# Bill Roache: Ken Barlow's 60-Year Journey

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-14T11:44:15+00:00
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## Resource

Bill Roache, the longest-serving soap star on TV, shares his secrets to longevity. He attributes his energy to mindset, believing aging is more of a belief than a limit. He encourages doing more, not less, and embracing lifes miracles. Roaches deep connection to his character, Ken Barlow, has blurred the lines between him and the role. He absorbs the characters world completely, even getting emotionally invested in plot twists. With a fire still burning, expect more Ken Barlow wisdom from Roache. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5e691b397816e89a

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