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Bill Roache, the man behind Coronation Street stalwart Ken Barlow, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The actor is said to have had a petition over tax arrears filed against him by HMRC. The financial blow to Roache comes despite the 91-year-old being one of the best-paid stars on the ITV soap. It’s believed the record-breaking actor rakes in around £250,000 a year for his performances on-screen. An HMRC spokesperson said it doesn’t “comment on individual cases” but did provide background on similar instances. A spokesperson told the Mirror: “We take a supportive approach to dealing with custome…

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