The BBC has defended new CBBC transgender drama Just a Girl against criticisms that it is unsuitable for young children.

Cat Lewis, chief executive of Nine Lives Production Company which made a documentary called I am Leo, about a boy born as a girl called Lily, says the drama promotes awareness and understanding of transgender issues.

She discusses the programme with Laura Perrins, co-editor of The Conservative Woman website, who argues: "It's not the job of the BBC to encourage children to change their gender."

(Image: Just a Girl, credit: BBC)