Ofcom won’t take ‘Doctor Who’ gay kiss complaints further

Doctor Who’s

 recent lesbian kiss will not be investigated by Ofcom, the UK TV regulator has confirmed.

During an episode that aired last week (August 23), a kiss occurred between Jenny and Madame Vastra when they were forced to share oxygen with each other in order to survive, while attempting to avoid being detected by an enemy.

Six complaints about the kiss were made by viewers after the episode aired, but Ofcom has now confirmed that it will be taking no further action.

“Ofcom can confirm it received six complaints about a kiss broadcast in an episode of Doctor Who on Saturday 23 August,” said a spokesperson for Ofcom.

“Having assessed the complaints, we can confirm that they do not raise issues warranting further investigation. Our rules do not discriminate between scenes involving opposite sex and same sex couples,” added the spokesperson.

The episode in question was also the full-length debut for the twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi, who stars in the new series alongside companion Jenna Coleman.

Doctor Who continues on Saturday (August 30) at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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