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.
NTAs 'a great celebration tinged with shock'
Former Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede, who played Kirsty Soames from 2011- 2013, has paid tribute to Anne Kirkbride at the National Television Awards (NTAs).
Natalie told ITV News: "I think it's going to be a very poignant evening, it's a great celebration tonight but obviously it's tinged with a great deal of shock that we're all feeling, as a nation I think."
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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