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Author:  paulzolo [ Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:58 am ]
Post subject:  BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
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A BBC sitcom has been criticised as "Islamophobic" during a Commons debate about whether the BBC's programmes and staff reflect UK diversity.

Labour's Rupa Huq criticised Citizen Khan's depiction of a "quite backward" family of Muslims.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36048059

No. It’s just dreadful. I was amazed that it got a second series.

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A BBC spokesman said: "The fact that Citizen Khan returns for its fifth series this year is a sign of its popularity with all audiences - indeed the show has won several awards, including Best TV character at the Asian Media Awards.

:shock:
Author:  pcernie [ Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
It really is a throwback.
Author:  jonbwfc [ Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
It's written by a muslim!
Author:  paulzolo [ Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
pcernie wrote:
It really is a throwback.

Apart from the whole “Islamophobia” thing, the format, writing, acting and even premise is so very 1970s, it’s painful to watch.

And to be totally honest, when I see it I can’t help remembering Michael Bates in It Ain’t Half Hot Mum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK4JDwLKYPQ

If Citizen Khan was written by a white man, people would be crying “racist”.
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Fri Apr 15, 2016 3:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
maybe they need to add a few suicide bombers to bring it bang up to date ...
Author:  jonbwfc [ Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
paulzolo wrote:
If Citizen Khan was written by a white man, people would be crying “racist”.

If yer auntie had balls.. Surprisingly enough, the race/religion/culture of the program maker is relevant here.

Citizen Khan is rubbish, but it is by definition not racist.
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
As above, it's a comedy based on Muslims written by a Muslim. It's a bit like Goodness Gracious Me but just not as funny.
Author:  jonbwfc [ Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
cloaked_wolf wrote:
It's a bit like Goodness Gracious Me but just not as funny.

To be fair they're not quite the same kind of show - GGM was a sketch show whereas Citizen Khan is a very straight sitcom. However I think the idea that both were simply comedy specific to their own culture is overstated. Much of 'Citizen Khan' is in fact almost identical to much of 'Terry & June'. It's about pomposity and social climbing and stupidity and those are not characteristics confined to one racial group. Equally while GGM's sketches were viewed through the lens of Asian culture, they were again about characteristics we all share - pride, greed, general bad behaviour, the expectations of parents and the rebelliousness of children. GGM's most famous sketch was a parody of the behaviour of White English people..

There is racism in the world and it's effects are horrible. But the fact a group of muslims are confident enough to make a show which, while actually quite staid and traditional, is painted with the palette of their culture and that this show is prime time on the UK's national network is actually a good thing. I'd prefer it if it was more innovative and sharper but the fact it exists as it does cheers me on one level.
Author:  hifidelity2 [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC sitcom Citizen Khan 'Islamophobic', says MP
jonbwfc wrote:
cloaked_wolf wrote:
It's a bit like Goodness Gracious Me but just not as funny.

. GGM's most famous sketch was a parody of the behaviour of White English people...

I will have the blandest thing on the menu
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