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By Dan Laurie & Zoe Delaney Coronation Street’s Ken Barlow, played by Bill Roache, is set to have a new love interest on the show. The 91 year old character will reportedly be pursued by a newcomer to the soap, played by Absolutely Fabulous actress Helen Lederer. It’s thought Helen’s arrival will help boost cash-strapped Bill’s earnings per episode, amid his money troubles. This comes after Bill was given three months to clear his debts after filing for bankruptcy again. On Monday (March 11), his debt was reduced due to payments made. He hopes the sale of his home will cover the rest of his bi…

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