The number of gay, lesbian and bisexual characters on prime-time broadcast network TV has increased this season, GLAAD’s annual survey showed, the Associated Press reports.

Of 600 roles, 18, or 3%, are gay, lesbian or bisexual, according to the 14th annual "Where We Are on TV" report.

Last season, the figure was 2.6% and in 2007-08, it was 1.1%.

–Elizabeth Jensen