November 7th 2024.
Viewers were outraged by an ITV comedy series, but despite their criticism, the show is coming back for a second season. The series, titled "Piglets", premiered in July and followed a group of six new police recruits and the staff responsible for training them. The show starred Sarah Parish and Mark Heap as the superintendents in charge of the recruits' training.
Even before the show aired, it faced backlash for its title. The Police Federation called it "disgusting" and "highly offensive", while viewers described it as "insulting", "disgusting", and "diabolical". And when the show finally aired, it received even more negative feedback, with one person calling it "the worst sitcom to ever appear on British TV screens".
Despite all of this, "Piglets" will be returning for a second season. Actor Ricky Champ, who played Sergeant Daz Black on the show, revealed that filming will begin next year. He also shared that the show's first season was met with "absolute venom" from viewers, but still managed to get good ratings.
The negative response to the show was not limited to viewers, as Acting National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, Tiffany Lynch, expressed concern over the show's title and its potential impact on officers. Ofcom also received 106 complaints about the show. However, ITV's head of comedy, Nana Hughes, stated that there are no plans to change the title and that it was not meant to cause offense.
Despite the controversy surrounding the show, it seems that ITV is willing to give it another chance. "Piglets" is currently streaming on ITVX and if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. They can be reached by email, phone, or through the Submit Stuff page.
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