Man Like Mobeen

5 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on
BBC Three

Creator Guz Khan presents a comedic take on real life in inner-city Birmingham in this series centred on the funny and complex life of Mobeen, a man from Small Heath, as he tries to follow his Muslim faith, look out for his hopeless friends, and fulfil the responsibility of providing for his younger sister, Aqsa. Mobeen juggles all this while trying to escape his criminal reputation and murky past, acquired years ago due to some ill-advised drug dealing that he can't quite manage to put behind him.

Tainted Love: Episode Image
Episode 1Tainted Love

When Mobeen’s plan to save Aqsa stalls, he is faced with an impossible choice. Contains strong language.

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Episode 2No Diggity

Nida offers Mobeen a fake passport if he steals from the Turks. Can Uncle Shady help? Contains strong language.

Turkish Delight: Episode Image
Episode 3Turkish Delight

The stolen money causes tension within the gang. Shady offers Mobeen a lifeline. Contains strong language.

Boy Like Mobeen: Episode Image
Episode 4Boy Like Mobeen

Mobeen recalls his first meeting with Khan and his early friendship with Eight and Nate. Contains some strong language

The Curse: Episode Image
Episode 5The Curse

In Turkey, Mobeen struggles to keep the others focused on their mission to rescue Aqsa. Contains strong language.

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Episode 6That's Life

That’s Life. Mobeen faces Khan in a final showdown. Can he save Aqsa and his friends to get back home? Contains strong language.

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