Bill Roache leads Anne Kirkbride tributes at NTAs
Bill Roache led tributes to Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride at tonight's National Television Awards.
As the soap's Ken and Deirdre Barlow, they shared the screen for more than 40 years.
Tearful William Roache honours 'superb' talent of co-star
A tearful William Roache has told how the cast and crew of Coronation Street are in mourning after the sudden death of his on-screen wife.
Speaking to ITV News, Mr Roache described Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow for 44 years, as a "truly beautiful person".
Speaking from the set of the show, he praised her for being a "superb all-rounder" as an actress, with "impeccable" comedy timing.
Meanwhile, creative director Kieran Roberts said his favourite of Deirdre's numerous headline-grabbing storylines was her 1998 wrongful jailing, which sparked a nationwide campaign to get the fictional conviction overturned.
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EastEnders cast dedicate prize to the 'Weatherfield One'
Corrie actress Anne Kirkbride cast a long shadow over the NTAs with the cast of rival soap EastEnders even dedicating their prize to her.
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Bill Roache leads NTA tribute saying 'I love you Anne'
Her onscreen husband gave a touching tribute to actress Anne Kirkbride who died earlier this week.
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Favourite 'Deirdre' moments of ITV Corrie boss
Kieran Roberts, ITV's Creative Director of Drama gives us his favourite 'Deirdre' storylines and moments