For over six decades, Ken Barlow has been a familiar face on the country‘s television screens, his role becoming part of Coronation Street very fabric. With hundreds of emotional storylines, family dramas, and iconic scenes, he’s contributed significantly to the legacy of the ITV soap. And now, after a glamorous awards ceremony, the veteran actor gave fans some news that many eagerly awaited.
Coronation Street: Bill Roache Is Handed a Lifetime Honour by Co-star
At last week’s Entertainment Agents’ Awards (TEAA), Coronation Street veteran Bill Roache received a Lifetime Achievement Award. It was bestowed upon him by co-star Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie Plummer in the soap. She said she felt honored to act with Bill and was humbled to have a plotline with him.
Sweeney called Roache a legend and said he was part of the fabric of British television. She said it was a pleasure to watch and work with him and commended his professionalism, saying he never fluffed a line. Sweeney said he was always sharp and on the ball and always appeared to be one step ahead of the rest. She said he was a brilliant, nice, and generous man.
Soap Veteran Confirms He’s Staying in Weatherfield
Their latest story has Cassie befriending Ken Barlow after a fall and persuading him to employ her as his carer. During work, she secretly drugged him and went on a spending spree using his credit card. When Ken finally realized what had happened, he informed his family. Cassie subsequently apologized to him, Tyrone, and Fiz.
In accepting the award, Roache expressed his thanks for the honor. He described it as a massive honor and said he was grateful to have been given it. Looking back on his career, he said he had had a great ride and that working on a show as special as Coronation Street for so many years had been like magic. He continued that he had been lucky to work with some absolutely brilliant actors over the years and had accumulated a lifetime of memories.
Lastly, in the news that fans were eagerly awaiting, he assured them that he had no intention of leaving the cobbles anytime soon. Roache stated that he was looking forward to being part of the programme for many years. As the last remaining original cast member after 64 years, Bill Roache‘s dedication to Coronation Street is stronger than ever. And Ken Barlow won’t be leaving anytime soon. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more such updates!
