Doctor Who will edit this Saturday's (September 6) episode 'Robot of Sherwood' to remove a beheading scene in the wake of the executions of two journalists.

Islamic State has been condemned by governments around the world for killing journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and subsequently releasing video footage of the executions.



The BBC has opted to edit a Doctor Who scene featuring a battle between Robin Hood (Tom Riley) and Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Miller), reports BBC News.

"In light of recent news events, we have made an edit to episode three out of respect," a BBC spokesperson said.

'Robot of Sherwood' was filmed in Fforest Fawr and Caerphilly Castle in Wales earlier in the year.

BBC One airs Doctor Who in the UK on Saturday, while BBC America broadcasts the series in the US.

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