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'Bankrupt' Corrie star Bill Roache, 91, has 'no choice' but to carry on working on soap


Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, who has played Ken Barlow since the soap began in 1960, is said to have 'no choice' but to continue working due to an outstanding tax bill

He reportedly takes home £250,000 per year for his role, making him one of the highest paid actors on Coronation Street. Read MoreRelated Articles Jeremy Kyle, 58, welcomes sixth child as he reveals very unique name for ‘rainbow baby’ The source also claimed that the tax issue has been "rumbling on a long time" and is "still quite shocking", leaving Bill's loved ones concerned for him.

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