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Reflections on the Times and Life of William \u2018Bill\u2019 Roache<\/em> is an entertaining and informative reflective biographical account that will have enduring appeal beyond Bill\u2019s fame as an individual.<\/p>\n

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Reflections on the Times and Life of William \u2018Bill\u2019 Roache<\/em> is an entertaining and informative reflective biographical account that will have enduring appeal beyond Bill\u2019s fame as an individual.<\/p>\n

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It is a balanced historical and social commentary, that tells intriguing stories about a remarkable individual punctuated with interesting side facts, references to Coronation Street<\/em>, and humour.<\/p>\n

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The story of William \u2018Bill\u2019 Roache\u2019s times and life paints a reflective portrait\u2014on topics from soldiering to spirituality and from acting to ageing and celebrates the long life of a British television icon.<\/p>\n

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See a selection of photographs from Bill Roache’s private collection…<\/p>\n

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Read Bill, Linus and James Roache’s definition of acting…<\/p>\n

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Bill Roache’s Welsh Connections<\/p>\n

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The Royal Welch Fusiliers and \u201822626311 Fusilier Roache, Sir!\u2019<\/p>\n

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During World War One (The Great War, 1914-1918), The Royal Welch Fusiliers raised the fourth highest number of battalions of any regiment on the Army List (40), and, in both World Wars, it had been represented in every theatre of operations. As well as a fearsome military record, it also boasted an unrivalled literary and artistic heritage dating from the American War, although its most famous sons were the Great War poets such as Robert Graves, David Jones, Siegfried Sassoon and Hedd Wyn (who wrote in Welsh).<\/p>\n

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Readers will soon discover that the commissioned ranks of the Royal Welch Fusiliers have included many great actors: Andrew Cruikshank (Major), Jack Hawkins (Lieutenant-Colonel), John Kidd (Captain), Desmond Llewellyn (Second-Lieutenant), Andr\u00e9 Morell (Major) and Bill Roache (Captain). The service of these actors, and of the many tens of thousands of others who have served in the ranks of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, is celebrated and commemorated by the Regimental Museum in Caernarfon Castle.<\/p>\n

Lieutenant-General Jonathon Peter Riley, British Army officer and military historian<\/p>\n

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Bill Roache’s Charitable Work<\/p>\n

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In the early 1990s, Bill Roache became one of the first celebrities in the UK to recognise that hospice care is a gift-a gift of a comfortable, dignified, and timely passing-a quiet revolution in our thinking about death and dying. And he has used his fame in the best possible way-to raise both awareness and funds-a wonderful legacy that continues to this day.<\/p>\n


Nishil Saujani, Head of Marketing and Communications, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, Loughborough, Leicestershire<\/em><\/h1>\n

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There is a new book just out entitled Reflections on the Times and Life of William \u2018Bill\u2019 Roache: Actor for the Ages. I have a close connection to this book and one of the book\u2019s chapters because the authors invited me to comment on drafts to ensure balance and fairness.<\/p>\n

In the chapter Belief and Spirituality: Knowledge with a Capital \u2018K\u2019 the main theme is the transition in British society from widespread formal religious affiliation to a much broader and richer spirituality. The authors convincingly argue that this is mirrored in the life of Bill. I particularly enjoyed the intriguing parallels between Bill\u2019s time stationed as an British Army Captain in the Rub\u2019 al Khali\u2014or \u2018Empty Quarter\u2019 of the Arabian Desert (the largest sand desert in the world) and his many opportunities for long periods of what Bill calls \u2018untutored meditation\u2019 and then, as the authors write, \u2018the not-so-distant echoes of another British Officer\u2014Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence, CB, DSO (1888-1935)\u2014\u2018Lawrence of Arabia\u2019\u2014and the mystical influence that the desert clearly had on both men\u2019.<\/p>\n

I have to say that the chapter on Spiritualty is more than fair in its treatment of \u2018Stride for Truth\u2019. And it ends in the most positive way imaginable by stating, \u2018Bill\u2019s beliefs are at least worthy of respect\u2014if not serious investigation.\u2019<\/p>\n

The chapters on \u2018Acting,\u2019 \u2018Fame\u2019, \u2018Education,\u2019 \u2018Law and Life Lessons,\u2019 \u2018Politics\u2019 and \u2018Life and Longevity\u2019 are also wonderful reads.<\/p>\n

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Ann Rogers<\/strong>
May 2022<\/p>\n

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The Authors<\/p>\n

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Dr Rob Goodfellow<\/p>\n

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Dr Rob Goodfellow (BA Hons, PhD History) is an Adjunct Fellow and researcher with the Humanitarian and Development Research Initiative (HADRI), Western Sydney University. He lives in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.<\/p>\n

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Jonathan Copeland<\/p>\n

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Jonathan Copeland (LLB Hons) is a freelance photographer and writer who travels extensively searching for the ultimate photo opportunity. He lives mostly in Thailand, England and Bali.<\/p>\n

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Peter O\u2019Neill OAM<\/p>\n

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Peter O\u2019Neill OAM (BA Fine Arts) is an arts administrator, writer, and educator with over 40 years\u2019 experience in the development and management of art museums and representative organisations within the cultural sector. He lives in Katoomba, The Blue Mountains, Australia.<\/p>\n

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For sisters Lottie and Jane Graham
Born in Kirkham (1884) and Salford (1886)
Verity and Will Roache and Rupert and Nicolas Pullee and Rob Goodfellow\u2019s Lancashire great-grandmothers
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This is a must-read for any fan of Coronation Street, Ken Barlow, or Bill Roach. As an American who is a confirmed Anglophile, “Reflections” illuminated so many things! The descriptions of so many things made it easy to imagine I was right there. Bill Roache, the man, is a true inspiration for everyone. His propensity to remain relevant for all these years is something to which anyone could hope to emulate. Described in detail in the book, I would recommend it to all who aspire to aging gracefully.<\/p>\n

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I just finished reading this really interesting new biography of Bill Roache of Ken Barlow fame. I loved the dedication in the front which hooked me in from the first page because I could see from the beginning that this is no ordinary celebrity biography. By the time I’d finished the last chapter I’d learnt as much about the world as I did about the man and about myself too. At first, I thought ‘times and life’ was a bit of an odd title, but I totally understand it now. This book is for everyone, especially Corrie fans of course, but really everyone. I loved Dame Joanna Lumley’s back page recommendation. I have no idea what it means but I just love it. These days Coronation Street is no longer free to air in Australia but a diehard fan like me will always find a way. Thanks Britbox!<\/p>\n

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William \u2018Bill\u2019 Roache OBE was named in the 2022 New Year\u2019s Honours list for \u2018Services to drama and charity\u2019.<\/p>\n

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