Aaqil Ahmed, a controversial executive whose appointment last year prompted more than 100 complaints, said: “I think all the faiths should be treated in the same way. I don’t believe in treating any faith differently.”
He dismissed claims that the BBC was marginalising religion as overly simplistic and argued that Christianity, in particular, was already covered well on television.
This is what people in the UK pay their television tax (c. $200 p.a.) for – otherwise they can be fined and given a criminal record.
This tax money goes to the BBC, while all other networks are free or subscription. Now THAT is living in the past!
just my thought #1.
The BBC expect favour through their State connection but want to deny the same favour to the C of E?!
[blockquote]”I think all the faiths should be treated in the same way. I don’t believe in treating any faith differently.”[/blockquote]
Oh really? So, when can we expect the [b]Imam of Dibley[/b]?
How about [b]Imam Ted[/b]?
Yes, I think I would enjoy seeng a sitcom based on the wacky shenanigans that go on in a local rural mosque in England or Ireland, complete with gratuitous swearing, comic references to human/sheep relations, and the token same-sex attraction episode. Perhaps we could even see the Imam sneak the occasional quaff of an alcoholic beverage. Yes, I look forward to the progressive thinking that will indeed treat all religions equally on television, Mr. Aaqil Ahmed.