Ten strangers holed up in a house, including in this case a part-time model, a comedian, a gay man and a former boxer. The BBC describes it as a “social experiment” looking at the diversity of the Muslim experience in Britain. The project has already sparked controversy through the inclusion of the Islamist boxer Abdul Haqq, formerly Anthony Small, who has expressed support for Islamic State in the past. But Muslim groups are lining up to support what they see as a much-needed portrayal of diversity on national television. “I hope the show humanises Muslims and shows we are a wide range of people with different views, struggles and experiences.

Source: The Guardian December 04, 2016 00:00 UTC