Overview
- Barbara Knox, 92, is the second-longest-serving performer after William Roache, first appearing in 1964 and joining the regular cast in 1972.
- William Roache is cited at £250,000 a year, the highest reported salary among Coronation Street’s cast.
- Other reported figures from the round-up include £170,000 for Michael Le Vell and £150,000 for Simon Gregson.
- The salary list originates with the Mirror and was republished by outlets including the Daily Star and the Liverpool Echo.
- Coverage links Knox’s prominence to past recognition, including an MBE in 2010 and a 2023 ITV documentary.