Naani, Mr Khan's mother-in-law, is visiting from Pakistan. 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. Shazia is the first girl he has really spoken to and it shows. 2012 - 2016. Mrs Khans mother is staying with the family. Riaz is one of the regulars at the Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque, and a regular pawn in Mr. Khan's plans. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). It was set in Sparkhill, East Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani Muslim Mr Khan (Ray), as "the capital of British Pakistan". Mr Khan is off to meet the new mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. Citizen Khan In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. James Cary. Omar (Felix Dexter) Somali Muslim who speaks with a Nigerian accent. 5Pillars is the only regulated Muslim news site in Europe, Australia and the Americas. The Good Fight #6: Dilly Hussain is humbled on competition day! Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. SEARCH epguides. Adil Ray OBE Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Most likely to say - Oh my God - Think of the shame. Mrs Khan is worried that he sounds too rough and sends Mr Khan (and son-in-law Amjad) to give him a talking to - at a pub. IMDb. [13] Mark Jones of The Guardian was more optimistic, describing it as "an affable enough debut, deserving a wider audience than this post-watershed slot is likely to attract."[14]. W impress.press. He represents the British experience with Islam. 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. 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. He makes his own tricorn hat from cereal boxes, rings a bell and says: If we Muslims can do call to prayer, we can do call to car boot sale too.. Spoken to and treated like a Martian from Mars by Mr Khan. 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. 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. 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. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting for her recently widowed friend. Shes fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband-to-be Amjad. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. That opens up a massive can of worms, says Adil, an old boy of Handsworth Grammar School. 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". Could it have something to do with the fact that he has been given the honour of placing the star on top of the Sparkhill inter-faith Christmas tree? The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? He says: I turned out for West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club, part of the Birmingham and District Premier Cricket League and where Moeen Ali played after me. [Citation needed]. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ 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. Image shows left to right: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock), Comedy Chronicles: Utterly Buffery - The short but special comic career of Tony Buffery. Mr Khan is convinced his fun day with a bouncy Mosque and 'pin the beard on the Imam' stall will be far more popular than Dave's Women in Islam event. Its a Pakistani requirement. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Proud husband, big-hearted father and self-appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. 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. 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. A second series of 6 episodes was recorded at the MediaCityUK in Salford, Greater Manchester, from 6 June to 18 July 2013, and broadcast from 1 October to 8 November.[2][3]. 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. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. Mr Khans new plasma TV , complete with surroundy soundy, provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan vs. England cricket match. 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! Creators Anil Gupta Richard Pinto Adil Ray Stars Adil Ray Bhavna Limbachia Abdullah Afzal See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 43 User reviews Episodes 34 Top-rated Fri, Oct 18, 2013 S2.E3 [5] On 18 September 2013, the BBC announced that the second series would air on Friday nights in the prime time 9.30pm slot from 4 October. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. [20], Citizen Khan has been exported to Australia, India, Russia, Bulgaria and New Zealand, spawned Christmas specials and prompted a UK-wide "live" tour of regional theaters. Imam Dave! 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. Her husband is rich and always away on business. Blithe Spirit2020 But an encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows him how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a Khanderful Life after all. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. I hope it will run and run. This is how I perceive each character to be and Ive held back generously in my depiction! And I find that if I talk to the director like him, bossing people about, things get done quicker!. 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. Adils mum loves to see the sitcom being filmed at the BBCs studios in Manchester. When she visits the Khan house, Mrs. Khan is always anxious to please her. Stuck with a loser of a husband for life. I thought Imam Dave was the perfect icing on the cake. Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to fianc Amjad. Naani (Adlyn Ross). Mr Khan already has something planned - he's opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street. Episode 5 (24 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). 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. 34 episodes (5 series), 2012 2016. Mr and Mrs Khan find themselves at loggerheads when she requires calm for a prayer meeting and he hopes to invite some friends over to watch a cricket match on their new TV. [9], The Independent's Hasnet Lais stated "Credit must be given to Adil Ray for not sparing any sacred cows and shining light on the conundrum of some British Muslim women under the patriarchal cosh. Mr Khan is reluctant to spend the "rainy day" money. Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/#comedy #comedyvideo #citizenkhan #live #livestream #comedygreats 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. 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. Dave has big plans for the Mosque and the local community but Mr. Khan might not always. No extras. TV sitcom. 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. Naani has a solution - she's going to give them the money for the deposit. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. 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. Citizen Khan TV Series 2012-2021 30 m IMDb RATING 6.2 /10 3.3K YOUR RATING Rate Comedy The perfect and modern ways of an Islamic family. Read about our approach to external linking. Thats why it is important to invite only influential people like Councillor Javed. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. 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). [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]. : https://bit.ly/ComedyGreatsFacebookWelcome to BBC Comedy Greats, home to the best comedy from the BBC! 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. London, EC4V 6AG Mr Khan reluctantly agrees to organise Amjad's stag do, which inadvertently involves an Imam returning from missionary work.