And not forgetting some fantastic night shots where Birmingham looks stunning.. 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. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/#comedy #comedyvideo #citizenkhan #live #livestream #comedygreats She likes to bring a different guest every week, one of her friends or my many relatives. From Only Fools and Horses to Live at the Apollo we can guarantee plenty of awesome Comedy Greats.This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. No extras. Naani is Mrs. Khan's mother, and a frequent thorn in Mr. Khan's side! What makes Citizen Khan literally cringworthy is the sordid effort BBC and Adil Ray in particular have made in depicting Pakistanis, but to me Muslims from the subcontinent in general as backward, uneducated, stingy and racist. 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. Youngest daughter Alia wears a hijab but also tight jeans and tops and more make up than a cosmetics counter. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Her only mistake is entrusting it to Mr Khan, who promptly loses it. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates! Although Mr Khan will never admit is, Dave knows more about Islam than Mr Khan. He's young, innocent and not the sharpest tool in the box. Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. But Mr Khan's big opportunity to hobnob with the bigwigs of the Sparkhill Business Association is threatened when he has to take his mother-in-law on a shopping trip she will never forget. "[18], Series 3 of Citizen Khan gained an audience of around 5 million per episode, including iPlayer views. 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. Mrs Khan is the one who wears the trousers in the Khan household. 5Pillars is the only regulated Muslim news site in Europe, Australia and the Americas. By taking the pi** out of the Islamic greeting (salaam), takbeer (Allah hu Akbar), salaat to name just a few, what is it that Citizen Khan is trying to achieve? 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! Bit of a coconut. All the crew love her and she gets her own seat. 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. I forgot, it is BBC after all, the expert on Islam and the vanguard of impartial coverage. He sees a chance to get his invite directly when he hears HRH might be dropping in to the city farm. [2] The character Mr Khan had already featured in the BBC Two comedy series Bellamy's People,[3] on BBC Radio 4's Down the Line[1] and on his own online series on the BBC Comedy website. 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! 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. Adil Ray OBE Having somehow got her cheapskate Dad to pay for her dream wedding, Shazia's main concern is now little baby Mo. He says: When were between takes, I walk and talk like him. It is the day of Shazia's hen do, and she is looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Five series have been shown so far. The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. After negotiating a number of bearded biker men, Khan meets the boyfriend and for purely selfish reasons invites him over to the house. 1 Episode 2015. Mr Khan reluctantly agrees to organise Amjad's stag do, which inadvertently involves an Imam returning from missionary work. Dave (Kris Marshal) - a white Muslim convert who is the mosque chairman and is referred to as "ginger" and . 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. It's Christmas Eve, 10 months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding, and Mr Khan is in a festive mood for once. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. [8] He has stated that his influences came from comedies such as Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers that were aimed at family audiences, and he desires for families of all backgrounds to be able to see elements of Khan's character in their father figure. David is always Poirot, talking in his French accent and you cant even approach Daniel when hes deep in a role. [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. Her husband is rich and always away on business. 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. We spoke to its creator and star, Adil Ray, to find out the secrets of the show's success and what happens. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award, which leads to an altercation with a parking attendant at the supermarket. Mohammed is born the same day Christians believe Jesus was born on. "Chicken Shop". From Series 4, the role of Shazia Khan was taken over by Krupa Pattani replacing Maya Sondhi. Series 3, Episode 1 is repeated on Gold on Saturday at 7:50am. Mr Khan (Adil Ray) The self professed community leader who drives a crap Mercedes. Mr Khan made an off-handed remark about an Islamic teaching only to have Imam Dave contradict him. Mrs Khan's mother is staying with the family. He mocks Islam and non Pakistanis at any given opportunity. 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). Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. The CNNs embarrassing attempt at explaining Muslim red pill and Akh-right Sam Smith, Satanism, the woke agenda and the war on organised We use encrypted SSL bank grade security and don't store any of your financial details. 