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My Jihad
A tender and funny love story exploring the unfolding relationship between a young Muslim couple. Can a chance meeting on a bus turn into something more meaningful?
One of ±«Óãtv iPlayer's first Original Drama Shorts, My Jihad, returns as a series. This tender and funny love story, set in contemporary Britain, explores the unfolding relationship between a young Muslim couple across three further episodes.
Can a chance meeting on a bus turn into something more meaningful? Can they put aside their prejudices and persuade themselves and their families that they could have a future? Or are there just too many obstacles to overcome?
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Writing 'My Jihad' for ±«Óãtv iPlayer
"Unless your story climaxes with the end of existence there's always more to say, more to tell. A script is like a picture. It captures a brief moment and holds it up for the world to look at. But the picture isn't the whole." Shakeel Ahmed