"BBC One re-commissions family sitcom Citizen Khan", "Citizen Khan gets second series from BBC despite 'anti-Islam' controversy", "BBC One - Citizen Khan, Series 2, Alia's College", "Pre-registration for CITIZEN KHAN from SRO Audiences", "Citizen Khan Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University - British Comedy Guide", "Citizen Khan Series 5 - A Khanderful Life - British Comedy Guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Citizen_Khan_episodes&oldid=1083722532. He says: She loves it. Most likely to say (to Shazia) - Ladoo" (a sweet nothing meaning sweet cake). . Weve done some great aerial shots of Birmingham city centre and over Moseley and Sparkhill and the cricket ground. Show Summary @TVmaze. The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Copyright: BBC, Upright. Dave (Kris Marshal) - a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as "ginger" and . The Khans decide to have a family day out to visit Farley Manor, owned by Lord Anstruther, which is putting on a display of Indian treasures collected during the British Raj. We are already perceived as a suspect community, who are failing to integrate and assimilate. Dave is trying to set up a children's book club at the mosque, but all Mr Khan wants to do is watch the cricket.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH. After their wedding, Shazia and Amjad live next door from her parents. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. But those with an ounce of intelligence can see right through this sorry excuse of a programme, which fails miserably to assimilate Islam into mainstream, Four men jailed over Birmingham cannabis factories, Talha Ahsan family hold one-year vigil for extradited son, Farha the film that Israel doesnt want you to see. "[10], The BBC received over 700 complaints[11] following the airing of the first episode with a further 20 complaints to Ofcom. Mrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of the stress, and the family rush her to hospital. There's great excitement as the entire family gathers at the Khan house before heading out to the ceremony. E complaints@impress.press What makes Citizen Khan literally cringworthy is the sordid effort BBC and Adil Ray in particular have made in depicting Pakistanis, but to me Muslims from the subcontinent in general as backward, uneducated, stingy and racist. The always cheerful Omar was a regular at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque in the first two series. Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre. 34 episodes (5 series) Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She loved walking down the red carpet at the Cineworld premiere in Birmingham.. Having originally briefly visited the family from her home in Pakistan, Naani's now a permanent fixture in the house. Help us tell stories the mainstream ignores. In his new role as househusband, Mr Khan introduces strict new house rules, and sends his younger daughter Alia to a London Mosque for work experience. BBC One sitcom about a British-Asian family. "[12], The Independent's Arifa Akbar commented negatively on its many clichd jokes and character traits and drawing many comparisons with 1970s-style sitcoms. Your privacy is important to us. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Shazia Khan (Maya Sondhi) probabaly the most genuine (but misunderstood) within the Khan household. But when Mr Khan discovers he might be able to find an investor for his new invention amongst the funeral mourners, he throws himself into the burial arrangements. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Snobby Mrs. Malik is Amjad's mother. Mr Khan is determined to be the impresario behind the new call to prayer at the Sparkhill mosque and sets out to hold his own X Factor style auditions. Who are the cast members of Citizen Khan? Mrs Khan is having a makeover and Mr Khan wants the starring role in the mosque video that Dave is making. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. He represents the British experience with Islam. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Proud husband, big-hearted father and self-appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. Her only mistake is entrusting it to Mr Khan, who promptly loses it. Believing her to be dedicated to her religion and studies, she's the apple of her Dad's eye - little does he know what she really gets up to! Amjad is Shazia's fianc. Meanwhile, Mr Khan's efforts to impress the council committee are put on hold while he babysits Naani round the old manor. Everything goes swimmingly until his lies catch up with him and life on the farm becomes quite a handful. [5] On 2 December 2013, BBC controller Charlotte Moore announced that Citizen Khan had been renewed for a third series which began airing on 31 October 2014. However Mrs Khan makes a discovery that forces Mr Khan to quiz Alia about every father's worst nightmare Having been made to sleep in the car by Mrs Khan after forgetting their wedding anniversary, Mr Khan is on a mission to make amends. She's fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband Amjad. