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'Bankrupt' Corrie star Bill Roache, 91, has 'no choice' but to carry on working on soap - www.ok.co.uk
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27.01.2024

'Bankrupt' Corrie star Bill Roache, 91, has 'no choice' but to carry on working on soap

Coronation Street favourite Bill Roache reportedly has "no choice" but to continue to work on the ITV soap, despite being 91 years old, following claims he's facing bankruptcy. Actor Bill has portrayed Ken Barlow on Corrie since the soap began airing in 1960, making him the longest-serving soap star in the world. He reportedly takes home £250,000 per year for his role, making him one of the highest paid actors on Coronation Street.

Coronation Street stars 'horrified' as they ditch the cobbles for the night - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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17.03.2024

Coronation Street stars 'horrified' as they ditch the cobbles for the night

A number of Coronation Street stars appeared 'horrified' as they ditched the cobbles for the night - but it wasn't what it seemed. The likes of Antony Cotton, Daniel Brocklebank, Elle Mulvaney and Tanisha Gorey all headed to Alton Towers for a huge launch on Friday night (March 15).

Absolutely Fabulous star to join Coronation Street as Ken Barlow's new love interest - www.ok.co.uk
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17.03.2024

Absolutely Fabulous star to join Coronation Street as Ken Barlow's new love interest

Comedian and actress Helen Lederer, known for her role in Absolutely Fabulous, is about to appear on Coronation Street. Helen joins the cast as Elspeth who catches the eye of Ken Barlow, played by William Roache. In the episode to air on Wednesday 27 March, Ken spots Elspeth during a singles cocktail night at the Chariot Square Hotel.

Helen Lederer confirms Coronation Street character and future ahead of debut alongside Bill Roache - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
17.03.2024

Helen Lederer confirms Coronation Street character and future ahead of debut alongside Bill Roache

Helen Lederer has revealed more about her guest stint in Coronation Street after it was revealed she'll be joining the iconic programme. The actress and comedian will make an appearance in the ITV soap later this month as her chracter catches the eye of Ken Barlow.

Coronation Street first look as Ken Barlow gets new love interest in Absolutely Fabulous star - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
17.03.2024

Coronation Street first look as Ken Barlow gets new love interest in Absolutely Fabulous star

Coronation Street has revealed a first look at Ken Barlow's latest storyline as he gets another new love interest played by an Absolutely Fabulous star. It has been revealed that Helen Lederer will be guest-starring in the ITV soap in upcoming scenes.

Coronation Street’s Bill Roache, 91, has just 12 weeks to sell house and avoid bankruptcy - www.ok.co.uk
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12.03.2024

Coronation Street’s Bill Roache, 91, has just 12 weeks to sell house and avoid bankruptcy

Coronation Street's Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, has been given three months to clear his debt with HMRC.The 91 year old actor is reportedly waiting for the sale of his home to pay off the remaining balance. His case was adjourned until June 10. It's not known how much he still owes, but last month it was reported that he had a £546,000 tax bill.

Coronation Street's Ken Barlow star Bill Roache, 91, given deadline to settle tax debt - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - London
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11.03.2024

Coronation Street's Ken Barlow star Bill Roache, 91, given deadline to settle tax debt

Coronation Street star William Roache has been given a deadline to settle his tax debt, the High Court has heard, after it was revealed he was facing bankruptcy after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) filed a petition against him.

The Platts in danger as Harvey gets revenge on Adam from behind bars in Coronation Street spoilers - www.ok.co.uk
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27.02.2024

The Platts in danger as Harvey gets revenge on Adam from behind bars in Coronation Street spoilers

Latest Coronation Street spoilers reveal trouble ahead for the Platts as Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor) enacts his revenge after betrayal by Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson). Having signed his divorce papers to Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien), Adam decides to stop working on Harvey's appeal and sends CCTV footage of Natasha Blakeman’s (Rachel Leskovac) murder directly to the police. It’s not long before Harvey calls Adam aware the police have damning evidence and tells Adam to watch his back.

ITV Coronation Street star quits - amid his steamy affair with cobbles legend - www.ok.co.uk - Spain - France - county Weatherfield
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25.02.2024

ITV Coronation Street star quits - amid his steamy affair with cobbles legend

Coronation Street's Matt Milburn, who plays Tommy Orpington, is reportedly leaving the soap, causing heartbreak as his character's spicy affair with Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) continues. Kevin Webster, portrayed by Michael Le Vell, revealed that the former Weatherfield County player - now a painter and director - will be saying goodbye to the cobbles for Spain next week.

