William Roache: I want to be on Coronation Street when I am 100

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Coronation Street star Bill Roache plans to be on the cobbles on his 100th birthday.

The 86-year-old, who plays Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, told ITV show Lorraine that he has no intention of retiring.

Roache has been on Corrie for almost 60 years.

Asked about his immediate future, the actor said: "The new producer will have his view (on my storyline) and we will have a chat, so who knows?"

Roache also spoke about his love of meditation, saying: "It's like a tea break from life. You can leave all your worries outside.