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Portrayal of Muslims in soaps

Are you happy with the way British soaps portray Muslims? Plus, police officers Jawaid and Moshin Akhtar, who are father and son, talk about life in the force.

Are you happy with the way British soaps portray Muslims?

On Eastenders last night Masood was at the centre of a family row after he was criticised by his daughter, Shabnam, for drinking alcohol. She also had a pop at him for dating a white woman. What do you think about this? Do you think the way Muslims are shown in soaps is fair? Would prefer it if Masood was a seen as being "a good Muslim"?

After 11 - Have you ever considered joining the police force? Nihal will be speaking to Deputy Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police Jawaid Akhtar and PC Mohsin Akhtar. DCC Jawaid Akhtar was serving in the force for 32 years before retiring this year. His son PC Mohsin Akhtar followed in his footsteps and also joined the force. Are you someone who's taken up the same profession as your parent? And like the Akhtars, did you happen to join the police force?

After 12 - Do you like hearing jokes about arranged marriages, terrorism and clashes of culture? Or do they now bore you? Comedian Aatif Nawaz will be talking about his new show 'Talk Roti to Me'?

3 hours

Last on

Thu 16 Jan 2014 10:00

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  • Thu 16 Jan 2014 10:00