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The BBC has been accused of stereotyping Muslims in its new sitcom, Citizen Khan.

The broadcaster has received 185 complaints since the first episode aired on BBC One on Monday, with some claiming it was a "tasteless depiction of Islam".

Complaints have risen overnight, however, the BBC said it has evidence of a lobbying campaign.

The six-part series follows a Muslim community worker in Birmingham.

It was created by British Muslim, Adil Ray, who also stars in the show.

Other members of the cast include My Family star Kris Marshall as a mosque manager and Shobu Kapoor, who played Gita in EastEnders, as Mrs Khan.
"Insulting"

The media watchdog, Ofcom, said it received in the region of 20 complaints about the programme.

One viewer who complained to the BBC said the show "insulted" and "ridiculed" Islam.

"We feel though as if this show has crossed the line and we expected a comedy show but now we have witnessed a mocking show," said the viewer.

Another wrote that the content was "bigoted" and "offensive".
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It is good to change the stereotyped image of Muslims always being serious and shouting that has appeared so often in the media”

Yousuf Bhailok Former Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain

But others, commenting on a BBC messageboard following Monday night's broadcast defended the show.

Referring to a scene in which a teenage daughter hastily changed her attire before her father entered the room, one said: "People are reading too much into Citizen Khan, especially the hijab thing, it happens!"

Comedian Humza Arshad, star of the hit internet comedy Diary of a Badman, told the BBC's Asian Network that he felt some of the jokes went "a bit too far".

"I wasn't offended but I think some other people might be. For example, the scene with the Quran. Personally I'd play it safe. Some people might complain about it - I've got similar feedback myself by the audience, the Muslim community is one of the most sensitive communities out there."

Former Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, Yousuf Bhailok said the show was "the best thing the BBC has done recently".

"It is good to change the stereotyped image of Muslims always being serious and shouting that has appeared so often in the media," he said.

"There is great humour among Muslims. I am glad it has been made....50% article at link.
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Why don't they just blow up the BBC?

Would do us all good for a change.
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Muslim comedy sparks 185 complaints to the BBC
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I bet it's completely harmless and doesn't even touch on religion...
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Why don't they just blow up the BBC?

Would do us all good for a change.
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185 out of how many people that watched it..Not many complaints
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Why don't they just blow up the BBC?

Would do us all good for a change.
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185 out of how many people that watched it..Not many complaints
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Sounds like fun..I'm a gonna watch it
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they hate islam exposed , this is the problem
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Let the sand-apes complain.
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In the UK we have been able to find comedy in everything.

If thes efuckwitts no like our sense of humour, they can head for the airports and fuck back off to where they originate and where their beloved fucking religion is not subject to the humour of another country - fucking imbeciles
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Let the sand-apes complain.
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The complainers were the self appointed busybody PC brigade. Not Muslims.
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muslims and comedy don't go together. They are way to hateful to enjoy life.
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they hate islam exposed , this is the problem
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This show is like "Little Mosque on the Prairie". It is an attempt to sanitize Islam and make it look acceptable.
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In the UK we have been able to find comedy in everything.

If thes efuckwitts no like our sense of humour, they can head for the airports and fuck back off to where they originate and where their beloved fucking religion is not subject to the humour of another country - fucking imbeciles
CUNTS
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uk comedy is fucking terrible, you would have to be retarded to find it funny, judging from your comment and spelling your probably in that category.
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Someone has to do it:

islampeace
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In the UK we have been able to find comedy in everything.

If thes efuckwitts no like our sense of humour, they can head for the airports and fuck back off to where they originate and where their beloved fucking religion is not subject to the humour of another country - fucking imbeciles
CUNTS
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uk comedy is fucking terrible, you would have to be retarded to find it funny, judging from your comment and spelling your probably in that category.
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Correction, the "comedy" in Britain these days is utter shit.

The older stuff is gold, pure gold.

Remember when the BBC used to make such awesome shows like 'One Foot in the Grave' and 'Keeping Up Appearances'?

Nowadays it's stuff like 'Slagwhore and Fatguts'.

** Also, thanks for the pin :D **

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Re: Muslim comedy sparks 185 complaints to the BBC
Here's a good joke about Islam.

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In the UK we have been able to find comedy in everything.

If thes efuckwitts no like our sense of humour, they can head for the airports and fuck back off to where they originate and where their beloved fucking religion is not subject to the humour of another country - fucking imbeciles
CUNTS
 Quoting: skybetcam 1421830


uk comedy is fucking terrible, you would have to be retarded to find it funny, judging from your comment and spelling your probably in that category.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22529585


Correction, the "comedy" in Britain these days is utter shit.

The older stuff is gold, pure gold.

Remember when the BBC used to make such awesome shows like 'One Foot in the Grave' and 'Keeping Up Appearances'?

Nowadays it's stuff like 'Slagwhore and Fatguts'.

** Also, thanks for the pin :D **
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The IT Crowd is good.
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Ah, another good reason why I don't watch TV in England.
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They should take the names of all those complaining, round them up, and stone them to death.

No?
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You can't poke fun at any race or religion or you will be fired from your job, shunned from the community and labeled as a racist. The only time this is okay is when it's directed towards a white Christian then that's okay.
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You can't poke fun at any race or religion or you will be fired from your job, shunned from the community and labeled as a racist. The only time this is okay is when it's directed towards a white Christian then that's okay.
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..and only then, if you're commenting on Straight Middle Aged White Males.
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they hate islam exposed , this is the problem
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this
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Considering how many muslims are in Brimingham and how many watched the show, thats not a lot of complains. Next episode even they would stop complaining and its a great way to lossen them up.

Back in their own countries islam and muslims are made fun of 24/7. In pakistan where I'm from our media makes fun of imams all the time. Every show has an imam issuing fatwas left and right and people laughing their guts out. Its just hilarious!

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Let the sand-apes complain.
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Fuck Mohammad, Allah, and the camels they rode in on...


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lol,i watched the show with my muslim partner(im christian)and he found it a bit insulting but never the less wailed with laughter at times.i thought it was just trying to soften the image of islam.they are just so defensive and intolarant of anykind of opinion opposing theirs.imho the time of the free world is over and minoritys have become the new majority.their takeover is almost complete.god help us all.5a
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It was written by a muslim.
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they hate islam exposed , this is the problem
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This show is like "Little Mosque on the Prairie". It is an attempt to sanitize Islam and make it look acceptable.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22816375


Sanitize? It is a perfectly normal monotheistic religion , no better and no worse than any other.....to say otherwise is ridiculous and bigoted since plenty of examples can be dredged up about the other two.
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Fuck Mohammad, Allah, and the camels they rode in on...


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Fuck Mohammad, Allah, and the camels they rode in on...


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the Bullshit British Channel, what do you expect? you brits have teeth like urinals, everytime you guys talk i wanna piss in your mouth





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