Coronation Street's Matt Milburn quickly corrects Lorraine Kelly over help for steamy scenes with Tracy Barlow - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - France - county Weatherfield
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.02.2024

Coronation Street's Matt Milburn quickly corrects Lorraine Kelly over help for steamy scenes with Tracy Barlow

Coronation Street star Matt Millburn was quick to correct Lorraine Kelly when she suggested his mum has been helping him with his affair storyline. The actor appeared on the presenter's ITV show on Wednesday (February 21) to talk about his latest storyline in the soap.

Coronation Street spoilers with Tracy's confession, Nick and Leanne's discovery and Adam's plan 'thwarted' - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Spain
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
20.02.2024

Coronation Street spoilers with Tracy's confession, Nick and Leanne's discovery and Adam's plan 'thwarted'

We've said it before and we'll say it again but secrets only stay secret for so long in soapland and so it may come as no surprise that Tracy Barlow's affair is soon set to be exposed in Coronation Street

Coronation Street's Bill Roache 'doing fine' as he faces bankruptcy over £546k tax bill - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester
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19.02.2024

Coronation Street's Bill Roache 'doing fine' as he faces bankruptcy over £546k tax bill

Coronation Street star Bill Roache is said to be "doing fine" despite facing a huge 'bankruptcy' bill. The 91-year-old actor is at risk of a second bankruptcy due to a reported debt of £588,015.18 owed to the taxman.

ITV Coronation Street's Ken Barlow star Bill Roache's life off screen with sons who appeared on soap - www.ok.co.uk - New York
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11.02.2024

ITV Coronation Street's Ken Barlow star Bill Roache's life off screen with sons who appeared on soap

Bill Roache has played Ken Barlow on Coronation Street since 1960 and reportedly earns more than £250,000 per year from his role, making him one of the highest paid stars on the show.The 91 year old also thought to be the highest-paid member of the cast. From his bankruptcy battle to his co-star sons, let's take a look at the veteran actor's life off screen... Corrie star sons Bill's real-life sons have also acted alongside him on the soap, adding a personal touch to his career.

Coronation Street's Bill Roache spotted with new car following 'bankruptcy' claims - www.ok.co.uk - county Cheshire
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09.02.2024

Coronation Street's Bill Roache spotted with new car following 'bankruptcy' claims

Bill Roache has been spotted out in a brand new car, despite reports claiming the Coronation Street legend is facing bankruptcy for the second time. The 91 year old actor, who has played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap since 1960, was photographed while out in his new motor, worth up to £72,000, in Cheshire.

ITV Coronation Street bosses ‘sorry’ as soap star ‘files for bankruptcy’ - www.ok.co.uk
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26.01.2024

ITV Coronation Street bosses ‘sorry’ as soap star ‘files for bankruptcy’

Coronation Street bosses have thrown their support behind longest-serving Weatherfield legend Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the ITV soap. Bill, now 91, was reportedly forced to file "for bankruptcy" due to his financial situation. The reports come as a result of a petition he has now had launched against him by HMRC.

Coronation Street star Bill Roache facing bankruptcy despite earning £250,000-a-year as Ken Barlow - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Cayman Islands
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.01.2024

Coronation Street star Bill Roache facing bankruptcy despite earning £250,000-a-year as Ken Barlow

Soap star Bill Roache, famed for his role on Coronation Street, is facing bankruptcy after HMRC filed a petition against him. It is understood Roache, 91, who has played Ken Barlow in the soap since 1960, is the highest-paid member of the cast, earning around £250,000 a year.

Corrie icon 'facing bankruptcy' despite earning £250k a year on soap - www.ok.co.uk - Cayman Islands
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25.01.2024

Corrie icon 'facing bankruptcy' despite earning £250k a year on soap

Coronation Street star Bill Roache is reportedly facing bankruptcy, despite his £250,000 a year paycheque. Bill, 91, has appeared on the popular ITV soap as Ken Barlow since 1960, and is said to be the highest-paid member of the cast.

Coronation Street's Bill Roache facing bankruptcy despite earning £250,000 a year - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Cayman Islands
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25.01.2024

Coronation Street's Bill Roache facing bankruptcy despite earning £250,000 a year

Bill Roache is facing bankruptcy despite earning £250,000 a year acting as Ken Barlow on ITV's Coronation Street.

