Several episodes over the years were censored or banned (Picture: Pingu) However, when the show aired it did face some controversy, with several episodes ‘banned’ in various countries.

5 ‘inappropriate’ Pingu episodes banned in UK as 90s kids TV classic returnsStory by Pierra Willix • 4mo 1 / 11 ...

While largely remembered for its innocent charm, Pingu stirred some controversy over the years, and a number of episodes were banned or edited after being deemed inappropriate for young audiences.

The icebound avian starred throughout countless episodes made by the Pingu Filmstudio in Switzerland. A global icon for over 30 years, the iconic penguin returns in a brand-new series.