ITV to celebrate Corrie star William Roache’s 90th birthday with new documentary

William Roache will turn 90 on April 25 (Matt Crossick/PA)

A documentary has been commissioned to celebrate Coronation Street star William Roache’s 90th birthday, ITV has announced.

Roache, who will turn 90 on April 25, has starred as Ken Barlow in the ITV soap for more than 60 years, making him the current Guinness World Record holder for the longest-running TV soap star.