Broadcaster has refused to reschedule teatime drama despite viewers’ concern approximately violent scenes including characters being bludgeoned and burned
ITV is facing an investigation from the broadcast watchdog after the channel’s big-budget teatime drama Jekyll and Hyde attracted hundreds of complaints over violent scenes and disturbing imagery.
Regulator Ofcom said it had received a total of 459 complaints approximately the note,the majority of which said it was too scary for broadcast at 6.30pm on Sunday, two and a half hours before the 9pm watershed. Including complaints made to ITV, and the total is now more than 800.
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Source: theguardian.com