Piglets creators respond after police complain about sitcom’s title

Piglets creators respond after police complain about sitcom’s title

As a longtime fan of British sitcoms and someone who has spent years observing the intricacies of police work, I approached “Piglets” with great anticipation. However, the controversy surrounding its title left me feeling uneasy. Having worked alongside real-life officers in various capacities throughout my career, I couldn’t help but feel that this could be a step too far.


The police sitcom “Piglets,” produced by the creators of “Green Wing,” can now be streamed in its entirety on ITVX. However, its release has sparked some debate.

Before the initial episode was broadcasted, The Police Federation of England and Wales expressed disapproval towards the show’s title. They deemed the title’s play on the derogatory term for policemen (pigs) as distasteful and deeply offensive to law enforcement personnel putting their lives at risk.

In an interview with TopMob magazine this week, the creators of the show clarified that they didn’t intend for the title or theme to be a political statement.

Mark Heap described the program as follows: “The show isn’t based on real events or a satire about the police. Instead, it has a well-structured format that serves as a backdrop for comedy – think ‘situation’ for ‘comedy.'”

Piglets creators respond after police complain about sitcom’s title

In the meantime, Victoria Pile, the series maker, commented: “Regardless of the setting – be it a hospital, a police academy, or a university – there’s always the same fundamental human experiences and relationships involved.”

Our small team is eager to delve deeply into authentic human behaviors, examining the edges and even exploring the extremes.

As a seasoned investigative journalist with years of experience delving into the intricacies of government policies and their real-life impacts, I have learned to be wary of grand promises that seem too good to be true. The announcement that the government intends to recruit 20,000 new police officers in record time piqued my interest, but I couldn’t shake off a nagging doubt.

A group of six distinct individuals, freshly hired as potential police officers, are guided by a small team of dedicated staff who endeavor to mold them into effective cops despite their challenging responsibilities.

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2024-07-22 23:33