July 22nd 2024.
A new comedy series, Piglets, has caused quite a stir among viewers of ITV. Premiering over the weekend, the show follows a group of six aspiring cops and the staff responsible for training them. Starring Sarah Parish and Mark Heap as Superintendent Julie Spry and Superintendent Bob Weekes, the show has not been well-received by viewers. In fact, some have even expressed their desire to lodge a complaint with Ofcom.
The controversy surrounding Piglets began when the title itself was criticized by the Police Federation a few weeks ago. Acting National Chair Tiffany Lynch called it "disgusting" and "highly offensive", while the organisation's chief executive, Mukund Krishna, stated their intention to write to Ofcom and demand a change.
Members of the public have also voiced their disapproval of the show. Adrian, a former police officer of 30 years, found the title and content to be insulting and even called out ITV for justifying the use of the term "Piglets". User msucol158 shared similar sentiments, stating that the show's title was "disgusting" and that it was an insult to both serving and retired officers.
The backlash towards Piglets has not only been directed at the title, but also at the show itself. One viewer called it "the worst sitcom to ever appear on British TV screens", while another labelled it "absolutely dreadful". Even though some have defended the show as "harmless fun", others have criticized it for being "nothing demanding on the brain".
Despite the negative feedback, Piglets continues to stream on ITVX. The show also features Mark Heap as Superintendent Bob Weekes, along with Rebecca Humphries as Head of Admin Melanie, and Ukweli Roach and Ricky Champ as police trainers Mike and Daz. The six recruits are Steph, Leggo, Geeta, Afia, Dev, and Paul.
When asked about the controversy surrounding the show, ITV's head of comedy Nana Hughes stated that there were no plans to change the name and that it was not meant to cause offence. Piglets is available for streaming on ITVX, and viewers are encouraged to share their thoughts and feedback. After all, as the saying goes, "the customer is always right". So if you have a story, video, or pictures to share, don't hesitate to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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