James Cunningham

When Ken discovered in September 2010 that his girlfriend Susan Cunningham had a child to him called Lawrence that he didn't know about in 1961, he also had another grandson called James Cunningham, from Lawrence. James was gay, and this is what caused his and his father Lawrence to have a strained relationship.

When Ken finally meets them in 2010, he is shocked that Lawrence opposes to Jame's sexuality and tries to put it right, but Lawrence doesn't listen and his determined to stand by his views and not let Ken talk him out of it. James work in a charity shop and shares a flat with another guy, and isn't happy with the way his dad is against him and is pleased that his grandfather Ken understands him.

In April 2011, when the charity he worked for opened up a homeless hostel in Weatherfield and needed some workers, James accepted the job. Needing somewhere to stay before he can set somewhere up himself, he turned up at Ken's asking if he can move in, which Ken happily accepted.

''James is played by James Roache, the real life son of William Roache, who plays his on-screen Grandfather Ken Barlow. He is also the younger half-brother of Linus Roache, who plays his on-screen father Lawrence.''

List of Appearances

 * Episode 7419 (6th September 2010)
 * Episode 7420 (9th September 2010)
 * Episode 7422 (10th September 2010)