Channel 4 ‘body positive’ programme Naked Education is hit with nearly 1,000 complaints
Channel 4’s ‘body positive’ program, Naked Education, in which adults strip naked in front of children, receives nearly 1,000 complaints
- Viewers complained about nudity and presentation to children ages 14 to 16
Ofcom has received nearly 1,000 complaints about Channel 4’s new ‘body positivity’ programme, Naked Education.
Many viewers were outraged after the show’s debut last week, expressing concern about seeing a group of adults stripping naked in front of teenagers.
The program sparked outrage online, but now Britain’s broadcasting regulator has received formal complaints about the controversial programme.
Viewers were frustrated with nudity on the show and the fact that the youth participants on the program were between the ages of 14 and 16.
Ofcom has received nearly 1,000 complaints about Channel 4’s new ‘all about body positivity’ program Naked Education.
Viewers were frustrated with nudity on the show and the fact that the youth participating in the program were between the ages of 14 and 16.
The first episode of the six-part series aired on April 4, receiving 920 viewer complaints.
The episode saw a group of adults strip naked in what producers say was an attempt to show what different bodies look like in order to suppress people’s insecurities.
The second episode, which aired yesterday, focused on male bodies and saw a discussion about penis size.
While the full series hasn’t aired yet, multiple viewers have already called to have it pulled from the air. All six episodes are available to stream online.
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis criticized the show, claiming that adult undressing is ‘not how responsible sex education should be done’.
He added: “How on earth Channel 4 thinks this show is appropriate baffles me.”
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway said she was uncomfortable with the “physicality of a stranger naked in front of a teenager”.
Many viewers were outraged after the show’s debut last week, expressing concern over seeing a group of adults stripping naked in front of teenagers
The show is promoted as “all about body positivity” with celebrity hosts Anna Richardson, former Love Island contestant Dr. Alex George and Yinka Bokinni ‘on a mission to normalize all body types, defend our differences and break stereotypes’.
Ms Richardson, 52, who also fronts Channel 4’s Naked Attraction dating programme, previously described Naked Education as ‘educational, emotional’. [and] joyful’.
She added, “If you’re curious about your body and your life’s journey (whatever that may be), tune in.” We all need connection now.’
In response to criticism of the programme, Channel 4 Chief Content Officer Ian Katz said: ‘Anyone who suggests that the Channel 4 show Naked Education promotes paedophilia or offends children has almost certainly not watched it.’
Mr Katz’s statement comes after a Channel 4 spokesperson previously told MailOnline: ‘All of the teenagers who took part in Naked Education did so with proper consent.
“They and their guardians were fully informed and willing to participate in the body taboo item and all had support.”
MailOnline has approached Ofcom for comment.