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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.

direct to your inboxMike Baldwin's bitter battles with his Coronation Street rival Ken Barlow were among the most fraught in soapland.When Deirdre reconciled with husband Ken after her affair with Mike, the storyline made national headlines.The news was even flashed on the scoreboard at Old Trafford to 56,000 cheering fans.Deirdre had dated cheeky charmer Mike, played by Johnny Briggs who passed away on Sunday following a long illness aged 85, briefly before her marriage in 1981.But she decided

direct to your inboxCoronation Street legend William Roache has paid an emotional tribute to former co-star Johnny Briggs.Describing the Mike Baldwin star as an 'impeccable' actor he said he was fortunate to have worked with the soap icon for so many years. William, who has played Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since its launch in 1960, was at the centre of many dramatic scenes with Johnny who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness.

direct to your inboxJohnny Briggs' acting career began with minor, uncredited roles in some of the most critically-acclaimed British films of all time.But it was on the small screen where Briggs, who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness, found fame and fortune. He played unscrupulous businessman Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street for 30 years and his character's tangled love-life and long-standing rivalry with Ken Barlow made Briggs a household name.

Corrie still has a legion of fans who tune in every week to see what drama the Weatherfield residents have been up to. Since the world's longest running drama serial first debuted on December 9, 1960, there have been a whopping 57 births, 146 deaths and 131 weddings.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street fans gasped in horror as 81-year-old Ken Barlow was punched in the face by his own son. Relapsed alcoholic Peter violently lashed out in a drunken rage as Ken begged him to stop drinking in shocking Corrie scenes.

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direct to your inboxGogglebox' Stephen Webb has shocked fans by completing a surprise transformation. The hairdresser, from Brighton, was back on screens on Friday alongside husband Daniel Lustig for the Channel 4 shows festive special.

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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.

the street Kevin, Abi Franklin, Brian Packham, Cathy Matthews, David Platt, Ken Barlow, Rita Tanner and Shona Ramsey watch with horror as a bulldozer heads towards the brewery, and Rita leads them in a rousing rendition of We Shall Not Be Moved.

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.

hereIn EastEnders Kyte featured in a controversial 2005 storyline which saw Wellard threatened with euthanasia for biting local cafe owner Ian Beale.Wellard tragically passed away in 2008 when Robbie's sister Bianca fed Wellard a chocolate, which caused him to suffer from theobromine poisoning.Corrie fans were in tears when the ITV soap's own famous dog Eccles passed away in March.Emma Brooker was caring for Ken Barlow's beloved pooch when she was taken ill, and it was discovered that she had an

William Roache has said that Coronation Street’s older stars are “ready and willing” to return to work.

weddings and villains to scandals and famous faces.The other special will be a four-part series called Icons and will be narrated by Sally Lindsay.The four icons chosen are Ken Barlow, Sally Metcalfe, Liz McDonald and Roy Cropper and each of the actors will be retelling stories to accompany the archived footage.Emmerdale, on the other hand, will be focusing on the prominent families in the ‘Dales called Family Trees.The Sugdens, The Tates and the Dingles, young and old will feature with the

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 star Helen Worth has said filming on the ITV soap is to resume in a few weeks.

The actor who plays Ken Barlow on Coronation Street, William Roache, has revealed his character has been ‘written out’ of the soap.

Coronation Street’s much-loved duos are being resurrected on Royal Mail stamps.

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.

Corrie legend William Roache has been celebrating his 88th birthday in lockdown with his family.

Ken Barlow dropped a bombshell on Coronation Street when he revealed that he's homesick and wants to return to his real home.

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.

Coronation Street may have stopped filming at the moment but they have something in the works to make up for it – a reunion.

Corrie fans in lockdown were delivered some much needed laughs during Friday night's episode.

Soap watchers were in tears over Wednesday's Corrie episode as a much-loved character lost their life.

The Corrie cobbles are rocked next week by the passing of one of its much-loved residents.