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Gay Muslim storyline for 'EastEnders'

May 28, 2009 09:30 PM| Read / Post comments

'EastEnders' Syeed to feature in gay storyline 'EastEnders' is to feature a Muslim character embarking on a gay love affair, it’s been revealed.

According to MediaGuardian.co.uk, the plot will be televised in mid-June, with Syed Masood, a Muslim property developer, fall for openly gay Christian Clarke. The pair will share an on-screen kiss.

Diederick Santer, the 'EastEnders' executive producer, told MediaGuardian.co.uk: "We've always tried to make 'EastEnders' reflect modern life in multicultural Britain and we've always told social issue stories relevant to our diverse audience.

"This isn't a moral tale of right or wrong; it's very much a human interest story where a young man struggles with the conflict between his faith and his feelings.

"In this regard, it's not dissimilar to the story we told when Dot Cotton's deeply held Christian beliefs came into conflict with her desire to alleviate Ethel's suffering (in a euthanasia plotline)."

Editor: Lakhvinder Baddhan Source: MediaGuardian

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