50 Years on the Street by W Roache

50 Years on the Street by W Roache

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Reflects on half a century of treasured memories accumulated during the author's time working on the long-running soap. This title revisits the programme's memorable moments and ponders the secret of its success while exploring the history of the show from its very early days of live broadcasts to the current demands of the Street's schedule.

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50 Years on the Street by W Roache

In "50 Years on the Street: My Life with Ken Barlow", William Roache reflects on half a century of treasured memories accumulated during his time working on the long-running soap. He revisits the programme's most memorable moments and ponders the secret of its success while exploring the history of the show from its very early days of live broadcasts to the current demands of the Street's schedule. Roache reveals what it is like to have played the perennially popular role of Ken Barlow since the very first episode in December 1960 and reflects upon the actors he has worked with during the past 50 years, using his unique perspective to provide insights and anecdotes galore. "50 Years on the Street: My Life with Ken Barlow" is a celebration of William Roache's acting career following a year that marked a very special anniversary both for him and for Coronation Street.
"The ultimate release for diehard fans wanting to relive all of the Street's most memorable moments" Inside Soap "Gripping" News of the World "Revealing" The People "An entertaining book that any Weatherfield anorak would be pleased to own" The Oldie
William Roache has become a true British acting icon after spending five decades playing Ken Barlow in Coronation Street. He is the only remaining original member of the cast and the longest-serving actor in a British, indeed world, TV series.
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ISBN 13 9781845967215
ISBN 10 1845967216
Title 50 Years on the Street
Author W Roache
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published 2011-07-07
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.