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Ken Barlow
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Kenneth "Ken" Barlow is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by William Roache. He was created by Tony Warren as one of Coronation Street's original characters.
Frank (left) and Ken (right), in the Barlows' first scene. The juxtaposition of Frank eating in his shirtsleeves, meal smothered in brown sauce, and K
Frank (left) and Ken (right), in the Barlows' first scene. The juxtaposition of Frank eating in his shirtsleeves, meal smothered in brown sauce, and Ken in a tie, disdainful of the condiment, was used to establish Ken's characterisation as a snob, in conflict with his parents over his rejection of his working-class roots.
Chris Gascoyne plays Ken's son Peter Barlow.
Chris Gascoyne plays Ken's son Peter Barlow.
The Old Trafford football ground. During the Ken-Mike-Deirdre love triangle in 1983, fans watching a match were informed that Deirdre was staying with
The Old Trafford football ground. During the Ken-Mike-Deirdre love triangle in 1983, fans watching a match were informed that Deirdre was staying with Ken. The scoreboard flashed "Ken 1, Mike 0".
Impressionist Jon Culshaw has impersonated Ken Barlow for his sketch show.
Impressionist Jon Culshaw has impersonated Ken Barlow for his sketch show.
Coronation Street
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Coronation Street is a British television soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres on a cobbled, terraced street in the fictional town of
Ken Barlow
…Kenneth "Ken" Barlow is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by William Roache. He was created by Tony Warren as one of Coronation Street's original characters. December 2025 marked Barlow's 65th anniversary…
Shot of the former Coronation Street exterior set at Granada Studios. The set is close to Manchester city centre, hence the high-rise buildings, which
Shot of the former Coronation Street exterior set at Granada Studios. The set is close to Manchester city centre, hence the high-rise buildings, which are not part of the programme.
A photo of the Coronation Street set and production base used since 2013 at MediaCityUK centre in 2020
A photo of the Coronation Street set and production base used since 2013 at MediaCityUK centre in 2020
A view down Coronation Street at the old Quay Street set in the Granada Studios backlot, with the Rovers Return Inn pub in the foreground
A view down Coronation Street at the old Quay Street set in the Granada Studios backlot, with the Rovers Return Inn pub in the foreground