Tony Warren
Born: July 8, 1936
Died: March 1, 2016 (aged 79)
Hometown: Pendlebury, England
Nationality:
English
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Tony Warren was an English screenwriter, most known for creating the world's longest-running soap Coronation Street, which first aired in December 1960.
He maintained a close association with the show in a role as consultant right up to his death aged 79 in 2016 following a short illness.
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Sports Mole has 5 articles about Tony Warren. Articles 1 to 5:
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The entertainment stars we lost in 2022
Media Mole looks back at the stars from the entertainment world we sadly lost in 2022.
2 years ago
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Original Coronation Street cast member Ernst Walder dies, aged 94
Original Coronation Street cast member Ernst Walder dies at the age of 94, it is confirmed.
3 years ago
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Coronation Street to expand set with addition of Weatherfield Precinct
ITV announces plans to expand the Coronation Street set with the addition of the Weatherfield Precinct.
3 years ago
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Watch: Poignant promo honours moment Coronation Street was born
Watch a poignant new promo which depicts the moment that the idea for Coronation Street was conceived 61 years ago.
4 years ago
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Coronation Street, Bill Roache receive Guinness World Records
Coronation Street and Bill Roache are presented with Guinness World Records certificates as the soap's landmark 60th birthday approaches.
4 years ago