Footie_Chick
18-03-2007, 11:32
'Coronation Street' is set to air their most graffic drugs scene ever - with two of the soap's characters smoking cannabis.
Viewers will see Rovers worker Vernon Tomlin and teenage tearaway Darryl Morton puffing away on joints - and show producers are bracing themselves for the backlash.
A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "We've tackled controversial issues before but showing drugs being used was not a decision made lightly and was taken to the highest level. We know some viewers will be offended."
Street newcomer Darryl - played by Jonathan Dixon - will be caught by his twin sister Mel as he smokes the secret spliff in a backyard with Vernon.
Angry Mel tells the men they are "pathetic", in the scene that is due to be aired in April.
Executive producer Kieran Roberts said: "Not all stories are to the taste of all our viewers. But the vast majority of the time we get it right.
"We do not set out to shock and sensationalise. We're long for interesting stories and characters. I'm very proud of how we tell stories and the care with which we construct characters, relationships and incidents."
'Coronation Street' sparked controversy recently by airing a steamy gay love scene, as part of their racy bi-sexual love-triangle.
Last week, Leanne Battersby returned to the street and revealed she had become a hooker.
Viewers will see Rovers worker Vernon Tomlin and teenage tearaway Darryl Morton puffing away on joints - and show producers are bracing themselves for the backlash.
A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "We've tackled controversial issues before but showing drugs being used was not a decision made lightly and was taken to the highest level. We know some viewers will be offended."
Street newcomer Darryl - played by Jonathan Dixon - will be caught by his twin sister Mel as he smokes the secret spliff in a backyard with Vernon.
Angry Mel tells the men they are "pathetic", in the scene that is due to be aired in April.
Executive producer Kieran Roberts said: "Not all stories are to the taste of all our viewers. But the vast majority of the time we get it right.
"We do not set out to shock and sensationalise. We're long for interesting stories and characters. I'm very proud of how we tell stories and the care with which we construct characters, relationships and incidents."
'Coronation Street' sparked controversy recently by airing a steamy gay love scene, as part of their racy bi-sexual love-triangle.
Last week, Leanne Battersby returned to the street and revealed she had become a hooker.