Sara Roache was a British actress who appeared in Coronation Street in 2007, playing the part of Judge Alderman, she also appeared uncredited in Episode 1756 (14th November 1977) as a receptionist. Her other credits included Emmerdale Farm, Juliet Bravo and Cracker. She married long-serving Street actor William Roache in 1978. They had two children, including Street actor William James Roache and lived in Cheshire. She was sometimes credited in her acting career as Sara McEwan.