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. Shazia (Krupa Pattani). The day of Shazia's wedding to Amjad finally dawns, but it doesn't get off to a great start when Mrs Khan falls out with her daughter and refuses to attend the ceremony. The always cheerful Omar was a regular at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque in the first two series. "[12], The Independent's Arifa Akbar commented negatively on its many clichd jokes and character traits and drawing many comparisons with 1970s-style sitcoms. The character of Mr Khan has made appearances at Children in Need 2014 (in which he appeared as a guest in the EastEnders pub), The Queen Victoria, Comic Relief 2015,[28] (in which he joked he was hoping to be considered for Jeremy Clarkson's job at Top Gear), the FA Cup Final 2015 (supporting local Birmingham team Aston Villa),[29] and in October 2015, took over the train announcements at Birmingham New Street station for an hour. The Imam calls a special fast. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates! His most prized possessions are his yellow Mercedes, his Italian/Chinese designed checked suit, his brown kufi hat and his briefcase (all purchased in 1981). But the Khan household is rarely quiet, let alone when there is a crucial cricket match on. These are programmes with a similar premise. But holidays cost money plus there's Shazias honeymoon to pay for. IMPRESS, 16-18 New Bridge Street, And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. Whether youre Arab, Turk, African or Asian, there will always be racism and nationalism among those who are actually ignorant of Islams true teachings of brotherhood. But the training regime and selection process is tougher than he was expecting, even with Amjad helping him to get fit on the streets of Birmingham. 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. She dreams of having the name Shannon and living in Solihull with her husband. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Keith (Phil Nice). Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. And when the two parties collide, the wedding is left hanging in the balance. [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]. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. "[18], Series 3 of Citizen Khan gained an audience of around 5 million per episode, including iPlayer views. 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. [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". Citizen Khan is a sitcom airing on BBC One. Join us in our mission to support and promote British comedy across the decades. On 20 January 2016, it was confirmed the show would return for a fifth and final series which started airing on 4 November 2016. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus. Mr Khan embraces Christmas like never before by launching his own range of traditional halal mince pies with the help of a local business dragon. The Christmas episode got five million viewers which is a really good figure. It is a bit weird. Citizen Khan 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. Five series have been shown so far. W impress.press. 1 Episode 2016. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. I was thrilled when he said yes. With the wedding being planned, Mr and Mrs Khan invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party. Episodes usually revolve around Mr. Khan attempting to throw his weight around, getting into trouble as a result, and trying to . She tells Mr Khan to sign Alia up at the Muslim Academy, but when he finds out how much it costs, Khan decides there's a better option. Many of you may remember Goodness Gracious Me that was genuinely funny because it didnt particularly pick on the religious aspects of Hinduism, Sikhism or Islam; instead it expanded on the cultural stereotypes white Brits had about Asians and vice versa. That like American Jews and European Christians, Muslims are ready to satirize their religion under freedom of expression to make people laugh? Hes young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. Im not going to say dont watch Citizen Khan because I admit I watch it myself! 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. 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. Meanwhile, Shazia has her friends Matt and Debbie from work. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 14 November. Meanwhile, there are more pressing problems on the domestic front: Alia's got a boyfriend called Scab. Premiering on 12 July 2013, the series airs on Comedy Central India in India. Shazia and Alia clash when Alia tries to hijack the studio session to get photos for her personal fashion vlog (which already has thousands of followers - most of them drawn to a video of Mr Khan walking to the bathroom in his underpants).Note: First series 4 appearances of Shobu Kapoor as Mrs Khan, Matthew Cottle as Dave and Nish Nathwani as Riaz. The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. Unfortunately he has to impress the head of the welcoming committee, Marina Fairchild, first. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. The following is an episode list for the BBC One sitcom Citizen Khan. And if he looks nifty on his feet, thats because 41-year-old Adil used to play cricket. He doesn't seem to mind though, and is keen to understand more about the family's religion. The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Shes the apple of her Dad's eye but little does he know what she really gets up to. Shes become a celebrity herself and she enjoys the attention. But then it turns out Shazia has alternative plans. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. For Mr Khan the fewer the guests the better, which is why he believes in inviting only influential people like Councillor Javed. 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]. 2012 - 2016. Why did they replace Shazia in Citizen Khan? He sees a chance to get his invite directly when he hears HRH might be dropping in to the city farm. Copyright: BBC, Upright. Mr Khan is a bigshot, a loud man, a self-proclaimed 'community leader'. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. 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. Episode 5 (24 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). In a nutshell, is it really productive and beneficial for community cohesion that the BBC air such a show amidst all the misconceptions non-Muslims already have about Muslims and Asians in Britain? Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. Amjad is Shazia's husband. The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? Amjad's mother, Mrs Malik, is threatening to solve Shazia and Amjad's housing problems by taking them with her to live in Bradford. Instead the masses are shown a phlegm-coughing, sexually-frustrated husband, a pestering wife, deceptive promiscuous teenage daughter and a ditzy daughter who is engaged to mentally-incapable corpse! Regulated by IMPRESS: FAQ. 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.. Imam Dave! In other households, the men do all of that with exception to the decision making and calling the shots yes, women do wear the trousers in some Muslim households! We look behind the scenes of the BBC1 hit sitcom, Sign up to our email newsletter for daily updates on what's happening in and around Birmingham. It's Christmas Eve, 10 months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding, and Mr Khan is in a festive mood for once. DAVE (Kris Marshall) Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Mrs Khan's on the warpath because Mr Khan's forgotten to book the wedding venue, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as he can persuade mosque manager Dave to do him a favour. London, EC4V 6AG Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. The third series of Citizen Khan will comprise six episodes, with recordings taking place at Media City Studios in Manchester from 10 August 2014 until 1 October 2014. Citizen Khan is returning to our screens for the fourth series of the hit BBC1 sitcom. [Citation needed]. Your privacy is important to us. Mrs Khan's on the warpath because Mr Khan's forgotten to book the wedding venue, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as he can persuade mosque manager Dave to do him a favour. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. It is the day of Shazia's hen do, and she is looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Dave (Kris Marshal) - a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as "ginger" and . 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