Post by: kevvosa on December 12, 2006, 04:11:06 pm
I don't suppose you'll be watching this lou?
A veiled Muslim woman will deliver this year's alternative Christmas speech on Channel 4, the broadcaster has said.
Khadija, a Zimbabwean-born British citizen who has been
wearing the full veil - or niqab - for 10 years, has been given the
slot.
The message will reflect a year in which the wearing of
religious clothing and symbols have "dominated the news agenda", said a
Channel 4 spokesman.
A counterpoint to the Queen's Christmas speech first appeared on C4 in 1993.
The spokesman added that the specific contents of the message would be released closer to Christmas Day.
Covering up
Previous presenters have included Sharon Osbourne, Ali G, The Simpsons, the Rev Jesse Jackson and the late Quentin Crisp...
Post by: wjp666 on December 12, 2006, 07:54:10 pm
Post by: kevvosa on December 12, 2006, 08:23:32 pm
Post by: loulou on December 13, 2006, 08:29:26 am
I think I'll find some cartoons to watch instead.
Post by: kevvosa on December 13, 2006, 10:14:04 am
Post by: Forth Bridges on December 13, 2006, 05:45:41 pm
Quote from: wjp666
oh great. think i'll actually be watching the queen this year then.
the real queen it is!
Post by: loulou on December 14, 2006, 01:17:11 am
Post by: kevvosa on December 14, 2006, 09:24:47 am
Post by: Forth Bridges on December 14, 2006, 01:50:22 pm
" make New ye\r 5 day hoildfay1
Post by: loulou on December 14, 2006, 11:47:29 pm
Quote from: kevvosa
What would you say in it if you did?
It would mainly be about my hate of veils and my love of cabanas .