Coronation Streets Underage Sex Storyline

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10-11-2005, 20:24
Debs

Coronation Streets Underage Sex Storyline

'Coronation Street' bosses have planned a shocking storyline about underage sex.

Viewers will see teenagers Rosie Webster and Craig Harris - played by Helen Flanagan and Richard Fleeshman - get intimate after Rosie decides she wants to lose her virginity.

After months of dating, the couple will end up between the sheets as Rosie approaches her 15th birthday on Christmas Eve.

Show producers say the sensitive subject will be treated sensitively.

A spokesman for the programme told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "The storyline is being taken very seriously and will be handled responsibly by the team."

A show insider also revealed TV bosses hope the plot won't attract complaints.

The source said: "We're hoping that complaints will be a minimum because the storyline is not sensational - it is very valid. "Many youngsters nowadays do not wait for the official age of consent and this storyline will mirror the real-life situation when teenagers cannot restrain their desires for sex."We'd stress that Rosie and Craig are not promiscuous. They have been boyfriend and girlfriend for ages and they want to take their loving relationship a crucial step further."
10-11-2005, 20:25
Luna

I always thought they were older :searchme:
10-11-2005, 20:49
Chloe O'brien

It was bound to happen in one of the soaps as it is a true reflection amongst young people today. I just hope that they hammer the message to practice safe sex and the importance of using condoms
10-11-2005, 20:59
Luna

didn't they already have a storyline with craig and condoms???
10-11-2005, 21:01
Chris_2k11

Yes it's about time Coronation Street started dealing with some more serious issues, instead of all this recent comedy crap.
10-11-2005, 22:08
Angeltigger

but they did this storyline before
10-11-2005, 23:25
LostVoodoo

well good for them. i think they will use protection since they've had that storyline before, i bet Craig's still got the same packet of condoms actually!
btw, how old is Craig, is he 16 yet? potential statutory rape issues there...
11-11-2005, 10:47
Angeltigger

Yeah Craig is around the age of 16
11-11-2005, 10:49
Angeltigger

Quote:

Originally Posted by debs

The source said: "We're hoping that complaints will be a minimum because the storyline is not sensational - it is very valid. "Many youngsters nowadays do not wait for the official age of consent and this storyline will mirror the real-life situation when teenagers cannot restrain their desires for sex."We'd stress that Rosie and Craig are not promiscuous. They have been boyfriend and girlfriend for ages and they want to take their loving relationship a crucial step further."

I have not seen that be a couple since craig mum went to jail, dad died and his sister killed herself
11-11-2005, 15:17
dddMac1

as long as it's done with Care then i don't really see a problem with it
11-11-2005, 16:58
Katy

I thought they were older than that too. Sure it will be good, as it is a sensitive issue.
11-11-2005, 17:19
lollymay

i thought they were older too
11-11-2005, 17:33
eastenders mad

wow i thought they stopped seeing each other and were just friends
11-11-2005, 17:35
Chris_2k11

Didn't he dump her?
11-11-2005, 17:38
lollymay

yes but they went back out again
11-11-2005, 18:53
soapyclean

Done this with Sarah Platt, now for the younger than her to do it again
11-11-2005, 18:54
willsmummy

I think they will handle it very well, and if it gets young people to open up about the issues surrounding underage sex and virginity etc, then it can only be a good thing.
11-11-2005, 19:08
samantha nixon

i think it will be good as leat its making awareness of it and stuff
11-11-2005, 21:03
Crazy Gal 88

yeh sounds good!!!
11-11-2005, 21:06
Abbie

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddMac1

as long as it's done with Care then i don't really see a problem with it

yer same here the thing is we havent seen much of craig in a long time so i think its a bout time hes in a nother good stroyline and im looking forward to see how they approach it i also want to know what sallly is going to think lol