Coronation Street fans have been left fuming after last night’s episode showed vicar Billy Mayhew high on heroin inside a church.
But the controversy doesn’t end there – as Billy was seen spinning out on the floor after taking drugs, his bother Lee Mayhew came too and stated: “This must be what heaven feels like.”
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All before the watershed time of 9pm.
Both men had taken the drugs after Lee had supplied them.
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Fans of the show have hit out at the dark scenes – taking to social media to voice their outrage at the soap – branding the episode ‘irresponsible’.
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One fuming fan even thought someone should be sacked for letting the episode go out before the watershed…
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Corrie has come under fire for being too dark recently following serial killer Pat Phelan’s reign of terror, and with these latest from storylines, fans are not happy.
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But the soap has defended it’s decision to screen Billy’s drug taking, with a spokesperson telling The Mirror: “Coronation Street has a strong tradition of tackling serious contemporary issues in a responsible way.
“In upcoming episodes we will be showing the very negative side of drug taking as Billy’s life starts to fall apart.”
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Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.