William Roache
Acting
Biography
William Roache is a British actor listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving male television star in a continuous role. Roache has played Ken Barlow in the ITV soap Coronation Street since its very first episode in 1960.
Born: April 25, 1932
Place of Birth: Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Known For
The Betty Driver Story
Corriedale
Lives and storylines collide as an explosive car crash brings the people of Emmerdale Village and Coronation Street together.
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule is a panel show that sees Harry Hill presiding over two teams tasked with saving planet earth from alien invasion! Each team must find clips, people, basically anything that is fun or funny enough for Harry to place in a capsule which, in the event that we're invaded by aliens, we can present to them to demonstrate earthlings are good fun and therefore worthy of saving. Over a series of rounds, the two teams of two present Harry with fun stuff which Harry must adjudicate on and ultimately decide what's in and what's out of the Fun Capsule with the triumphant team winning bragging rights. Along the way there will be sketches, studio items and special guests. And the occasional appearance of an alien.
7 Up & Me
In celebration of the release of 63 Up, the 2019 installment of Michael Apted's groundbreaking documentary series that began in 1964, a number of British and American celebrity fans now discuss its impact on popular culture and its lasting legacy. The film also candidly explores pivotal moments of celebrities’ own lives—from school days and first loves to family and fulfilled ambitions—while tapping into changes in social history around topics such as class, education, and parenting.
The Big Quiz
Stephen Mulhern hosts a titanic clash between ITV's biggest soaps.
Rik Mayall Presents
Showcasing the talent and versatility of its star, Rik Mayall Presents comprises six episodes of dark humour spread over two series, where he plays such diverse roles as a paranoid TV show host, an uncontrollable liar who pretends to be a gangster and a man on a date who is trapped in a cycle of escalating comic violence!
Sooty & Co.
Second incarnation of the childrens puppet show, picking up almost directly where "The Sooty show" left off Sooty, Sweep, Soo and little cousin Scampi continue their adventures with Matthew.
Who Do You Think You Are?
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Celebrity Juice
The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of hilarious rounds unlike any other panel show.
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
Featuring a whole host of Coronation Street stars past and present, this special explores the legacy of the world's longest-running soap opera.
Filmography
as Ken Barlow
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Reporter
as Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
as Ken Barlow
as Young Doctor (uncredited)