When it comes to the possibility of contracting coronavirus, I find it’s best not to think about it often.

Bill Roache has urged fans to try meditation to deal with stress during the coronavirus outbreak.