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. A youngish white guy who has come to embrace the faith on his own initative and then made it to the heights of masjid manager. From Only Fools and Horses to Live at the Apollo we can guarantee plenty of awesome Comedy Greats.This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Lets Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Amjad originally worked at a . Tidy this article up now!Write about me and my misadventures from an in-universe point of view (except on out-of-universe pages, such as ones for stories and actors), check your spelling and grammar, cite your sources, and make sure you have written clean code! The Imam calls a special fast. He has played Nick Harper in My Family, Colin Frissell in the 2003 film Love Actually, Gratiano in The Merchant of Venice, and Dave in the first series of Citizen Khan (2012). Matters are further complicated when the manageress at the chicken shop, Sandra takes a shine to Amjad. Meanwhile family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son in- law Amjads job promotion. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. BBCs Citizen Khan has to be the most distasteful genre of comedy on British prime time television, writes Dilly Hussain. Citizen Khan Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy' Scab. It's Christmas Eve, 10 months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding, and Mr Khan is in a festive mood for once. She dreams of having the name Shannon and living in Solihull with her husband. Mrs Khans mother is staying with the family. Dave replaced the old mosque manager, Dave, much to Mr Khan's bemusement. By providing us with your information you are consenting to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. But holidays cost money plus there's Shazias honeymoon to pay for. Thats why I really enjoyed presenting The One Show., Citizen Khan - Alia Khan (BHAVNA LIMBACHIA), Mr Khan (ADIL RAY), Mrs Khan (SHOBU KAPOOR), Naani (ADLYN ROSS), Shazia Malik (KRUPA PATTANI), Amjad Malik (ABDULLAH AFZAL). But Mr Khans big opportunity to hob nob with the big wigs of the Sparkhill Business Association is threatened when he has to take his mother- in- law on a shopping trip she will never forget. [8], In April 2016, the show was condemned in parliament by Rupa Huq, the Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton, who called its portrayal of a Birmingham Muslim family "quite backward". But he forgets that he'd agreed to look after his wayward niece Shabana. Mohammed is born the same day Christians believe Jesus was born on. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Mr. Khan is reluctantly accepting of his daughter's love for Amjad, but it doesn't mean he finds him any less of an idiot! The show was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 27 August 2012. I forgot, it is BBC after all, the expert on Islam and the vanguard of impartial coverage. Five series have been shown so far. It is set in Sparkhill, South Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani man Mr Khan (Ray), as "the capital of British Pakistan". The BBC claimed it had evidence the complaints were part of a lobbying campaign and countered it saying a number of people, including those of Muslim communities, praised the show and referred to its audience figures as a "very positive start. The Independent Monitor The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. Another theme that runs through Citizen Khan up to the new series is that Muslim men dictate everything whilst the women stay at home but in reality steer the decisions. With the help of son-in-law-to-be Amjad, a ridiculous disguise and a spying mission, Mr Khan tries to stop Naani moving out at all costs. 24. After unsuccessfully asking Dave to let him use the mosque's television, Khan bullies Amjad into sneaking his set out of the prayer room into the back where his friends are waiting. Mr Khan sees Mr Malik as his fast track onto a local business committee. But his boast to Dave that he knows local boy Moeen Ali backfires when Amjad suggests he could get the famous England all-rounder to make a celebrity appearance at the fundraiser that Mrs Khan and Shazia are helping organise. Nestle has confirmed that it has discontinued Nestle Coffee Mate Light in the UK. Most likely to say (to Amjad) - "Budhoo" (a sweet nothing meaning idiot). Hes very excited about being part of the Muslim community. Mrs Khan decides she and Mr Khan should have more 'together' time, and invites Khan along to watch her tango class demonstration. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Series 2 sees a new white, ginger Muslim convert take over as mosque manager who is also called Dave. [8], The first episode of Citizen Khan was first broadcast on BBC One on 27 August 2012, in a late timeslot of 10:20pm. FAQ. This is how I perceive each character to be and Ive held back generously in my depiction! Ray maintains that Mr Khan is a comic character who is intended for families of any ethnic background to relate to, as with other British family sitcoms. Subscribe to our mailing list and we'll send you updates, Citizen Khan is a mockery of Islam and Muslims, To the airheads and stoners within our community who are absolutely oblivious to the socio-political reality facing Islam and Muslims in the wake of 9/11, the show may seem like a good laugh. A bimbo engaged to another bimbo. Mr Khan buys a drone camera to keep an eye on the local neighbourhood and finds out that his grandson Mo is being bullied at nursery. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. "[15] The debate continued for a third week, with the Yorkshire Post publishing an article by Pakistani journalist Sabbiyah Pervez appealing to her own community to "stop being so defensive and learn to laugh at itself. Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi, Krupa Pattani and more. The Good Fight #5: Strength, conditioning, and dealing with the ego, After watching the Labour Files I will never vote for Keir Starmer, The Good Fight #4: Mixed martial arts, forgiveness, and being a holistic Muslim, The Good Fight #3: Kickboxing, vice addiction, and forming good habits, Humza Yousaf launches bid to become Scottish First Minister. It received what Digital Spy referred to as an "impressive" 3.41 million viewers and 20.9% of the audience. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. Mr Khan's day off from being a 'busy' community leader is interrupted when Alia fails her exams, prompting Mrs Khan to lay down the law. Khan meets Dave, the new mosque manager, but can he accommodate Khan's daughter's wedding?Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Black Adder: htt. And I find that if I talk to the director like him, bossing people about, things get done quicker!. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/#comedy #comedyvideo #citizenkhan #live #livestream #comedygreats Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Whilst I appreciate an element of racism does exist not only within the Pakistani community, but also the Bangladeshi and Indian Gujarati community (even towards each other), it is nowhere next to as blatant Citizen Khan makes out to be. Shazia and Amjad try to find somewhere else to live, because their landlord is selling their house and they can't afford the deposit to buy it. We spoke to its creator and star, Adil Ray, to find out the secrets of the show's success and what happens. Within some Muslim households, the men do the work, earn the money, provide the food, call the shots, make the decisions whilst the women look after the house and raise the children. On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. Most of the time, she feels embarrassed because of her dad, but stands up for him in a time of need. In line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off. Citizen Khan Dave Dave is the new Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Anil Gupta, Richard Pinto, James Carey and Adil Ray. First Appearance: Zainab Akhtar as Nadiya Malik. Most likely to say I love being a Muslim. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Mr Khan made an off-handed remark about an Islamic teaching only to have Imam Dave contradict him. Mr Khan wants to go to the mosque to meet the local MP, who is visiting to endorse the mosque's mobile men's health check unit. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. Meanwhile, there are more pressing problems on the domestic front: Alia's got a boyfriend called Scab. W impress.press. Citizen Khan (TV Series 2012-2021) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Edit Citizen Khan (2012-2021) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Kam Frantic . Again, aspects of this do exist. Episode 5 (24 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). I did some before, a long time before all this comedy lark started and I miss it. Learn more about the full cast of Citizen Khan with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. Does not include Christmas Special. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Adils mum loves to see the sitcom being filmed at the BBCs studios in Manchester. Citizen Khan Characters. David Isaacs. A pathological liar, racist, rude, highly irreligious who is a proud Brit and Pakistani but rude to his guests and disrespects his mother-in-law. Five series have been shown so far. If you follow 5Pillars, and you understand its importance in todays climate, then please support us for as little as 5 a month, it only takes a minute to make a donation. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Blackadder: h. Shazia Khan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Khan and the elder sister of Alia Khan. The Good Fight #6: Dilly Hussain is humbled on competition day! Always looking to impress and show off to others whilst being an absolute discredit to human existence, and constantly making sexual innuendos. For Mr Khan the fewer the guests the better, which is why he believes in inviting only influential people like Councillor Javed. It is the day of Shazia's hen do, and she is looking forward to having some fun with her friends. But then it turns out Shazia has alternative plans. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. Most likely to say - Mr Khan, community leader, they all know me and sweetie darling. What are the. The title of the show is a play on the title of the Orson Welles film Citizen Kane. Its a Pakistani requirement. Never one to miss out on a bargain, he then abuses Mrs Khans staff discount card at the supermarket to become the local nappy dealer. With more make-up than a circus clown shes constantly pulling the wool over her parents eyes. The third series began on BBC One on Friday 31 October 2014 at 8:30pm.[7]. Whether you're a fan of the classics or if stand up comedy is more up your street then check out our hand picked playlists full of the funniest clips by the best performers.This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Regulated by IMPRESS: Screenwriter 2 Credits. And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. Other guest stars this series include Ronni Ancona as a chicken shop owner, Steve Furst as a council worker and Tyger Drew-Honey from Outnumbered in episode six.. Premiering on 12 July 2013, the series airs on Comedy Central India in India. And if he looks nifty on his feet, thats because 41-year-old Adil used to play cricket. Created by, written by, and starring Adil Ray, the show is about the titular Mr. Khan, a self-styled 'community leader' within Sparkhill, Birmingham's Pakistani community. Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi and others. Mrs Khan's mother is staying with the family. Sitcom focusing on Mr Khan - self appointed community leader and future President of the Sparkhill Pakistani Business Association. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. Five series have been shown so far. On top of it all it just so happens to be the Khans wedding anniversary. And of course, this is Adil Ray, the man who recently said in the Birmingham Mail that Muslim women at colleges shouldnt wear the niqab and supported BMCs initial niqab ban. While trying to teach Baby Mo how to play cricket Mr Khan discovers that his little grandson might be psychic, and immediately sets him to work picking his lottery numbers. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Kris Marshall), Dave (Matthew Cottle). In customary Khan style, he decides to bend the truth in order to win Marina round. To the airheads and stoners within our community who are absolutely oblivious to the socio-political reality facing Islam and Muslims in the wake of 9/11, the show may seem like a good laugh. The Christmas episode got five million viewers which is a really good figure. Unfortunately he has to impress the head of the welcoming committee, Marina Fairchild, first. Mrs Khan wants the whole family to come, so Mr Khan has to find a way to get all of them from Sparkhill to Glasgow. Mr Khan (Adil Ray) The self professed community leader who drives a crap Mercedes. Mrs Malik (Harvey Virdi) the arogant mother of Amjad who is constantly competing and putting down the Khans based on their material wealth. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Amjad (Abdullah Afzal). His most prized possessions are his yellow Mercedes and his Italian/Chinese designed checked suit, which he has kept carefully ever since her originally purchased them in 1981. For instance, Citizen Khan Series 2 Episode 1 attracted overall figures of 4.53m, a consolidated share of 15.1% including 1.17 million BBC iPlayer requests. [84], Series 1, 2 & 3 are available to buy on iTunes in both Standard Definition and High Definition,[85][86][87] "A Khan Christmas" and "A Khan Family Christmas" have also been made available to buy. Bit of a coconut. Some British Muslims claimed that the show "ridicules" and "insults" Islam. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Proud husband, big-hearted father and self- appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. What are the chances? Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles royal reception in Birmingham, but he hasn't had an invitation. [22], In June 2021, Ray was in a debate on Good Morning Britain about 'woke' comedy rows, and stated that the BBC was thinking about making a Christmas Special, but conversations would need to be had about the content and 'offensive stereotypes'.[23]. