Perdita
04-10-2008, 18:12
The cast of EastEnders are said to be living in fear following complaints over the soap's portrayal of Ramadan.
Around 110 viewers contacted the BBC after Muslim character Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra) was seen eating a chapatti when he was expected to be fasting in accordance with the religious festival's traditions.
Masood was later seen discussing his decision with Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), branding himself a 'bad person' for giving into temptation.
Reports have claimed that some extremists are threatening to take revenge against the show's cast and crew, sparking security fears at the EastEnders set in Borehamwood, Herts.
An insider told the Daily Star: "Everyone is on edge. Security is pretty tight anyway, but no one is taking any chances. Who knows what could happen if anyone actually tried to carry out the threats and try to breach security? It could be as explosive as a show storyline."
The programme has also been criticised over an ongoing child abuse plot in recent weeks.
I suppose some people are not happy until they managed to stop a tv show being shown altogether.
Around 110 viewers contacted the BBC after Muslim character Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra) was seen eating a chapatti when he was expected to be fasting in accordance with the religious festival's traditions.
Masood was later seen discussing his decision with Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), branding himself a 'bad person' for giving into temptation.
Reports have claimed that some extremists are threatening to take revenge against the show's cast and crew, sparking security fears at the EastEnders set in Borehamwood, Herts.
An insider told the Daily Star: "Everyone is on edge. Security is pretty tight anyway, but no one is taking any chances. Who knows what could happen if anyone actually tried to carry out the threats and try to breach security? It could be as explosive as a show storyline."
The programme has also been criticised over an ongoing child abuse plot in recent weeks.
I suppose some people are not happy until they managed to stop a tv show being shown altogether.