London, May 12 (ANI): Channel 4, which recently announced filming of illegal Class A drugs use in a live TV experiment, has come under controversy.
The channel's 'Drugs Live' aims to show the effect of danger substances like cocaine and ecstasy.
Last night Channel 4 was accused of turning a deadly issue into entertainment that could encourage more drug use by showing how to do it.
But its bosses insisted the series is a serious scientific investigation of the crisis afflicting Britain - branded the drugs capital of Europe.
"This is an incredibly bold live experiment on the impact these substances have on humans in a clinical environment," the Sun quoted Chief creative officer Jay Hunt as saying.
She added that although Class A drugs are banned in Britain, their volunteers will be taking them legally as they will be monitored in laboratory conditions.
Commissioning editor David Glover said: "Viewers can see for themselves in scientific detail the effects."
The four-part series is expected to air later this year in a post-watershed slot. (ANI)
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