Coronation Street fans say 'no joking' as they spot upcoming problem for Simon Barlow as history repeats itself - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.01.2024

Coronation Street fans say 'no joking' as they spot upcoming problem for Simon Barlow as history repeats itself

Coronation Street fans have been left concerned for Simon Barlow as they think they have worked out that history will repeat itself. The character hasn't quite been himself since his dad Peter Barlow left on Boxing Day without saying goodbye to his son.

Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne on Peter Barlow's exit as return 'not ruled out' - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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28.12.2023

Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne on Peter Barlow's exit as return 'not ruled out'

Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne has opened up about his character’s departure from the cobbles. The actor, who’s played Peter Barlow on and off since 2000, starred in his final scenes which aired on Boxing Day.

Where are Corrie’s past Peter Barlows? From fashion editor to Bill Roache’s real-life son - www.ok.co.uk - Canada
ok.co.uk
17.12.2023

Where are Corrie’s past Peter Barlows? From fashion editor to Bill Roache’s real-life son

Coronation Street viewers have seen several different incarnations of Peter Barlow over the years. And the current actor who plays him, Chris Gascoygne, has been a firm fixture for over two decades. However, Peter is set to bid a heartbreaking farewell to the Cobbles in sad scenes that will air over the festive period.

Coronation Street exit for Ryan Connor as he makes life-changing decision - www.ok.co.uk - Scotland
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02.12.2023

Coronation Street exit for Ryan Connor as he makes life-changing decision

Coronation Street’s resident DJ Ryan Connor could be set to leave the cobbles behind in the coming weeks as he makes a life-changing decision. In recent weeks, Ryan Connor and Daisy Midgeley’s affair has started to be exposed, and next week Daisy’s fiancee, Daniel Osbourne, finds out what went on. However, Daniel decides to keep it to himself, saying that Daisy has chosen him and that he wants to forget about what happened.That mentality comes because Ryan had the chance to move to Scotland with his partner Crystal.

Coronation Street then and now: 10 stars that look completely different to when they first appeared on the cobbles - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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30.11.2023

Coronation Street then and now: 10 stars that look completely different to when they first appeared on the cobbles

It's almost impossible to think of a TV show has been going for over 60-years, like Coronation Street. The longest running soap in the world, it first blipped onto our black and white TV screens in 1960.

ITV I'm A Celeb stars' nicknames including Nick Pickard's 'Ken' - www.ok.co.uk - county Hutchinson
ok.co.uk
26.11.2023

ITV I'm A Celeb stars' nicknames including Nick Pickard's 'Ken'

We're just days into this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and we're already learning more about our favourite stars. From Josie Gibson admitting she thought This Morning were "joking" when she landed her presenting role to Nella Rose candidly talking about how she never follows through with things and "always quits".

I'm A Celebrity star Nick Pickard reveals his funny nickname on Hollyoaks set - www.ok.co.uk - county Hutchinson
ok.co.uk
16.11.2023

I'm A Celebrity star Nick Pickard reveals his funny nickname on Hollyoaks set

I'm A Celebrity and Hollyoaks star, Nick Pickard, has revealed that the crew on the set of Hollyoaks have given him a special nickname.They call him 'Ken', after Ken Barlow (Bill Roache) from Coronation Street. Nick, 48, who has been playing Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks since 1995, said: "The sparks call me Ken on the Hollyoaks set and I do see it as a badge of honour.

Corrie fans 'predict' cheating storyline for Asha Alahan after Nina Lucas romance - www.ok.co.uk
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15.11.2023

Corrie fans 'predict' cheating storyline for Asha Alahan after Nina Lucas romance

Coronation Street fans are speculating that Asha Alahan might be starting a surprise affair. Asha, who has been dating Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher) for the past two years, seems to be getting quite close to newcomer Isla, leading fans to predict some heartbreak and drama for the couple. Asha (Tanisha Gorey) has recently started training as a paramedic and is being mentored by her experienced colleague, Isla.

The Coronation Street storyline so 'outrageous' it saw the Prime Minister 'step in' - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - Jersey
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
15.11.2023

The Coronation Street storyline so 'outrageous' it saw the Prime Minister 'step in'

It's been 25-years since one of the most controversial TV soap plots of all time caused outrage on a national level. Now considered one of the greatest storylines ever, it sparked a national campaign and even saw Prime Minister Tony Blair step in.

