Homosexuality was legalised in the U.K. in nineteen sixty seven, and since then has made great progress in helping to fight homophobia. But when it comes to LGBT education, there seems to be one group we always miss out.

*dramatic* Although LGBT characters are being included much more in children's television, it's not a new thing. Let's not forget the utterly queer antagonist of the Powerpuff Girls... HIM.

Mirja and Natalja became civil partners in two thousand and ten and have since had two children. Anton is the biological son of Natalja, aided by a sperm donor, and Louis was adopted by the couple last year.