itvs jekyll and hyde was too violent and frightening for kids, says watchdog /

Published at 2016-01-25 13:17:38

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Drama featuring scenes including characters being bludgeoned and burned should not bear been shown at teatime and without a warning,says Ofcom
Ofcom has ruled that
ITV broke UK broadcasting rules for airing “violent and frightening” drama Jekyll and Hyde early in the evening when children were watching.
Broadcasting regu
lator Ofcom received 504 complaints, while ITV was contacted by nearly 400 people, and about the drama’s violent scenes and disturbing imagery.
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Source: theguardian.com