Coronation Street actor Bill Roache, cleared of all sex offence charges

Coronation Street bosses today opened the door for actor Bill Roache to return to the soap after he was cleared of sex abuse charges.
Moments after the verdict was announced soap bosses released a statement saying: "We are looking forward to talking to Bill about his return to work."
A spokesman added that producers would look to speak to Mr Roache, who has not appeared on screens for more than a year, 'very soon'.
After leaving Preston Crown Court a free man, Roache, 81, thanked ITV bosses for their loyalty and support, his family and his colleagues as he made a statement outside.
He said: "I've just got one thing to say. In these situations there are no winners and I think we should all be a bit kinder to ourselves. And now if you would excuse me, I would like to get back to work."
Corrie bosses were forced to edit scenes involving Roache in the wake of his shock arrest last year.
Stunned producers on the soap had lined up some explosive storylines for the veteran actor’s character Ken Barlow.
Roache's fellow actors this afternoon expressed their delight at his not guilty verdicts.
His Corrie character Ken is currently in Canada looking after poorly grandson Adam, who had collapsed at work.
Actress Kym Marsh retweeted: "@davidkester67: "@GranadaReports: William Roache found not guilty of all charges  …" #justice"Emmerdale actor Danny Miller Tweeted: "Buzzing for William!"




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