Philip Elsmore (16 November 1937 – 3 August 2025) was a British actor and former broadcaster, best known for his role as senior continuity announcer for Thames Television between the station's launch in 1968 and its closure in 1992, having made both the first and last announcements for the station.
After National Service with the RAF in West Germany, he trained as an actor, playing minor roles and understudying at the Old Vic, followed by repertory and tours.
In 1963, he started work as a freelance continuity announcer and over several decades became one of Britain's most familiar voices lending his avuncular tones to a number of ITV franchisees including Border and Tyne Tees.
He was also a continuity announcer for ABC Weekend TV,