Monthly Archives: February 2011

If Homer Simpson were Muslim…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by samiraahmed

Have been re-reading Jeremiah in the  Old Testament  and watching Peter Kosminsky’s bold The Promise drama, I thought it worth revisiting something a little more light hearted — my exclusive feature on the making of The Infidel. As writer David … Continue reading →

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Why I love Westerns

Posted on February 9, 2011 by samiraahmed

A long time ago, when all the grandfathers and grandmothers of today were little boys and little girls or very small babies, or perhaps not even born,” the Wild West was still – just about – in living memory. And … Continue reading →

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How a mother’s instinct silenced newsroom cynics

Posted on February 8, 2011 by samiraahmed

Yesterday footage came into the ITN newsrooms of an armed raid on a jewellery shop in central Northampton, carried out apparently by a gang who’d arrived on scooters with sledgehammers. Many of us were deeply cynical at how a woman … Continue reading →

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The Girl From The Black Country: An interview with Julie Walters

Posted on February 5, 2011 by samiraahmed

It could be the plot of a film. The working class girl from the small town who became a big star, goes home. One of Britain’s most renowned actors, 7-time BAFTA winning, 2-time Oscar nominated  Julie Walters, has  just done … Continue reading →

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My secret playground in the Bush House Hindi section

Posted on February 2, 2011 by samiraahmed

News that the BBC is closing the shortwave service of the Hindi section to India has a special relevance for me. This is not a post about the decision.  The service will continue to be available on FM and via … Continue reading →

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