William Roache: Meet Actor Who Holds Record for Playing the Same TV Role for the Longest Time

Legendary actor William Roache is officially the longest-serving TV soap actor in the world.

Roache achieved the feat for playing the same role in a show for the longest time in TV history.

The revered actor most recently appeared inCoronation Streetepisode 9,850 on August 16, 2019.

William Roache was celebrated widely online following the achievement.

William Roache was feated for playing the same role for the longest time on TV. Photo: William Roache.Source: Facebook

However, he later agreed to give it a try after his agent talked and persuaded him.

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