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The 'inappropriate' Peppa Pig episode that was banned in Australia twice
Peppa Pig's seemingly innocent adventures have sparked unexpected controversies over the years, from angering politicians to bans over inappropriate content. The porcine cartoon has most recently been in the headlines for the arrival of her baby sister, called Evie, with Mummy Pig's pregnancy announcement on Good Morning Britain in February leaving viewers baffled. But it's not the first time Peppa and her entourage have stirred up a media frenzy. Previously, a Spanish politician blamed the cartoon for the lack of women in the construction industry, an Italian politician demanded an episode featuring LGBTQ+ polar bears be banned, and some parents have labelled the cartoon icon as 'rude' and 'impatient'. In 2004, an episode titled Mister Skinnylegs was pulled off air in Australia for messaging deemed to be 'inappropriate' for audiences Down Under. The episode in question sees Peppa befriend a spider, after Daddy Pig tells her the arachnids are 'very very small' and 'can't hurt you'. The cartoon's titular character then proceeds to pick up the spider, letting him play with her doll's house and offering him tea. However, unlike in the UK, some spiders in Australia are far from harmless. The redback spider and the funnel-web spider are both venomous, and their bites can be fatal without administering antivenom. Australian spiders certainly aren't small, either — the huntsman's leg span can reach up to 30cm. The offending episode was banned from future broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 2012 for sending the 'inappropriate' message that spiders are friendly and not to be feared. But that's not the end of the story. In August 2017, the episode aired on children's channel Nick Jr in Australia, causing controversy all over again. A Sydney mother complained to Foxtel, an Australian pay TV service, arguing that the episode encouraged children to pick up and play with potentially dangerous spiders. Initially, the channel refused to pull the episode, saying at the time: 'The context of the way the spider is portrayed in the episode lessens any impact of scariness or danger; the spider does not look real, it has a smiley face and is shown in context of a show with other talking animals.' However, Nick Jr eventually relented and removed Mister Skinnylegs from its programme rotation. More Trending In Australia, children are taught from a young age about the dangers of spiders. Metro TV reporter Pierra Willix grew up in the country, and says: 'I remember being taught by my parents which spiders were harmless and which were dangerous. I was always told if you see a spider with a red back, that's bad!' She adds: 'I remember seeing charts and posters about which ones were deadly too.' And Australia's uncompromising approach to spider-related education appears to work. View More » According to Australian Museum, there have been no deaths from a confirmed spider bite in Australia since 1979, thanks to antivenoms for redback spiders and funnel web spiders being introduced in 1956 and 1980 respectively. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Doctor Who finale will 'shock and terrify' — here's what parents need to know MORE: GMB viewers say they've 'had enough' after latest Peppa Pig interview MORE: Former CBBC child star reveals she's been diagnosed with perimenopause at 36
Yahoo
20-02-2025
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- Yahoo
NICKELODEON UNVEILS BRAND-NEW ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES SUPER DUPER BUNNY LEAGUE
Based on Kids' Comic Book Series by Cartoonist Jamie Smart, Super Duper Bunny League Premieres Saturday, Feb. 22, on the Nick Jr. YouTube Channel and Saturday, April 19, on Nickelodeon Share it: @Nickelodeon @NickelodeonFamily #SuperDuperBunnyLeague Click HERE to download assets. BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a new league of superheroes in town, as Nickelodeon debuts the all-new animated series, Super Duper Bunny League, based on the kids' comic book series by cartoonist Jamie Smart. Premiering Saturday, Feb. 22, on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel, the 2D-animated adventure-comedy series centers on a diverse group of bunny friends who work together and use their unique powers to protect their beloved city. Super Duper Bunny League (26 half-hour episodes across seasons one and two) will make its linear debut Saturday, April 19, at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with new episodes rolling out for nine consecutive weeks on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT). Following the U.S. launch, the series will roll out on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels internationally later in the year. In Super Duper Bunny League, a team of bunnies turned superheroes is ready to battle danger in all its forms as they defend Important City from their archnemesis (and accidental creator), the inept Dr. Fuzzleglove, and a ridiculous rogues' gallery of cartoony villains. Whether battling sweet-toothed space pirates, sizzling lava monsters, giant metal monkeys or hot dog-hungry dinosaurs, the Bunnies must combine their new superpowers to defend truth, justice, and especially free time to snack and chill. The premiere episode (Saturday, Feb. 22, on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel, and Saturday, April 19, on Nickelodeon), "Super Duper Bunnies/Chocolate Bunnies!," tells the origin story of how these seemingly ordinary bunnies become the Super Duper Bunny League. Then, Dr. Annabelle saves Easter from an evil villain with a chocolate chip on his shoulder. The Super Duper Bunny League voice cast features: Miles J. Harvey as super stretchy Stumpy; H Michael Croner as mega-strong Handsome Steve; Michaela Dietz as the electrifyingly powerful Bex; Timothy Latrice Royale Wilcots as gigantic yet empathetic Derek; Ramona Young as brilliantly smart Dr. Annabelle; and Janelle James as the narrator. Lending their voices as special characters in the series are: Fred Stoller as Dr. Fuzzleglove; Flula Borg as Doc Choc; Carol Kane as Captain Stickybeard; Laraine Newman as Mrs. Fuzzleglove/Mrs. Rubberglove; Patton Oswalt as Lizard Lips; Danny Trejo as Alberto; Patrick Warburton as Awesome Guy; and more. Super Duper Bunny League is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Calif. Robert Scull and Jonny Belt serve as executive producers and Jamie Smart as Consultant on the series. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation. Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nickelodeon Sign in to access your portfolio