Coronation Street's Daniel Osbourne star's life off-screen from dating co-star to hidden health battle - www.ok.co.uk - Britain
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13.11.2023

Coronation Street's Daniel Osbourne star's life off-screen from dating co-star to hidden health battle

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard plays the role of Daniel Osbourne who has been dealing with a lot of drama on the cobbles. In recent weeks, fans have been left screaming at their TV in the hope that Daniel would realise he's being deceived by his fiancée Daisy Midgeley and Ryan Connor. Despite the pair's attempts to mislead Daniel, Ryan confessed his love for Daisy when confronted.

Real life of Coronation Street's Daniel Osbourne actor Rob Mallard - co-star ex, 'worsening' health condition and new role away from soap - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.11.2023

Real life of Coronation Street's Daniel Osbourne actor Rob Mallard - co-star ex, 'worsening' health condition and new role away from soap

Coronation Street fans are shouting at their TV screens at the moment - in the hope Daniel Osbourne will listen to their cries that he's being cheated on. Viewers of the ITV soap saw the teacher close to revealing the truth about fiancée Daisy Midgeley and Ryan Connor.

ITV Coronation Street fans raging at Daisy after sick love triangle - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
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04.11.2023

ITV Coronation Street fans raging at Daisy after sick love triangle

Coronation Street fans have been left fuming after Daisy Midgeley continues to be unfaithful to Daniel Osbourne.

Coronation Street confirms what definitely won't happen with Christmas 'treat' for Peter and Carla fans before exit - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
30.10.2023

Coronation Street confirms what definitely won't happen with Christmas 'treat' for Peter and Carla fans before exit

Coronation Street has confirmed what we definitely won't see from Peter Barlow ahead of his exit from Weatherfield. Actor Chris Gascoyne briefly revealed in July that he will be leaving the role after becoming the seventh actor to play Ken Barlow's son in 2000.

Coronation Street's Peter Barlow exit scenes teased in new pictures with Christmas departure from Weatherfield - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
30.10.2023

Coronation Street's Peter Barlow exit scenes teased in new pictures with Christmas departure from Weatherfield

New picture appears to show how Peter Barlow will leave Weatherfield this Christmas. It comes after Chris Gascoyne confirmed he'd be leaving Coronation Street after an on-off appearance over 23 years.

ITV Coronation Street spoiler as Ryan Connor drops bombshell confession to Daniel Osbourne - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Jordan - Charlotte, Jordan
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24.10.2023

ITV Coronation Street spoiler as Ryan Connor drops bombshell confession to Daniel Osbourne

Coronation Street's Ryan Connor is set to make a huge confession to Daniel Osbourne in episodes to air next week that could stir up some trouble in Weatherfield as Daisy Midgeley is torn between the two men.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews says 'don't ever' as she sends clear message to soap icon after tears - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city Norris, county Cole - county Cole
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.10.2023

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews says 'don't ever' as she sends clear message to soap icon after tears

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has issued a 'don't ever' warning to her co-star after being seen in tears on screen. The actress, who plays Jenny Connor in the ITV soap, was seen paying tribute to Corrie icon Barbara Knox during a special programme to mark her milestone birthday.

How Corrie's Rita went from exotic dancer to longest running female soap character in the world - www.ok.co.uk - city Norris, county Cole - county Cole - county Roberts
ok.co.uk
03.10.2023

How Corrie's Rita went from exotic dancer to longest running female soap character in the world

She first appeared in Coronation Street as an exotic dancer called Rita Littlewood in 1964, but actress Barbara Knox made such an impression that bosses never forgot her. In 1972, Barbara was asked back and she begged Ken Dodd to release her early from his show. He kindly did and today Barbara is the longest- serving female TV soap actor in the world.To celebrate Barbara’s 90th birthday, ITV1 is paying tribute to its flame-haired star by telling her tale with tributes from her friends and colleagues.

Real life of Coronation Street's Gail Platt actress Helen Worth - real name, surprise age, famous first marriage and heartbreaking tragedy - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
05.08.2023

Real life of Coronation Street's Gail Platt actress Helen Worth - real name, surprise age, famous first marriage and heartbreaking tragedy

It may be hard to believe but soon Helen Worth will be celebrating 50 years on the cobbles. The actress joined Coronation Street in 1974 as Gail Platt, 14 years after the ITV soap first hit screens.

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