Outrage after BBC Doctors explores ‘Furry’ tradition
- Grandad Colin Shaw objects to his grandson Ethan got here out as a furry
- Colin ultimately sees the error of his methods and reconciles together with his grandson
BBC bosses are beneath hearth after daytime serial drama Doctors devoted a whole episode of its present normalising ‘furrys’ and shamed considered one of its characters into apologising for calling them ‘abnormal.’
During Wednesday’s lunchtime episode, entitled Furryland, grandad Colin Shaw, performed by Stephen Bent, was shocked when grandson Ethan got here out as a furry and stated his behaviour was perverted and referred to as him a weirdo.
Viewers watched the present – in BBC One’s 1.45pm slot – as Ethan excitedly took supply of his ‘Bear’ costume and proceeded to stroll round the home within the fancy gown outfit as his granddad confirmed his disgust.
But the granddad’s views had been challenged by GP enterprise supervisor Bear Sylvester, actor Dex Lee, who goes to verify on the aged man at his house.
Doctors devoted a whole episode of its present normalising ‘furrys’ and shamed considered one of its characters into apologising for calling them ‘abnormal’
During the episode Doctors regular Bear had a heart-to-heart with Ethan about his furry persona before he returned to see his grandad Colin
On his arrival, and introducing himself, Colin said: ‘I’ve already received one bear down there as you’ll be able to see. It was dangerous sufficient when “they decided to be non binary” his title is Ethan.’
During the episode Doctors common Bear had a heart-to-heart with Ethan about his furry persona earlier than he returned to see his grandad Colin.
Bear stated: ‘Ethan is a kind, sensitive kid. You accepted their gender so why not this?’
Colin replied: ‘Because it’s irregular’ with which Bear stated: ‘Colin, being a furry is not abnormal. Ethan has found a community of people that shares their interests and they get joy from that.
‘Maybe this furry thing is a phase maybe it isn’t however it’s not hurting anybody so does it actually matter. Do you already know the place Ethan’s going tonight? Why don’t you go alongside and see for your self.’
Later within the episode Bear takes Colin to the native pub the place Ethan is attending his first ‘furry’ meet up and is sitting alongside different individuals dressed up as animals.
Later within the episode Bear takes Colin to the native pub the place Ethan is attending his first ‘furry’ meet up and is sitting alongside different individuals dressed up as animals
Turning to his grandson, Colin stated: ‘I was a bit harsh earlier I said some things that I shouldn’t have and I didn’t imply them. Please come house if you wish to, along with your go well with. And your mates.’
With that all the furry group cheers and the pair hug. But because the episode performed out on-screen offended viewers took to Twitter to vent their anger and disgust
Turning to his grandson, Colin stated: ‘I was a bit harsh earlier I said some things that I shouldn’t have and I didn’t imply them. Please come house if you wish to, along with your go well with. And your mates.’
With that all the furry group cheers and the pair hug. But because the episode performed out on-screen offended viewers took to Twitter to vent their anger and disgust.
One stated: ‘Are you not aware of the kinks, porn and fetishism surrounding those who identify as Furrys?’ While one other slammed the storyline, tweeting: ‘A grandad is re-educated as to normality of #furrycommunity, Goes to furry party to apologise for his bigotry. Realises they’re all lovely wholesome peeps. All the cosplayers cheer, roll credits. Utter dross.’
While one other slammed the cleaning soap, and stated: ‘“Bring back kink shaming. Normalising this as harmless and innocent, how thick do they think people are?’
The BBC introduced final month that it might be cancelling the daytime drama Doctors after 23 years on our screens with its final episode airing in December 2024.
The BBC have been approached for remark.
