Coronation Street star Bill Roache has no intention of retiring as he turns 90

CORRIE veteran William Roache has shrugged off talk of retiring ahead of turning 90.

The actor, whose birthday is on Monday, is the world’s most enduring TV soap star, having played Ken Barlow since 1960.

He said: “People will say, ‘When are you retiring? Are you going to take a break?’. But then what happens?

“Whilst I can do it and, whilst they will have me, I have no intention of retiring. I am so fortunate to work for an organisation that is happy to have me.”

A documentary, Happy Birthday Bill, will air on ITV tonight at 8pm.

Asked about the secret to his longevity, he said: “I suppose I always feel like I’m learning.

“You know, people ask me if the younger ones ask me for advice and I say no, they’re all so good and confident that I feel I should ask them.”