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. 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. Citizen Khan. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. But holidays cost money plus there's Shazias honeymoon to pay for. Spoken to and treated like a Martian from Mars by Mr Khan. But the Khan household is rarely quiet, let alone when there is a crucial cricket match on. Mr. Khan is reluctantly accepting of his daughter's love for Amjad, but it doesn't mean he finds him any less of an idiot! Meanwhile, Shazia and Amjad are getting ready to go on their first family holiday together, except Mrs Khan thinks she's going along too. Mr Khan sees Mr Malik as his fast track onto a local business committee. They are getting on famously and, after a one-to-one chat with Alia, Mr Khan suspects it won't be long before there is another Khan family wedding on the horizon. Khan meets Dave, the new mosque manager, but can he accommodate Khan's daughter's wedding?Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCComedyGreatsWATCH MORE:Black Adder: http://bit.ly/2Jyc2MMLive at the Apollo: http://bit.ly/2JEpWN9Red Dwarf: http://bit.ly/2Mc8tgZFawlty Towers: http://bit.ly/2y08RMpWelcome to BBC Comedy Greats, home to the best comedy from the BBC! Hold on, why am I ranting on like this? Most likely to say (to Shazia) - Ladoo" (a sweet nothing meaning sweet cake). As we know, he loves a bargain. The mosque is given when Mr Khan takes Mrs Bilal to a theme park with her friends. The Imam calls a special fast. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. Dave replaced the old mosque manager, Dave, much to Mr Khan's bemusement. Meanwhile family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son in- law Amjads job promotion. Mr Khan finds himself re-creating an iconic festive scene. Anil Gupta, David Isaac and Richard Pinto with Adil Ray. And if he looks nifty on his feet, thats because 41-year-old Adil used to play cricket. 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. Proud husband, big-hearted father and self- appointed community leader, Mr Khan is a loveable larger than life character with strong opinions and views. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. "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. Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to fianc Amjad . In Series 1, 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 Episode 2 (3 . Something went wrong, please try again later. Nick Wood. 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. I agree to the 5Pillars' terms of use and privacy policy. BBC One sitcom about a British-Asian family. Mrs Khan is having a makeover and Mr Khan wants the starring role in the mosque video that Dave is making. Copyright: BBC, Upright. He's making his own version of the Lemon Drizzle Inside Out cake. Remains found in Constance Marten and Mark Gordon baby search, BREAKING Remains found in the search for the two-month-old baby of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. 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. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. It received what Digital Spy referred to as an "impressive" 3.41 million viewers and 20.9% of the audience. Most likely to say I love being a Muslim. The wardrobe department buys most of Mr K's clothes, from his tweed suits to the patterned cardigans - from the Rag Market. Her only problem is trying to get her cheap skate Dad to pay for it. Shazia (Krupa Pattani). Thats why it is important to invite only influential people like Councillor Javed. Mrs Khan thinks they need to spend some quality time together. "[12], The Independent's Arifa Akbar commented negatively on its many clichd jokes and character traits and drawing many comparisons with 1970s-style sitcoms. He's very excited about being part of the Muslim community. The fact that the driving creative force . Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus. .. But he forgets that he'd agreed to look after his wayward niece Shabana. Kris Marshall as Dave; Harvey Virdi as Mrs. Malik; Down to Latest Season. The Christmas episode got five million viewers which is a really good figure. Shes fiery and independent and totally besotted with husband-to-be Amjad. Riaz (Nish Nathwani). I thought Imam Dave was the perfect icing on the cake. Meanwhile, Alia has an exchange student staying. 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. 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. Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles royal reception in Birmingham, but he hasn't had an invitation. Copyright: BBC, Citizen Khan. Meanwhile, Mr Khan's efforts to impress the council committee are put on hold while he babysits Naani round the old manor. Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to fianc Amjad. Mr Khan comes up against Dave when he wants to hold some performing auditions in his office. 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. And you too could dress like him for not much dosh. To say Mr Khan is alarmed by his appointment would be an understatement. Amjad Malik (Abdullah Afzal) the thick idiot who is engaged to Shazia. On Christmas Eve, Mrs Khan has decided to have a traditional family Christmas, their first one ever. Why does Shazia Khan call her dad Budhoo? 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