Hes young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. Total viewers include overnight views plus views on BBC iPlayer, BBC HD and recorded catch-up services. Join Mr Khan, family and friends LIVE for their best moments from Series 1 and 2 of Citizen Khan!Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Blackadder: http://bit.ly/ComedyGreatsBlackadderLive at the Apollo: http://bit.ly/2L9SAuAFawlty Towers: http://bit.ly/2L9FRYHOnly Fools and Horses: https://bit.ly/CGOnlyFoolsAndHorsesLike us on Facebook! In Series 1, Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. No extras. E complaints@impress.press Citizen Khan follows the trials and tribulations of Mr Khan, a loud-mouthed, patriarchal, cricket-loving, self-appointed community leader, and his long suffering wife (played by Shobu Kapoor) and daughters Shazia (Maya Sondhi 20122014, Krupa Pattani 20152016) and Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). It is set in Sparkhill, South Birmingham, described by its lead character, a British Pakistani man Mr Khan , as "the capital of British Pakistan". Series 2 sees a new white, ginger Muslim convert take over as mosque manager who is also called Dave. Keith (Phil Nice). Naani is Mrs. Khan's mother, and a frequent thorn in Mr. Khan's side! 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. Citizen Khan. He doesn't seem to mind though, and is keen to understand more about the family's religion. He probably knows more about Islam than Mr Khan, although Mr Khan will never admit it. 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. Why go to the Maldives when theres a perfectly nice guest house in Bradford ? BBC One sitcom about a British-Asian family. 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. He's young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. And when the two parties collide, the wedding is left hanging in the balance. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 14 November. She loved walking down the red carpet at the Cineworld premiere in Birmingham.. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. After negotiating a number of bearded biker men, Khan meets the boyfriend and for purely selfish reasons invites him over to the house. For Mr Khan the fewer the guests the better, which is why he believes in inviting only influential people like Councillor Javed. Subscribe to our mailing list and we'll send you updates, Citizen Khan is a mockery of Islam and Muslims, 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. This episode aired two weeks after episode 2 due to Children in Need on 13 November. Starring Adil Ray, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi EPISODE 3 Local Hero Mr Khan is trying to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. But the Khan household is rarely quiet, let alone when there is a crucial cricket match on. To retrieve it, he heads to the Community Centre's Winter Wonderland, where Dave's putting on a show about a talking snowman that may or may not be able to fly. Dave is a white Muslim convert and Mosque Manager at the local Sparkhill Jamiya Mosque. Shazia then gives birth to a baby boy named Mohammed. Stars Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Bhavna Limbachia, Maya Sondhi, Krupa Pattani and more. Some British Muslims claimed that the show "ridicules" and "insults" Islam. I remember watching him on To the Manor Born with mum, she had a soft spot for him. Matters are further complicated when the manageress at the chicken shop, Sandra takes a shine to Amjad. 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. Naani (Adlyn Ross). Blithe Spirit2020 Citizen Khan is a British sitcom produced by the BBC and created by Adil Ray. The title of the show is a play on the title of the Orson Welles film Citizen Kane. Meanwhile, Shazia has her friends Matt and Debbie from work. And if he looks nifty on his feet, thats because 41-year-old Adil used to play cricket. Mr Khan has no option but to get to the cricket match to find Moeen and do whatever it takes. By the second episode, broadcast on 3 September, Citizen Khan clips had gone viral. 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). Citizen Khan Weve done some great aerial shots of Birmingham city centre and over Moseley and Sparkhill and the cricket ground. After the family arrives back from a trip to Pakistan, Mr Khan's mother-in-law announces she wants to move into a home. I did some before, a long time before all this comedy lark started and I miss it. On 11 March 2017, Adil Ray appeared as Mr Khan on Lets Sing and Dance for Comic Relief as a judge. Anil Gupta, Richard Pinto, James Carey and Adil Ray. 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. A white Muslim convert cannot be involved in mosque issues nor can a Somali Muslim give advice on religious matters. James Cary. Mr Khan has been spending quality time with Alia's 'friend who is a boy' Scab. 