Seven more episodes for BBC One

The BBC has ordered a second series of Citizen Khan.

Another seven half-hour episodes of the show – about a self-appointed Asian community leader – will air next year.

Adil Ray’s show has attracted complaints for its portrayal of a Muslim family – but was more widely criticised for its dated comedy.

Nonetheless, the first five episodes have averaged an overnight audience of 2.67 million, which is slightly down on the average for its 10.35pm slot.

According to trade magazine Broadcast, BBC One controller Danny Cohen has yet to decide whether to promote the sitcom into primetime, in the same way Mrs Brown’s Boys was.

The commission comes before the first series has ended its broadcast run, with one more episode to air next week.

The new series will be filmed on location in Birmingham and in front of a studio audience in Salford.

Published: 27 Sep 2012