Harry Mason Harry Mason arrived in Weatherfield in December 2007 when he and his son Dan took over the betting shop on Rosamund Street . Biography . Development . Harry is described by the programmes official website as : " 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 needs to be sure that he hides those funds in a secure place . Harry is a wide - boy , someone who enjoys ducking and diving . He has a bit of a rough edge to him and operates on just the right side of the law . " Arrival . Harry first arrived in the street on 3rd December 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 Street Cars while meeting with Eileen ' s boss Steve McDonald . Attraction to Liz McDonald . In March 2008 , Harry saved Steve ' s daughter Amy Barlow from being run over by a large van . It also became clear on the same day that he had an eye for Liz McDonald . After some flirtatious chat , Harry asked Liz to the opening of a new bookies when her husband Vernon Tomlin left for a few weeks for a gig on a cruise ship . In May that year , 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 . In July , when Liz had recently separated from Vernon , they struck a close friendship , this made Clarissa , his ex - wife react badly . Harry took Liz back to his flat where Clarissa caught them kissing , As Harry and Liz had no knowledge that Clarissa was hiding there , Clarissa and Harry then decided to give their marriage another try , and reconciled with Harry telling Liz that he wished to end the relationship . Liz and Clarissa brawled on the same day Clarissa asked Harry to move back in with her . Exit . Harry and Clarissa reappeared on the street in September just as Harry and Liz resumed their fling , soon developing into an affair . When Clarissa discovered the truth from Liz , they each teamed up to exact their revenge on the philandering bookie . Liz invited Harry into the back room of the Rovers Return Inn with the promise of sex and as she stripped Harry to his underwear , Clarissa entered the room with her camera phone and took the incriminating photos of Harry . She later agreed to take Harry back as long as he promised never to set foot in Weatherfield again , and left Dan in charge of the bookies . Harry left the street at the end of the month to start a new life . Background information . Harry ' s casting was widely reported in the media , due to the fact Harry was to be portrayed by Jack Ellis , well known for his role as prison officer Jim Fenner in " Bad Girls " . Harry and his son Dan were described by a spokesperson as " a colourful addition [ who ] will ruffle a few feathers " . Quotes . " What you call that then ? " ( First line , to son Dan ) " I will . I will . And uh you , you look after this place eh ? You never know , I might need a job sometime . Hey you , come on . " ( Final line , to Dan ) See also . Full list of appearances