The BBC has defended Doctor Who following complaints about the theme of death in the most recent episode.
Last weekend's episode 'Dark Water', which served as the first part of the series finale, saw the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) learn more about the mysterious organisation 3W's beliefs on death and cremation.
The broadcaster has now confirmed that it "received complaints from some viewers who were unhappy with a storyline about death and cremation".
In an official response, the BBC said that the long-running programme is "a family drama with a long tradition of tackling some of the more fundamental questions about life and death.
"We were mindful of the themes explored in 'Dark Water' and are confident that they are appropriate in the context of the heightened sci-fi world of the show."
It continued: "The scene in which a character reveals 3W's unconventional theory about the afterlife was preceded by the same character warning the Doctor and Clara several times that what they were about to hear could be distressing.
"When the Doctor does hear these claims, he immediately pours scorn on them, dismissing them out of hand as a 'con' and a 'racket'. It transpires that he is correct, and the entire concept is revealed to be a scam perpetrated by Missy (Michelle Gomez)."
The current series of Doctor Who concludes with 'Death in Heaven' this Saturday (November 9) at 8pm.
