Ten years ago, the rape of Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones shocked the public. Sansa actress Sophie Turner has now defended the scene. She celebrates the series for openly addressing controversial topics.

One of Game of Thrones' biggest stars has revealed how proud they are of the show's most controversial scene a decade after it first aired.

Game of Thrones was known for its graphic and brutal scenes but the assault of Sansa Stark remains a controversial plot point for fans. Actress Sophie Turner has now defended the show, 10 years on from her character’s rape at the hands of Ramsay Bolton.