Chinese fans claim censorship as gay storylines removed from Friends

Fans who had seen the programme before were quick to notice the absence of several scenes, including those relating to Ross's ex-wife, Carol, who is gay

Friends has been stripped of its lesbian storyline for the Chinese re-release of the sitcom, prompting censorship concerns.

On Friday a number of entertainment platforms including Tencent - which made headlines earlier this month for carrying a version of Fight Club with a totally different ending - began airing the first season of Friends, which was originally broadcast in 1994.