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William Roache first appeared as Ken Barlow in Coronation Street back in 1960 and has remained the longest-serving resident on the cobbles.

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache - who has played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap since 1960 - was pictured at the Post Office in Alderley Edge, Cheshire after racking up a tax debt of more than £500,000

Coronation Street's longest-serving actor Bill Roache has had a troubled personal life away from the cobbles, from the deaths of his daughters and wives to bankruptcy

Coronation Street star Bill Roache - famous for his role as Ken Barlow - has been facing money woes for more than three decades - despite starring on the show since 1960.

The Coronation Street actor's hearing commenced on Monday at insolvency court in London after being hit with a £546,000 tax bill from HMRC

Ken Barlow actor William Roache, who holds the world record for the longest-serving TV actor in a continuous role, did not appear at court this morning.

ITV Coronation Street Ken Barlow actor Bill Roache is making thousands of pounds each week by filming fan shout-out videos as he battles a £546,000 tax bill

Coronation Street star Bill Roache, who has played Ken Barlow in the ITV soap since 1960, was spotted with a brand new car despite the £250,000-a-year actor facing bankruptcy

Coronation Street icon Bill Roache is facing bankruptcy for a second time despite being one of the soap's highest paid actors as he takes home £250,000 a year

Coronation Street icon Bill Roache has revealed that he has no choice to stay on the ITV soap as he has to settle a huge tax bill with HMRC despite being 91 years old