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Ten British Muslims with contrasting world views move in together. They begin to explore how their faith impacts their lives.

Put ten British Muslims with contrasting world views in a house together and press record. What emerges is a passionate debate, honest disagreements, humour and moments of insight that reveal what is like to be a Muslim in Britain today.

On the surface, Britain's 2.7 million Muslims are united in faith. But behind closed doors, in Muslim homes across the country, there is ongoing discussion about what and who best represents Islam. Labels like Sunni, Shi'a, liberal, conservative and moderate don't do it justice. Will the real British Muslim please stand up?

She or he is faced with competing and contradictory voices. Some suggest an orthodox version of the faith is entirely at home in Britain. Others demand compromises to be made by Muslims in order to integrate. This unique and bold social experiment witnesses these dilemmas played out for real.

In episode one, the ten British Muslims who represent the diversity of their faith move into their new home. As they meet each other and settle in, they begin to explore how their faith impacts their lives, from sleeping arrangements, cooking, and prayer to dress and culture. Topical, important and, at times, charged exchanges shine a light on what it means to be a Muslim in modern Britain.

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Thu 5 Jan 2017 00:45

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Music Played

  • Raury

    Crystal Express

  • Ibeyi

    Oya

  • Corinne Bailey Rae

    I'd Do It All Again

  • Citizen Cope

    D'Artagnan's Theme

  • Stone Temple Pilots

    Revolution

  • Laura Mvula

    Green Garden

  • Laura Mvula

    Can't Live With The World

  • Laura Mvula

    Can't Live with the World

    Conductor: Jules Buckley. Singer: Esperanza Spalding. Orchestra: Metropole Orkest. Singer: Laura Mvula. Choir: Electric Vocals. Music Arranger: Jules Buckley.
  • Kimberly Anne

    Hard As Hello

Credits

Role Contributor
Executive Producer Kieran Smith
Series Producer Mobeen Azhar
Series Editor Ollie Manley
Film Editor Owen Thomas
Production Company Love Productions

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