Mrs Khan decides she and Mr Khan should have more 'together' time, and invites Khan along to watch her tango class demonstration. She likes to bring a different guest every week, one of her friends or my many relatives. But Im also developing a new comedy character, and Id love to do more live presenting. Citizen Khan follows the trials and tribulations of Mr Khan, a loud-mouthed . 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! Mr. Khan tips his hat to Frank Capras Christmas classic Its A Wonderful Life, with Sparkhill taking the place of Bedford Falls and Mr. Khan, like George Bailey, facing up to the fact that his life hasnt turned out the way he planned it. Shes fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband-to-be Amjad. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Kris Marshall), Dave (Matthew Cottle). However, when he decides to take Amjad in hand and teach him how to be a better dad, he gets a lot more than he bargained for during a trip to the local pool and later when re-enacting a scene from gangster drama Peaky Blinders. Five series have been shown so far. BBC One sitcom about a British-Asian family. Peter Bowles, what a legend! cries Adil, who grew up in Yardley, the son of a bus driver from Pakistan and a civil service interpreter from Kenya. 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. Keith (Phil Nice). 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. Her character is depicted to be one of a model Muslim/Pakistani teenager who is anything but practicing. 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. Hes young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. Includes 2013 Christmas Special, Deleted Scenes and Outtakes, Includes 2014 Christmas Special and Outtakes, 2013 Asian Media Awards, Best TV character Citizen Khan, Episode count is as of 23 December 2016 (Series 5, Episode 7), This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 06:10. Series 5, Episode 1 repeated at 8:05am on Gold. How does mocking Islam console this? He mocks Islam and non Pakistanis at any given opportunity. Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. In another episode, Mr Khan decides to get fit and waddles his way around Birmingham city centre. Bit of a coconut. Amjad (Abdullah Afzal). A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. Ray reported that he received death threats for the show, including one threatening a riot. He's young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. The series attracted a record 3.3 million viewers. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. .. The Pakistan News Watch website countered "shows like Citizen Khan are essential in multicultural societies and help put all communities on an equal footing if everyone can have a laugh at everyone else's expense, then no one can claim superiority. On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Lets Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. Its a Pakistani requirement. Her only problem is trying to get her cheap skate Dad to pay for it. The Wiki 1 Episode 2016. Is this what is meant by integration into mainstream Britain? Amjad is Shazia's husband. On top of it all it just so happens to be the Khans wedding anniversary. He's even bought himself a new suit. Episodes usually revolve around Mr. Khan attempting to throw his weight around, getting into trouble as a result, and trying to . Birmingham city centre shop announces shock closure after less than a year, Wellgosh had only opened on the corner of New Street and Cannon Street in July last year, Pub owner hits back at ranting customer who missed out key detail in negative review, The customer had given The Why Not Inn in Halesowen a one star score on Tripadvisor - and the owner was quick to respond, BBC presenter issues 'poisoning' warning over Marks and Spencer item, Botanist James Wong issued the warning on Twitter after learning that M&S were selling daffodils alongside onions, Nestle scraps popular item in UK leaving customers 'devastated'. E complaints@impress.press Ahead the Series 4 debut in October 2015, Vicky Power of The Daily Telegraph stated "It's harmless, friendly fun for the whole family. 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". She loved walking down the red carpet at the Cineworld premiere in Birmingham.. The mosque is given when Mr Khan takes Mrs Bilal to a theme park with her friends. 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. Ive saved the most important bit till the end. Meanwhile, Shazia has her friends Matt and Debbie from work. And when the two parties collide, the wedding is left hanging in the balance. "[12], The Independent's Arifa Akbar commented negatively on its many clichd jokes and character traits and drawing many comparisons with 1970s-style sitcoms. When Alia returns from London with Mrs Khans domineering sister, Aunty Noor (. 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. And I find that if I talk to the director like him, bossing people about, things get done quicker!. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. Presenter John Rees discussed whether the BBC comedy was stereotyping Muslims, or whether it was fun and could be laughed about by Muslims. We are already perceived as a suspect community, who are failing to integrate and assimilate. Citizen Khan. Read about our approach to external linking. Join Mr Khan, family and friends LIVE for their best moments from Series 1 and 2 of Citizen Khan! 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. Mr Khan (Adil Ray) The self professed community leader who drives a crap Mercedes. When we are only weeks old, our fathers take us to a secret training ground in Small Heath where we are taught to catch and only then are we allowed out.. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow. 27 November 2015. [88][89], Series 1 to 5 are available to stream on Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer. 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. Ray stars in the BBC One comedy Citizen Khan, which he created and co-writes, as well as presenting on various BBC radio stations.Adil Ray. She dreams of having the name Shannon and living in Solihull with her husband. The Christmas episode got five million viewers which is a really good figure. Mr Khan is a bigshot, a loud man, a self-proclaimed 'community leader'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. However an eventful Annual General Meeting at the local mosque seems to provide a surprising solution, Episode 4 (17 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). 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. Mr Khan is reluctant to spend the "rainy day" money. Comedy fans have already taken Kris Marshall to their hearts for his roles as the love-lorn Colin in Love Actually and irresponsible son Nick in My Family.But in Citizen Khan they get to see him in quite a different comedy role, as the sensible and dependable Dave.. Kris describes his new character as follows: "Dave is a white Muslim convert who has come to Islam in the last few years and has . 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. Mr Khan has no option but to get to the cricket match to find Moeen and do whatever it takes. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Episode 5 (24 September, BBC One, 10.35pm). Mrs Khan is worried because she has been doing nothing except stare into space all day. The BBC ordered a seven-episode second series on 27 September 2012 due to good ratings. We are seen as terrorists, radicals, extremists and so forth. Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. 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. Perhaps more scarily, Amjad's just been accepted on a training course to become a Police Community Support Officer - or "hobby bobby", as Mr Khan dubs them. He sees a chance to get his invite directly when he hears HRH might be dropping in to the city farm. 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. To say Mr Khan is alarmed by his appointment would be an understatement. Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi and others. In the first episode, Mr Khan decides he wants to be Birminghams new Town Crier. Dave is very excited about being part of the local Muslim community and takes his job as manager seriously. The title of the show is a play on the title of the Orson Welles film Citizen Kane. Citizen Khan. From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Wikipedia. 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]. 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Some British Muslims claimed that the show "ridicules" and "insults" Islam. [8], The first episode of Citizen Khan was first broadcast on BBC One on 27 August 2012, in a late timeslot of 10:20pm. 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. Mr Khan sees Mr Malik as his fast track onto a local business committee. 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. Amjad is Shazia's fianc. And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. 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. It is the day of Shazia's hen do, and she is looking forward to having some fun with her friends. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Most likely to say - Mr Khan, community leader, they all know me and sweetie darling. Mr Khan has to drop his daughter Alia off for her first day at university - in Scotland. Mr Khan reluctantly agrees to organise Amjad's stag do, which inadvertently involves an Imam returning from missionary work. 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 . 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. It received what Digital Spy referred to as an "impressive" 3.41 million viewers and 20.9% of the audience. There's great excitement as the entire family gathers at the Khan house before heading out to the ceremony. 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. 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. Mr Khan is not supportive; he thinks Christmas is just an excuse for people to get ripped off and he believes the Khans have the perfect reason not to celebrate it as they are Muslims. [1] In Series One, Kris Marshall starred as Dave, the manager of Mr Khan's local mosque. Shazia (Krupa Pattani). The respect and honour between husband and wife, the treatment of children and the compassion between siblings. 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