Corrie faces Bush swipe controversy
Published Friday, Mar 17 2006, 19:28 GMT | By Dave West
Coronation Street is to make a controversial attack on George Bush's war policy.
Jack Duckworth will throw the sarcastic comment following a fight with Vera, reports the Daily Mirror. "She causes more wars than George Bush," he jokes in the Rovers.
A source told the paper the line has caused some discussion. "TV executives have okayed it," he said. "It's a touchy subject and some thought it could have been cut."
Jack Duckworth will throw the sarcastic comment following a fight with Vera, reports the Daily Mirror. "She causes more wars than George Bush," he jokes in the Rovers.
A source told the paper the line has caused some discussion. "TV executives have okayed it," he said. "It's a touchy subject and some thought it could have been cut."
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