Viewers outraged at EastEnders baby plot

The BBC received 183 complaints about their EastEnders episode show on Monday night, the episode involved character Dawn Swann, played by Kara Tointon being handcuffed to a bed and being threatened with having her baby cut out by Dr May Wright, played by Amanda Drew.

A BBC spokesperson said: “The episode involving the characters Dawn, May and Rob reached the climax that many viewers would have been anticipating. We are sorry if some people were offended by this drama unfolding, and will be addressing complaints fully in due course.”