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 18 November. Presenter John Rees discussed whether the BBC comedy was stereotyping Muslims, or whether it was fun and could be laughed about by Muslims. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). The series attracted a record 3.3 million viewers. Why go to the Maldives when theres a perfectly nice guest house in Bradford ? Khan needs to take a guinea pig, and future son-in-law Amjad fits the bill perfectly. Amjad is Shazia's husband. Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. 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The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. Why did they replace Shazia in Citizen Khan? Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle review: Move away from the mouse, Gareth Butterfield tries out a top-spec pen tablet, Alison Hammond makes surprise visit to Birmingham cafe with This Morning co-star, The popular Brummie posed for a photo with staff at Windowbox Caf, in Sutton Coldfield, BBC Peaky Blinders star Sophie Rundle teases return for the upcoming film, She could return as Ada Shelby for the Peaky Blinders film, Dunelm implementing new rule as it follows in Sainsbury's footsteps. A white Muslim convert cannot be involved in mosque issues nor can a Somali Muslim give advice on religious matters. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. The image screaming out from the TV screens is that only over-50s, bearded Pakistani men who wear a Jinnah topi (hat) have the right to comment on religious and mosque affairs. As we know, he loves a bargain. BBC producer Anil Gupta also writes for Citizen Khan and has produced Asian sketch show Goodness Gracious Me and spoof chat show The Kumars At No. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ [1] In Series One, Kris Marshall starred as Dave, the manager of Mr Khan's local mosque. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. On her hospital gurney, while waiting to see a doctor (whom she tries to set up with Alia), Mrs Khan makes her husband promise to stop Shazia, Amjad and Baby Mo going to live with the in-laws. Citizen Khan. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 27 November 2015. Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. Join Mr Khan, family and friends LIVE for their best moments from Series 1 and 2 of Citizen Khan!Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Blackadder: http://bit.ly/ComedyGreatsBlackadderLive at the Apollo: http://bit.ly/2L9SAuAFawlty Towers: http://bit.ly/2L9FRYHOnly Fools and Horses: https://bit.ly/CGOnlyFoolsAndHorsesLike us on Facebook! The Wiki Speaking to The Daily Telegraph in 2015 ahead of the launch of series 4, Adil Ray stated that fans of the show realise it is a "big laugh out loud comedy, not a reflection of every Muslim or Pakistani family in the country."[21]. [83] In the United Kingdom, reruns of the show air on Gold. We wanted a Lord and I thought he would be brilliant, so why not try? James Cary. So Mr Khan and Amjad hotfoot it to the posh country club to confront Scab's father in a sweaty sauna and give him a piece of their minds. Episode 3 (10 September, BBC One,10.35pm), Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. The Khans believe it is because they are a bit snooty and object to the idea of having a Pakistani daughter-in-law. Im not as bad, or as good if you look at it that way, as method actors like David Suchet or Daniel Day-Lewis. Shes the apple of her Dad's eye but little does he know what she really gets up to. Opinion outside the United Kingdom was also mixed, resulting in many heated debates. When the car breaks down, he is forced to improvise alternative travel arrangements, which gives them all plenty of time to reminisce about Alia's early years. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. Originally from Pakistan, Khan is also very proud of being British. Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray, Mr Khan is determined to be the impresario behind the new call to prayer at the Sparkhill mosque, and sets out to hold his own. Outside of the UK, the Pakistani newspaper The News International criticised the BBC's use of Pakistani flags in the Khan's home, and Mr Khan's younger daughter quickly putting on a hijab and pretending to read the Qur'an. Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus. In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. 34 episodes (5 series), 2012 2016. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Kris Marshall. Just be aware that behind the sickening humour, the BBC are sending Muslims an indirect message that toleration of shows like Citizen Khan and more Adil Ray-type Muslims is what British society wants in the twenty-first century. "[18], Series 3 of Citizen Khan gained an audience of around 5 million per episode, including iPlayer views. 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