No official reason has been given for the episode being pulled, however, the show’s synopsis described a situation where a ‘gunfight ensues’.
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When fans questioned why the show was cancelled, Higson replied: “We are just trying to be sensitive”. The episode which contained an incident involving firearms has been postponed in consideration of the recent events in the French capital.
ITV are yet to confirm when episode four of Jekyll and Hyde will now air. “The @itvnews will be broadcast at 7.30pm”.
ITV have taken the decision to pull an episode of drama Jekyll And Hyde from tonight’s schedules in the wake of the attacks which took place in Paris over the weekend.
Last month, Ofcom said it was opening an investigation after it received 459 complaints about an episode that was deemed “too scary” by many viewers.
It is not known when the episode will be aired.
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The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! will still air at their scheduled times. “It’ll be like writing The Fast Show and someone writing in saying it is quite amusing”.
