Coronation Street bosses branded miseries after snubbing Olympic Games in the soap

Coronation Street bosses branded miseries after snubbing Olympic Games in the soap

Bosses have ruled that the Games will barely feature in the ITV soap while London hosts the 16-day sporting extravaganza.

By contrast BBC’s EastEnders will feature Billy Mitchell â€" played by Perry Fenwick â€" carrying the Olympic Torch through Walford.

And Queen Vic regulars will be frequently chatting about the Games.

But Corrie fans won’t witness such sporting passion 200 miles away in Weatherfield and the Rovers Return.

A Street source revealed: “Any references (to the Olympics) will be in passing and relevant to how it affects our residents, so not overt or heavy at all.

“Its different for EastEnders as it’s on their doorstep.”

But a Corrie insider blasted: “It’s bad form because the Olympics is a national cause for celebration, not just a reason for the East End of London to be happy.

“In the past, the Street has caught the public imagination by recognising things like the World Cup and Royal occasions.

“Millions of fans love Corrie for its sense of humour, but the execs are being a load of miseries over the Olympics by refusing to join in.”

r.moriarty@the-sun.co.uk