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25/04/2012 10:53 | By Lorna Cooper, editor, MSN TV
William Roache: Coronation Street's Ken Barlow turns 80
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William Patrick Harry Roache, MBE is 80 years old. We all know him best as Coronation Street legend, Ken Barlow. We pay tribute to this remarkable actor in our gallery showcasing his life in pictures.
Bill Roache has achieved something in television that no other actor has matched. He is the only member of the current cast of Coronation Street to have appeared in the very first episode; to notch up half-a-century in any sort of job is an amazing achievement in this day and age. In addition, the Guinness Book of Records now recognises him as the longest-serving actor in a television series. A unique feat.
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25/04/2012 16:56
he look good for his age.
25/04/2012 15:53
ken barlow aged 80 to-day all the best
25/04/2012 16:02
I don't watch Coronation Street but he looks very good for 80!
25/04/2012 15:18
I hope I am still "up to speed" at 80...Well done "Willy"
25/04/2012 18:08
carry on corrie, good luck Bill
25/04/2012 17:59
Well Ken HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU & many more of them. YOU DONT LOOK THAT AGE
It's how you feel inside. I feel young at 65yrs never mind 80 yrs, hope i reach that age LOL!!
Anyway GOOD LUCK & HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN.
25/04/2012 15:02
i wonder how many of his exes will turn up for a slice of birthday cake ?
25/04/2012 20:41
Coxxngratulations - you have worn very well
25/04/2012 20:38
Fair play to the old boy still looks good. well done Billy boy!!! lol
25/04/2012 20:34
Agree, splendid for his age. Looks 65. watched that first episode and subsequent. Have gone years without watching, been indifferent, hated and loved it. Stiil watching presently. Many happy returns Bill or should that be William if the namesake is too close to home? 
Seriously, well done and thanks for the entertainment over the years. Long may it continue.
Seriously, well done and thanks for the entertainment over the years. Long may it continue.
25/04/2012 16:04
g a (Sanity 58) Your Dad is famous for.................?
25/04/2012 15:13
is he telling the trush about how many female he has been with.i know what men are like
25/04/2012 23:46
He is doing well for 80 and happy birthday to him,just a little thought to the stupid **** the reason your Father is not mentioned on here no one knows him or his name is he a well known celeb no that's why.
25/04/2012 17:21
I always felt his acting was rather wooden. I'm not surprised he never left his comfort zone.
25/04/2012 15:55
How sad he never felt confident enough to leave and get another job
25/04/2012 15:28
And I should care why?? My Dad`s 83. I don`t see any mention of THAT on here!
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