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According to the News of the World, the special episodes - following evil Tony Gordon's escape from prison - have left a hole in the show's budget for the rest of the year.
Reported costs include £280,000 for the factory explosion, with £150,000 used to repair subsequent damage, and £120,000 on special effects.
"We wanted Tony to leave with a bang. We'll wipe the floor with the BBC," an insider claimed.
Siege Week begins tomorrow at 7pm, with the following episodes airing at 9pm daily around the Britain's Got Talent live shows.
> Corrie's Samia Smith: 'Maria hates Tony'
> Fleet: 'Corrie's Robbie Sloan an enigma'
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