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#REDIRECT [[List of Coronation Street characters introduced in 2007#Harry Mason]] {{R to list entry}} |
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| character_name = Harry Mason |
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| first = [[3 December]] [[2007]] |
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| residence = 9a Rosamund Street |
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| years = 2007-2008 |
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| status = Married |
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| wife = [[Clarissa Mason]] (1997-) |
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| sons= [[Dan Mason]] |
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| occupation = [[Bookmaker]] |
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| portrayer = [[Jack Ellis (actor)|Jack Ellis]] |
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:''For other uses see, [[Harry Mason|Harry Mason (disambiguation)]]''. |
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'''Harry Mason''' is a [[fictional character]] on [[ITV]] soap opera ''[[Coronation Street]]'', portrayed by [[Jack Ellis (actor)|Jack Ellis]] and made a first onscreen appearance on [[3 December]] [[2007]] when he and his son [[Dan Mason]] took over the betting shop on Rosamund Street.<ref>http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/castandcharacters/mtop/HarryMason/default.html</ref> |
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==Background and Arrival== |
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Harry Mason is a man on a mission to hide his financial assets. With three ex-wives and members of the criminal fraternity on the look-out for him, he needed to be sure that he hid those funds in a secure place. Before the character's arrival there was media hype about the character due to the fact Harry was to be portrayed by Jack Ellis who was well-known for a role in ''[[Bad Girls]]'' playing [[Jim Fenner]].<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/latest/2007/10/16/jack-ellis-joins-corrie-89520-19958435/ Jack Ellis joins Corrie - Mirror.co.uk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.myparkmag.co.uk/articles/jack-ellis-and-matthew-crompton-to-join-coronation-street.html Jack Ellis and Matthew Crompton to join Coronation Street<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The character and his onscreen son were desribed as lovable rogues and colourful characters. <ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/latest/2007/10/16/jack-ellis-joins-corrie-89520-19958435/ Jack Ellis joins Corrie - Mirror.co.uk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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<ref>[http://showbiz.sky.com/Corries-New-Faces Corrie's New Faces - Sky Showbiz<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Harry first arrived in Coronation Street on December 3, 2007, along with his son Dan, in order to take over the betting shop. Harry criticized Dan over his choice of car and later tried to entice [[Eileen Grimshaw]] away from Streetcars while meeting with Eileen's boss [[Steve McDonald (Coronation Street)|Steve McDonald]]. |
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The character has become a hit with fans of the programme, and recently Jack Ellis signed a new deal which sees him remain on screen for another year at least, but plans were soon foiled after the character was axed by new producer Kim Crowther and has been set to leave in Autumn 2008. |
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==Storylines== |
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On March 31, 2008, Harry saved [[Amy Barlow]], Steve's daughter from being run over by a large van. It also became clear on the same day that he had an eye for [[Liz McDonald]]. |
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It became obvious after Harry saved Amy that he was attracted to Liz. After some flirtatious chat, Harry asked Liz to the opening of a new bookies when Vernon left for a few weeks for a gig on a cruise ship. |
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It was reported in April 2008 that Harry's ex-wife Clarissa would be coming to the Street. <ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/latest/2008/04/14/coronation-street-s-new-girl-is-nervous-89520-20382547/ Coronation Street's new girl Alexandra Boyd gets nervous - Mirror.co.uk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a93726/new-corrie-star-expects-feathers-to-fly.html Soaps - News - New Corrie star expects "feathers to fly" - Digital Spy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In May 2008, Harry invited Liz around to dinner at his place, an invitation which she gladly accepted. Towards the end of the evening, Harry leaned in for a kiss, however, Liz reluctantly rejected his advances, thinking of husband Vernon. The following day Harry invited her to lunch at the flat. Just as they were about to kiss for a second time they were interrupted by an angry Steve who expressed disgust at Harry and Liz's actions in the absence of Vernon. |
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In July 2008, when Liz had recently separated from Vernon, they struck a close friendship, this made Clarissa, his ex-wife react badly. On 28 July 2008, Harry took Liz back to his house where Clarissa caught them kissing, with Harry and Liz with no knowledge that Clarissa was hiding there, Clarissa and Harry then decided to give their marriage another try, and reconcilated, and told Liz he wished to end the relationship. Liz and Clarissa brawled on 30 July 2008, that same day Clarissa told Harry to move back in with her. |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/castandcharacters/mtop/HarryMason/default.html Harry Mason at ITV Soaps] |
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{{Coronation Street}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mason, Harry}} |
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[[Category:Coronation Street characters]] |
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[[Category:Fictional bookmakers]] |
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