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A woman tells a court that former Coronation Street actor Peter Adamson referred to William Roache as "Cockroach".
news.sky.comI don’t have live access to current news sources in this moment, but I can share what’s publicly known about Joseph William Vincent Roache and how to find the latest updates.
Who is Joseph William Vincent Roache
- He is best known as William Roache, the long-time actor who plays Ken Barlow on Coronation Street. He has been a prominent figure in British television since the show’s inception in 1960.
- Roache gained recognition as the Guinness World Record holder for the longest-serving living television actor in a continuous role.
Notable past legal news (historical context)
- Roache faced a high-profile legal case in 2013–2014 involving allegations of rape and indecent assault; he was eventually acquitted on all charges in 2014. This case received extensive media coverage at the time.
- Coverage from major outlets at the time, including Sky News, highlighted aspects of the trial and related testimony.
How to get the latest news
- Since I don’t have real-time access here, you can check:
- Reputable entertainment sections of major outlets (BBC News Entertainment, ITV News, Sky News, The Guardian, The Telegraph, etc.)
- Coronation Street official channels or ITV’s press site for any actor-related updates
- Aggregators like Google News with the query “William Roache latest news”
- If you’d like, I can guide you through a quick search strategy or summarize updates if you provide a few recent headlines or links.
Illustrative note
- If you’re researching for a project or profile, include Roache’s long-running role and any recent statements or appearances to provide a current snapshot beyond his historic career.
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