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.
Calls for lifetime achievement award for 'Dierdre'
There are calls for Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride to be given a posthumous lifetime achievement award following her death on Monday.
It was revealed her onscreen husband William Roache, who played Ken Barlow, will deliver a touching tribute to her at the National Television Awards tonight.
And the soap is bookies' favourite to scoop the award for best serial drama.
Anne's castmates are due back at work today after hearing the heartbreaking news.
Writers now face the task of writing the much-loved character out of the show and say it will happen within the next month.
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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