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. The Khans believe it is because they are a bit snooty and object to the idea of having a Pakistani daughter-in-law. The Independent Monitor Mr Khan is a bigshot, a loud man, a self-proclaimed 'community leader'. He's even bought himself a new suit. We do not share your data with anyone. The dispute escalates and Khan finds himself staging a protest against parking fines from inside his car. Adil Ray in character at the red carpet premiere for Series 4 of Citizen Khan, Mr Khan meets Lord Anstruther (Peter Bowles) at Farley Manor, with Abigail Cruttenden as Virginia, Citizen Khan - Shazia Malik (KRUPA PATTANI), Alia Khan (BHAVNA LIMBACHIA), Adil Ray, aka Citizen Khan, jogs down Colmore Row as he films in Birmingham city centre, Citizen Khan (Adil Ray) getting the chance to be a station announcer for the afternoon at Birmingham New Street. She dreams of having the name Shannon and living in Solihull with her husband. The Islam Channel broadcast a special show entitled Politics and Media: Citizen Khan Racist stereotypes or harmless fun? [88][89], Series 1 to 5 are available to stream on Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer. He enrols, Alia, Amjad, Naani and nephew Faraz as his chicken shop crack team. Kristopher Marshall (born 11 April 1973) is an English actor, starring in films, television and on stage for more than 20 years. Mr Khan (Adil Ray) The self professed community leader who drives a crap Mercedes. What are the. 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. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. Although Adil Ray is a Muslim, the show has divided opinion on whether its humour is a mockery of followers of that religion and of stereotyping British Pakistanis. Shazia and Amjad have managed to get a trial day at an exclusive gym, but Mr Khan is more interested in contacting a famous Pakistani cricketer. Shes fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband-to-be Amjad. It received what Digital Spy referred to as an "impressive" 3.41 million viewers and 20.9% of the audience. Citizen Khan Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. Her character is depicted to be one of a model Muslim/Pakistani teenager who is anything but practicing. 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. Think before you speak. Her dream is for her family to be respected, her husband to be successful, and her house to be spotlessly clean. 27 November 2015. Its a Pakistani requirement. Naani, Mr Khan's mother-in-law, is visiting from Pakistan. Read about our approach to external linking. Meanwhile family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son in- law Amjads job promotion. SEARCH epguides. But he forgets that he'd agreed to look after his wayward niece Shabana. Mr Khan made an off-handed remark about an Islamic teaching only to have Imam Dave contradict him. Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles royal reception in Birmingham, but he hasn't had an invitation. He calls Shazia ladoo and she in return calls him buhoo, they are shown to be very romantic and love each other very much. 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. When Sam - the head of a local care centre - arrives, Mr Khan is over-the-moon. BBC producer Anil Gupta also writes for Citizen Khan and has produced Asian sketch show Goodness Gracious Me and spoof chat show The Kumars At No. Episode 3 (10 September, BBC One,10.35pm), Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. "BBC One re-commissions family sitcom Citizen Khan", "Citizen Khan gets second series from BBC despite 'anti-Islam' controversy", "BBC One - Citizen Khan, Series 2, Alia's College", "Pre-registration for CITIZEN KHAN from SRO Audiences", "Citizen Khan Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University - British Comedy Guide", "Citizen Khan Series 5 - A Khanderful Life - British Comedy Guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Citizen_Khan_episodes&oldid=1083722532. I hope it will run and run. 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. He has played Nick Harper in My Family, Colin Frissell in the 2003 film Love Actually, Gratiano in The Merchant of Venice, and Dave in the first series of Citizen Khan (2012). When she visits the Khan house, Mrs. Khan is always anxious to please her. Alia Khan (Bhavna Limbachia) Mr Khans favourite daughter, who wears the hijab, reads the Quran (in reality a magazine in disguise) and constantly on her Blackberry texting her boyfriend no doubt. 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 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". Amjad is Shazia's husband and Mr Khan's Son-in-law. Citizen Khan is a sitcom airing on BBC One. 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