‘Coronation Street’ bosses have issued an apology after making a court-based blunder in a recent episode of the show.
Producers acknowledged their mistake after an episode which aired earlier this week showed a court artist sketching Bethany Platt, while she gave evidence in her ongoing sexual assault trial.
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Bethany appearing in court
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However, viewers were quick to point out that as a victim of sexual abuse, Bethany would automatically be granted anonymity, meaning there shouldn’t be anyone sketching her at all.
In response to viewers’ tweets, a ‘Corrie’ representative delivered a statement, recognising their mistake and apologising to viewers for the inaccuracy.
They said this morning (via The Sun): “In last night’s episode we showed a court artist at work sketching Bethany during her trial. We accept this wasn’t a true representation of court procedure and we apologise for including it.”
The spokesperson went on to explain that the shot of the detailed sketch had been included “to illustrate the passing of time”, adding: “We devoted multiple scenes to the fact that Bethany’s anonymity is a priority for the court.
“We repeatedly focused on details regarding screens and video links, and support for victims throughout the court process, which we hope would encourage anyone watching to recognise the fact they would be in a safe place when giving evidence.”
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The sketch would not have been done in a real trial
Lucy has also used her platform to shine a light on real-life issues relating to the storyline, as has co-star Chris Harper, who recently spoke out about the need for more one-to-one support for victims of such crimes.
'Coronation Street' Continuity Errors
Tim Metcalfe Can't Read?(01 of06)
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When Tim Metcalfe, the biological father of Faye Windass, came on the scene, his new partner, Sally Webster, was shocked to learn later down the line that he couldn’t read. Not as shocked ss some viewers, though, who remembered that Tim first got in contact with Faye over the Internet and via text message, two tools which reading is pretty much fundamental for.This wasn’t the first time Tim stuck out to viewers for the wrong reasons, though, as some fans of the soap noticed that actor Joe Duttine, who plays Tim, had appeared on ‘Corrie’ just three years earlier, as detective Max Carr. (credit:ITV)
Todd Grimshaw's Black Eye(02 of06)
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It’s been very difficult to feel anything other than disdain towards Todd Grimshaw ever since he arrived back on the cobbles, but he managed to illicit a bit of sympathy from viewers last November, when his character was attacked by a group of youths in the street.However, the scenes of his attack prompted a negative reaction from some observant ‘Corrie’ fans, who noticed that producers couldn’t seem to make their minds up whether it was Todd’s left or right eye that had been damaged in the fracas. (credit:Rex)
Mike Baldwin's Secret Nephew(03 of06)
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When ‘Corrie’ icon Mike Baldwin first arrived in the soap, it was established that he was an only child, so you can imagine viewers’ surprise when suddenly his nephew, Danny Baldwin, came on the scene.Still, it did give us more Bradley Walsh on our screens, which is never a bad thing. (credit:ITV)
Bethany Platt's Accent(04 of06)
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Bethany Platt’s return to Weatherfield was much anticipated, not least because of the controversy surrounding her casting, which saw one actress sacked for lying about her age to gain the role.But the question on a lot of viewers’ lips was, if she’d spent practically her entire childhood in Milan, why did she speak with a broad Manchester accent? (credit:ITV)
Ivy Tilsley's Forgotten Husband(05 of06)
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Continuity errors aren’t a new phenomenon on the cobbles, though, and back in the 1970s, the show’s ever-growing audience were shocked when Ivy Tilsley’s first husband, Jack, was completely erased from history.In 1979, Ivy’s husband Bert Tilsley was introduced, who viewers were told she’d been married to for over 20 years… yet in 1972, she’d been seen on screen talking about her husband, Jack, who had been unfaithful to her. (credit:ITV/Rex)
The Rovers Return Loos(06 of06)
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Arguably the biggest continuity error of all the soaps is the toilets in the Rovers Return. There’s a reason they’re seldom-used or seen on screen, and that’s because, based on the geography of the street, the positioning of the toilet doors would lead directly into Ken Barlow’s kitchen.And that's why Ken prefers it when people try and hold it in... (credit:McPix Ltd/REX)