In upcoming Coronation Street scenes, Ken Barlow is attacked by his son Daniel, adding to the turmoil faced by the Barlow family. The incident follows recent storylines involving Amy Barlow, who was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in the street following a vodka binge after her rape ordeal.
Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, is one of the original residents of Coronation Street and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving television star in a continuous role. He was awarded an OBE in 2022 for services to drama and charity.
The Barlow family has a history of tragedy, including the death of Ken's first wife Valerie Tatlock and the off-screen death of Deirdre Barlow, played by Anne Kirkbride, who died in 2015. Deirdre was at the centre of major storylines, including her affair with Mike Baldwin and wrongful imprisonment.
William Roache took a leave of absence in 2021 after testing positive for Covid-19 but has since recovered. He is estimated to earn £200,000 per episode and has a net worth of £3.7 million.
