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Also known as Ken Barlow on “Coronation Street,” Bill Roache shared how he’s coping with the home quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. In an interview with OK! Magazine, the actor gave a tour around his home and talked about what’s keeping him busy during the lockdown.
The actor shared that he’s trying not to think too much about the pandemic. Just like any responsible citizen, Roache and his family are doing everything they can to help prevent the spread of the virus.
What’s Keeping Roache Busy During Self-Isolation
“When it comes to the possibility of contracting coronavirus. I find it’s best not to think about it often,” the actor said.
“My family, like many, are taking all the sensible precautions that we can. The vast majority of people come through this successfully,” he continued.
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The actor is staying in Wilmslow, Cheshire with his family. It seems like they’re enjoying the time they together. Roache revealed that their home is cut off from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
“My house is particularly cut off from the outside here in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The days are going quickly and we’re really enjoying ourselves together,” Roache said.
Spending Quality Time With Family
“I have my two children, Verity and Will, with me currently. I have a nice house with a garden where we are self-contained. My daughter is an artist so we’ve been doing paintings,” he continued.
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Roache is keeping himself busy with some writing. Even though he’s with family, they each have a part of the house they can keep to themselves in the morning before they get together. In the evening, they gather around and watch TV together.
The actor and his family also try to stay fit and healthy by exercising regularly. Plus, he finally got the chance to wash and iron some of his shirts, a chore he hasn’t done in quite a while.
“We’ve also been going on walks. I’ve got one room which we’ve made up into a little gym with weights,” Bill said. “I’m not very good at those normally but we’ve got the time to make it work. And, for the first time since I was in the army, I’ve actually washed and ironed some shirts of my own!” he explained.