'Coronation Street' star Roache to face court today

'Coronation Street' actor Bill Roache will make his first appearance in court today accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.

The 81-year-old, who has played Ken Barlow in the ITV1 soap since its launch, was arrested at his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire, on May 1 and was later charged with two counts of rape against his alleged victim in 1967.