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The Queen visited the Coronation Street set at Media City UK, Manchester, on Thursday. The 95-year-old monarch met with members of the ITV soap's cast outside the iconic Rovers Return Inn.The Queen spoke to Coronation Street veterans William Roache, Barbara Knox, Sue Nicholls and Helen Worth as she explored the Weatherfield cobbles.

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.

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 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 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.

Manchester soap for six weeks.

the street the residents watch with horror as a bulldozer heads towards the brewery, and Rita leads them in a rousing rendition of We Shall Not Be Moved.

here"You get wonderful job satisfaction and you get some security from it too."I thought about leaving but not really seriously and I never put it into action in any way whatsoever.”Corrie's 60th anniversary episodes next week will see Ken try to save the famous cobbles after dastardly businessman Ray Crosby plans to bulldoze the street, and he's going to have big problems with his dysfunctional family."Peter is going to fall off the wagon again," he said. "It’s all really good stuff.

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.

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

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.

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

ITV is reportedly planning a return to filming amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Stars aged 70 and over will be written out of Coronation Street amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Corrie fans had more than a few tears in their eyes on Friday evening as Ken Barlow said goodbye to his home of 59 years.

Corrie fans were in tears over a sad goodbye to one of the street's most-loved characters.

Ken Barlow bowed out of Coronation Street in dramatic fashion tonight during the soap's 10,000th episode.

Ken Barlow is set to leave Coronation Street – but fans need not be too worried as the long-running character is not saying goodbye to the soap.

Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, made his Coronation Street debut in the soap’s first episode on December 9 1960.

Millions of Coronation Street fans were shocked tonight to see Weatherfield icon Ken Barlow make the heartbreaking decision to leave the cobbles for pastures new.

As Coronation Street marks the soap's 10,000th episode there is only one remaining original character who has been there from the very start - the legendary Ken Barlow.

He's in the Guinness World Records for his 60-year stint on Coronation Street – but William Roache has admitted he’d have “run a mile” if he’d known of his future soap slog.