With Ken's life hanging in the balance, we look back at William Roache's first ever scene in Coronation Street's first ever episode on 9th December 1960. | Coronation Street

📺 'Coronation Street' Monday 08 October 1962 - ITV: 19:30 📺 'Coronation Street' Monday 08 October 1962 - ITV: 19:30 Babysnatcher Joan Akers (Anna Cropper - married to William Roache at the time). lurks in the background as Minnie and Ena discuss the kipnapping. A feisty Ena then chases two cheeky troublemakers out from the shop, with a flea in the ears. #coronationstreet #ClassicCoronationStreet | Bernie Briffa

William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow in Corrie, has created a tightrope for the squirrels in his garden 😂👏 The 88-year-old actor from Ilkeston has been chatting to BBC Radio Derby about life in lockdown and plans for re-starting filming in mid-June 📻 | BBC Derby

Discussing the death of his wife Sarah and co-star Anne Kirkbride, Corrie legend William Roache reveals how he has coped with grief throughout his life: 'I know that life goes on'. Watch in full 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqIziLsuZkE | Lorraine