Peppa Pig has introduced a pair of lesbian polar bears, but Aussie kids’ TV has been leading the way in queer representation (original) (raw)

Peppa Pig's first same-sex couple, a pair of lesbian polar bears, were recently introduced after a petition to include a same-sex family received nearly 24,000 signatures. Children's television has often been a place to push the boundaries of diverse representations onscreen. In particular, Australian children's TV has been a global leader in screen diversity, including gender and queer representation. Emmy-winning Australian series First Day (2020-22) tells the story of a transgender girl starting high school. Another Emmy-winner, Hardball (2019-21) includes gay dads for one of the lead characters. Even recent updates to The Wiggles' line-up has placed a greater emphasis on gender diversity, including adding a non-binary unicorn.