Comments on: C4 and gay representation – does the channel get it right? http://blogs.channel4.com/thetvshow/2008/09/26/c4-and-gay-representation-does-the-channel-get-it-right/ Just another Channel 4 Blogs weblog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:42:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ellie Potten http://blogs.channel4.com/thetvshow/2008/09/26/c4-and-gay-representation-does-the-channel-get-it-right/comment-page-1/#comment-929 Ellie Potten Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:40:52 +0000 http://blogs.channel4.com/thetvshow/?p=445#comment-929 I was SO pleased when the McDean storyline began as it was an honest and moving love story which dealt with all the complexities of teen romance and ‘coming out’. That dealt with, bringing other characters like Kieron and Spike into the story allowed the portrayal of normal, fairly angst-free gay relationships, which is so important for young people dealing with their sexuality. I can’t see what there is to be offended by - just very sweet loving relationships! Hopefully now Kris and Ravi will continue the tradition into the future… I hope Channel 4 never bows to the sadly homophobic individuals who object to homosexual relationships being depicted as healthy, happy and normal. I was SO pleased when the McDean storyline began as it was an honest and moving love story which dealt with all the complexities of teen romance and ‘coming out’. That dealt with, bringing other characters like Kieron and Spike into the story allowed the portrayal of normal, fairly angst-free gay relationships, which is so important for young people dealing with their sexuality. I can’t see what there is to be offended by – just very sweet loving relationships! Hopefully now Kris and Ravi will continue the tradition into the future…
I hope Channel 4 never bows to the sadly homophobic individuals who object to homosexual relationships being depicted as healthy, happy and normal.

]]> By: Minkie http://blogs.channel4.com/thetvshow/2008/09/26/c4-and-gay-representation-does-the-channel-get-it-right/comment-page-1/#comment-889 Minkie Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:01:39 +0000 http://blogs.channel4.com/thetvshow/?p=445#comment-889 "...others have claimed that showing relationships between homosexual characters is inappropriate at the time that Hollyoaks is transmitted." Are these people living in the dark ages? I agree with "relationships are an important part of teenage life and are therefore a perfectly legitimate subject for an early evening show like Hollyoaks, whether homosexual or heterosexual." I'm glad you don't let a minor amount of narrow minded comments affect what is broadcast on Hollyoaks. I enjoy the storylines :). “…others have claimed that showing relationships between homosexual characters is inappropriate at the time that Hollyoaks is transmitted.”

Are these people living in the dark ages?

I agree with “relationships are an important part of teenage life and are therefore a perfectly legitimate subject for an early evening show like Hollyoaks, whether homosexual or heterosexual.”

I’m glad you don’t let a minor amount of narrow minded comments affect what is broadcast on Hollyoaks.

I enjoy the storylines :) .

]]> By: Kriya http://blogs.channel4.com/thetvshow/2008/09/26/c4-and-gay-representation-does-the-channel-get-it-right/comment-page-1/#comment-321 Kriya Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:31:10 +0000 http://blogs.channel4.com/thetvshow/?p=445#comment-321 I enjoyed the McDean storyline in Hollyoaks because it showed a love story of two people who just happened to be gay/bisexual. It's a story that could happen to anybody. In that sense, it subtly moved beyond treating gay characters in a "special" category, and made them just regular people. I enjoyed the McDean storyline in Hollyoaks because it showed a love story of two people who just happened to be gay/bisexual. It’s a story that could happen to anybody. In that sense, it subtly moved beyond treating gay characters in a “special” category, and made them just regular people.

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