Thread: New BBC comedy has been deemed offensive to Muslim people
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Old 30-08-2012, 09:46   #9
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Re: New BBC comedy has been deemed offensive to Muslim people
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Originally Posted by Vieil Homme View Post
Just reporting the facts. 200 is not a few the BBC have acted on under a 100 complaints.
Yes, in terms of viewers, 200 certainly is a very low number.

The irony is that it was actually written by a Muslim.

A >20% share in such a late slot is a brilliant figure for any show.

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Here's a more balanced article from the BBC's website. And by that I mean it doesn't just focus on the complaints.

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Former Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, Yousuf Bhailok, said the show was "the best thing the BBC has done recently".
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