Is there a gay couple in peppa pig

Loved by pre-school audiences in the UK, US, Australia and Latin America, Peppa Pig is arguably one of the most recognisable - and popular - cartoon animals in the world. It is perhaps no wonder, then, that the programme's decision to introduce its first same-sex couple has made waves. During an episode titled Families, which first aired on Tuesday on Channel 5 in the UK, where Peppa Pig is made, the eponymous character was introduced to friend Penny Polar Bear's mothers. While drawing a portrait of her family, Penny explained: "I live with my mummy and my other mummy.

Tuesday, CNN reports. The groundbreaking scene features Peppa and her friends Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog, and Penny Polar Bear drawing pictures of their family. I live with my mummy and my other mummy. One mummy is a doctor and one mummy cooks spaghetti.

Peppa Pig has added a lesbian couple to its cast of characters, with Penny Polar Bear introducing her two Mummies to her classmates. Just show all types of families. The episode is about families not sexuality, but it does represent a bold step by program makers to change the presentation of families on screen. LGBT young people struggle to find support.

The cartoon show, which centers around a 4-year-old piglet and her family, has been translated into 40 languages and broadcast in over countries and territories, including the U. A petition was first circulated in calling on the show, which has aired for nearly two decades and won three BAFTA awards, to feature same-sex parents. The request garnered nearly 25, signatures over the last few years. The new storyline comes amid scrutiny in recent months over LGBTQ representation in other productions catered to children.