William Roache is the subject of documentary 'Who Do You Think You Are' tonight, Wednesday September 26 at 9pm. on BBC1.
The Mirror reports a sneak preview of some of the more salacious facts that William discovers.
Turns out his grandfather was a violent alcoholic and his mother was sent away as an infant to an aunt in Staffordshire to protect her. He gains respect for his grandmother for carrying on a business.
He also finds out his great-grandad gave electric shocks to Victorian clients on Blackpool seafront to cure them of “nervous diseases.
For all this and more, tune in tonight.
Follow the Coronation Street Blog on Twitter and Facebook
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
You might also like...
-
Here are the major storylines for the week ahead on Coronation Street, all wrapped up nicely. Monday 19 October to Friday 23 October 2026 Wi...
-
Friday 16th October 2026 SARAH’S FATE IS IN KIT’S HANDS Bethany tells David that Sarah’s barrister called and Kit won’t be attending court. ...
-
Sunday 11th October 2026 The investigation into the shooting takes a turn when Lisa wants to follow up on previous statements with further q...
-
Wednesday 14th October 2026 BETHANY’S TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS Sarah surveys her prison cell, worried it might be her home for many years. I...
-
Monday 12th October 2026 KIT TAKES ON CHEMO WITH FAMILY BY HIS SIDE Kit prepares for his first chemotherapy session as Brody arrives to see ...
-
Tuesday 13th October 2026 BETHANY PICKS UP ANOTHER SECRET Bethany puts pressure on Kit to come clean to Sarah about his cancer before her tr...
-
Thursday 15th October 2026 TODD FINALLY HAS HIS DAY IN COURT When Tyrone clocks Todd heading into the undertakers and queries why he isn’t i...
-
So Bethany is pregnant, this is not going to end well is it? No, it's not going to end well, because it's her mum's ex-boyfriend...
-
This is all Nick's fault. If he'd just given Sam his phone back, none of it would've happened. In fact, why was poor old Sam...
-
The hair and make up person must be on holiday as Brodie is doing his dad's hair. Kit has asked for a Carl (number one all over), so t...
