Channel 4’s ‘body positive’ show Naked Education flooded with nearly 1,000 complaints
Channel 4’s ‘Body Positive’ Show, Naked Education Shows Adults Naked In Front Of Children, Inundates Nearly 1,000 Complaints
- Viewers complained about nudity and presentation to children aged 14 to 16
obcom Channel 4’s new “body positivity” program, Naked Education, has received nearly 1,000 complaints.
After the show’s debut last week, many viewers were outraged and expressed concern about seeing a group of adults naked in front of teenagers.
The show sparked outrage online, but now British broadcast regulators have received a formal complaint about the controversial show.
Viewers were frustrated by the show’s nudity and the fact that the program’s youth participants were between the ages of 14 and 16.
Ofcom has received nearly 1,000 complaints against Naked Education for Channel 4’s new All About Body Positive program.
Viewers were frustrated by the show’s nudity and the fact that the program’s youth participants were between the ages of 14 and 16.
The first episode of the six-part series, which aired on April 4, received 920 complaints from viewers.
This episode saw a group of adults get naked in what the producers said was a bid to show what different bodies look like to help ease people’s anxiety.
The second episode, which aired yesterday, focused on the male body and saw a discussion of penis size.
The full episode hasn’t aired yet, but some viewers have already called to pull it off the air. All six episodes are available to stream online.
Conservative MP Jonathan Garris criticized the show, arguing that adult nudity “shouldn’t represent responsible sex education”.
He added:
Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway said she was uncomfortable with the “physicality of strangers getting naked in front of teenagers”.
After the show’s debut last week, many viewers were outraged and expressed concern about seeing a group of adults naked in front of teenagers.
The show is advertised as “all about body positivity,” with celebrity presenter Anna Richardson and former Love Island contestant Dr. Alex George And Inca Bokini is on a mission to “normalize all body types, champion our differences and break down stereotypes”.
Richardson, 52, who also hosts Channel 4’s Naked Attraction Dating Program, has previously described Naked Education as “educational and emotional.” [and] glad”.
She added: “If you’re interested in your body or your life journey (whatever it is) tune in. We all need connection right now.”
In response to criticism of the show, Channel 4 Chief Content Officer Ian Katz said:
Katz’s statement comes after a Channel 4 spokesperson previously told MailOnline:
“They and their parents were well aware of the body taboos and ready to participate, and everyone was supportive throughout.”
MailOnline reached out to Ofcom for comment.
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