Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton

Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton is a British reality television series, aired on BBC Three and released on-demand on BBC iPlayer. The series focuses on the lives of British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan and his Pakistani-American wife Faryal Makhdoom in the British town of Bolton.

Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton
GenreReality television
Directed byJosh Jacobs[1]
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes19 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production locationsBolton
Manchester
London
Dubai
New York
Running time23-28 minutes
Production companyChatterbox[1]
Original release
NetworkBBC Three
ReleaseMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29) –
present

Background

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On 31 May 2013, Khan married Faryal Makhdoom at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The couple then flew back to Khan's hometown of Bolton where a second celebration, a traditional Walima, took place in Manchester, which included 4,000 guests.[2][3] They have two daughters.[4] On 4 August 2017, Amir announced that he and Faryal had agreed to split.[5] In November 2017, photos emerged of Khan and his wife together. Khan later stated that he and his wife had reconciled.[6][7] This split and subsequent reunion is focused on in the show.[8]

In September 2013, Khan stated his plans to 'make Bolton better', by investing £5 million into a wedding and banqueting hall in Washington Street, Deane. Original plans were to be ready within 18 months, with an all glass front.[9] On 23 November 2016 Khan made an announcement of the other businesses that would open alongside the banqueting hall, This included FMK make-up shop run by his wife Faryal, Argeela Lounge shisha bar and restaurant, British-Asian curry firm My Lahore, another buffet restaurant and coffee shop.[10] The loss of finances and subsequent handover of the project by Khan to his wife are depicted in the series.[11] In March 2021, Khan announced his first-ever signing, Tal Singh, who he hopes to guide towards a historic world title triumph.[12]

Episodes

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Series 1

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
2"Episode 2"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
3"Episode 3"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
4"Episode 4"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
5"Episode 5"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
6"Episode 6"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
7"Episode 7"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
8"Episode 8"Josh JacobsMarch 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)

Series 2

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"Josh JacobsApril 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)
2"Episode 2"Josh JacobsApril 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)
3"Episode 3"Josh JacobsApril 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)
4"Episode 4"Josh JacobsApril 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)
5"Episode 5"Josh JacobsApril 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)
6"Episode 6"Josh JacobsApril 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)

Series 3

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"Josh JacobsJanuary 9, 2023 (2023-01-09)
2"Episode 2"Josh JacobsJanuary 9, 2023 (2023-01-09)
3"Episode 3"Josh JacobsJanuary 9, 2023 (2023-01-09)
4"Episode 4"Josh JacobsJanuary 9, 2023 (2023-01-09)
5"Episode 5"Josh JacobsJanuary 9, 2023 (2023-01-09)

Reception

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Journalist Emily Baker of i news praised the show as a "transparent attempt at a rebrand" for the Khans and "incredibly fun to watch", as well as lauding the shows's depiction of Faryal Makhdoom as a "smart, hands-on and caring woman".[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "BBC Three invites you to Meet The Khans and announces a new film with Joey Essex and a dating and dance series". 30 March 2021.
  2. ^ Pakistani British boxer Amir Khan weds today. The News International. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  3. ^ Amir's Wedding. Emirates247.com (3 June 2013). Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom have welcomed their second daughter". Her.ie. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  5. ^ Amir Khan [@amirkingkhan] (4 August 2017). "So me and the wife Faryal have agreed to split. I'm currently in Dubai. Wish her all the best" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Amir Khan Fully Focused on Career After Reconciling With Wife". BoxingScene. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Amir Khan reunited with wife Faryal Makhdoom after messy public break-up". ITV News. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  8. ^ a b "Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton, BBC3, review: A transparent attempt at a rebrand – but charming all the same". iNews. 29 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Amir Khan's £5 million wedding and banqueting hall development in Deane as planning bosses give their approval". The Bolton News. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Businesses opening at Amir Khan's £5 million banqueting hall – including restaurants, coffee shop and make-up shop". The Bolton News. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Amir Khan hurt as £5 million 'goes missing' from wedding hall business after mistakes". Mirror. 30 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Amir Khan has signed Tal Singh who aims to become the first Sikh world champion". Sky Sports. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
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