Harry Elton

Harry Elton (5 January 1930 – 16 May 2004) was a Canadian broadcaster, primarily known as the television producer who championed the development of the British television programme Coronation Street in 1960, currently the world's longest-running television soap opera in production. Elton is also known for his work in Canada as a radio and television presenter.

Harry Elton
Harry Elton, sixth from right, with the cast of Coronation Street in 1963
Born
Henry John Elton

(1930-01-05)5 January 1930
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died16 May 2004(2004-05-16) (aged 74)
Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region
NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Television producer, News presenter, Radio announcer
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