Known for once being the cobbles biggest lothario (Bill Roache) and desperate to prove he still can still woo the ladies at the age of 91, Ken embarks on speed dating.
Coronation Street have cast Absolutely Fabulous actress Helen Lederer in a guest role as a love interest for the show's oldest character Ken Barlow.
Speaking about the role Helen, who will appear in one Wednesday March 27, described her character as 'forward and bold'. Saying: 'I had met him once before when I sat next to him at an event and I thought what a lovely man he was and so personable. So for me to be offered this brief role was a joy'. William earns a reported £250,000 a year playing Ken Barlow on the long-running soap but has racked up a half-a-million debt to the taxman.
Speaking about the role Helen, who will appear in one Wednesday March 27, described her character as 'forward and bold'Bill did not appear at a specialist hearing, where lawyers for HM Revenue & Customs said the sum the actor owes - which was not disclosed in court - has been reduced due to payments made.
Bill is best known for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in the ITV soap for more than 60 years after making his debut in its first episode in 1960.Dynasty star Stephanie Beacham also appeared as a love interest for Ken in the role of actress Martha FraserThey were first married in 1981 and their relationship was rocky to be say the least.
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