| Coronation Street character | |
|---|---|
| Dan Mason | |
| Portrayed by | Matthew Crompton |
| Duration | 2007-2008 |
| First appearance | 3 December 2007 |
| Profile | |
| Date of birth | 1978 |
| Status | In a relationship with Leanne Battersby |
| Home | 9a Rosamund Street |
| Occupation | Bookmaker |
Daniel James "Dan" Mason is a fictional character on British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by actor Matthew Crompton. Matthew Crompton (b St Helens Lancashire 17 July, 1971) is an actor from the United Kingdom, most famous for his role as Sam Harker Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Leanne Anika Battersby (previously Tilsley) is a Fictional character on the Soap opera Coronation Street. A bookmaker, bookie or turf accountant, is an organization or a person that takes bets and pays winnings depending upon results and depending on the nature Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent Coronation Street (commonly known as 'Corrie' is an award-winning Soap opera created by Tony Warren Matthew Crompton (b St Helens Lancashire 17 July, 1971) is an actor from the United Kingdom, most famous for his role as Sam Harker He first appeared on screen on 3 December 2007. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1][2]
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Background and arrival
Before the characters arrival, the media reported on the Masons because they were to be portrayed by actors that the viewing public were already quite familiar with. [3][4] A source also stated that the character would 'ruffle a few feathers' with residents. [5]
After the characters first six months onscreen the actor's contract was extended by one year due to the character's popularity with the viewing public. [6]
Dan first arrived in Coronation Street on December 3, 2007, along with his father Harry in order to take over the betting shop. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Harry Mason is a Fictional character on the ITV Soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by actor Jack Dan's first act of business was to track down Lloyd Mullaney who owed the previous bookie Stan a debt of £300. Lloyd Mullaney is a Fictional character on the British ITV Soap opera Coronation Street played by actor Craig Charles He found Lloyd but Lloyd denied his identity. Later in the Rovers Return Inn, Dan called over Lloyd by name and Lloyd answered. The Rovers Return Inn is a fictional Public house on the long running British television soap, Coronation Street. Dan told him of his debt and that he was serious about recovering it. Later in the episode, Dan began flirting with barmaid Michelle Connor, which put Michelle's boyfriend Steve McDonald's nose out of joint. Michelle Sinead Connor (played by Kym Marsh) is a Fictional character from the British ITV1 Soap opera Coronation Street Steven James "Steve" McDonald, played by Simon Gregson, is a Fictional character on the British Soap opera Coronation Street
Storylines
Since the character's arrival on the soap opera he also fancied his chances with a few of the locals. Mel Morton's colleague Abi Sharpe and Dan took an interest in each other they got back to his home where Dan's father made his appearance clear by having a load of mess out, making Abi even think that there had been a robbery. Coronation Street is an award-winning UK Soap opera created by Tony Warren, produced by Granada Television and aired by ITV This list contains former cast members of the ITV Soap opera Coronation Street, beginning with the most recently departed She decided to leave, mentioning that she has got to get up early for duty. Dan then lied to Harry about her occupation, saying that she is a nurse rather than a police officer.
Harry's interference in Dan's love life was a running theme as he ruined his chances of bedding Kelly Crabtree. Kelly Louise Crabtree is a Fictional character on the British television Soap opera Coronation Street.
Relationship with Leanne Battersby
Dan began to flirt Leanne Battersby, with an instant attraction. Leanne Anika Battersby (previously Tilsley) is a Fictional character on the Soap opera Coronation Street. They began dating, and Dan suggested that she burn down Vallandros, her restaurant as a joke. This resulted in Leanne taking it seriously and manipulating Paul Clayton into burning it down for her. Paul Clayton may refer to Paul Clayton (folksinger, American folksinger and folksong collector Paul Clayton (footballer, former professional Dan was frustrated with Leanne because she made him pretend they were not together and punched him in the face,[7] seeing him humiliated in public by the character's unpredictable nature. This aside he gave her a false alibi to the police. An alibi is the Plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove that the person was in another place when the alleged However, Paul became jealous of his relationship with Leanne and decided to turn himself in, along with Dan and Leanne. Soon after, Dan and Leanne were arrested for questioning but soon released. They later discovered that they had escaped jail.
Feuding with Steve McDonald
On 4 June 2008, Norris Cole scratched Steve McDonald's car, Steve, outraged by this, blamed Dan for what happened. Norris Benjamin Cole, played by Malcolm Hebden, is a Fictional character on the British television Soap opera Coronation Street Steven James "Steve" McDonald, played by Simon Gregson, is a Fictional character on the British Soap opera Coronation Street On 6 June 2008, Steve stole Dan's mobile phone from his car. Steve refused to return it unless Dan payed the bill for Steve's car. Dan refused knowing it was not him who scratched the car. Steve and Dan had a fight in the Rovers Return during its closing times when Dan accidently elbowed Steve in the eye whilst attempting to retrieve his phone. When Steve threw Dan' phone down the cellar, Steve locked Dan in the alcohol cellar of the Rovers Return Inn over night. The Rovers Return Inn is a fictional Public house on the long running British television soap, Coronation Street. Dan seemed to be clutching his chest meaning he could suffer from a heart attack/ruptured spleen, etc.
Departure
Dan and his father, Harry Mason will depart in Autumn 2008.
References
- ^ http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/castandcharacters/mtop/DanMason/default.html
- ^ Soaps - News - Former 'Bad Girls' actor joins Corrie - Digital Spy
- ^ Jack Ellis and Matthew Crompton to join Coronation Street
- ^ Jack Ellis joins Corrie - Mirror.co.uk
- ^ Coronation Street | New stars | Jack Ellis and Matthew Crompton join cast | The Sun |HomePage|Showbiz|TV
- ^ Soaps - News - Corrie bookies sign new soap contracts - Digital Spy
- ^ http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=243974&command=displayContent&sourceNode=196929&contentPK=20093292&folderPk=112383&pNodeId=181584&bustcache=
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