Coronation Street star William Roache was looking for love rather than “gratuitous sex” amid the collapse of his first marriage, he told a court.

Coronation Street star William Roache has told a jury he did not commit any sex offences.

An alleged rape victim of Coronation Street star William Roache was so “humiliated” at the attack she kept it a secret at the time, a jury has heard.

Bill Roache has confessed to bedding 1,000 women, including a 'Coronation Street' co-star.