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Coronation Street icon gives update on soap character’s future after 65 years

  • William Roache, who is 92, received a lifetime achievement award last week at the TEAA ceremony.
  • Roache has portrayed Ken Barlow since the first episode of *Coronation Street* aired in 1960.
  • Roache is the show's longest-serving actor and hinted at remaining in Weatherfield during his acceptance speech.
  • Roache stated, "It's a huge honour to receive this award, and I am very grateful for it."
  • News of Roache's update delighted fans, as shared in an April 3, 2025, tweet including #TheBritishSoapAwards.
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Coronation Street icon gives update on soap character’s future after 65 years

Coronation Street's William Roache has given an update on the future of his character Ken Barlow after 65 years, following a series of exits on the soap.

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk broke the news in Blackburn, United Kingdom on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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