Real life of Coronation Street's Ken Barlow actor Bill Roache - bankruptcy woes, actress ex, famous sons and tragic losses
William Roache was one of Coronation Street's first actors, having made his debut in the soap's very first episode in 1960 as Ken Barlow. Fast forward six decades and the acting legend is still appearing in the ITV favourite as the Barlow patriarch - with seemingly no plans to stop.


