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Mind the (age) gap! Absolutely Fabulous star Helen Lederer, 69, will play Ken Barlow's new love interest in Coronation Street - as the 91-year-old goes speed dating
Known for once being the cobbles biggest lothario (Bill Roache) and desperate to prove he still can still woo the ladies at the age of 91, Ken embarks on speed dating.
Ken attends the speed dating event with ex-son in law Steve McDonald ( Simon Gregson) and leaves the Taxi firm owner gutted when, despite his advancing age, manages to outdo him in the romance stakes. Coronation Street have cast Absolutely Fabulous actress Helen Lederer in a guest role as a love interest for the show's oldest character Ken Barlow (Bill Roach) Ken attends the speed dating event with ex-son in law Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson, right) and leaves the Taxi firm owner gutted when, despite his advancing age, manages to outdo him in the romance stakes
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