Make Bradford British.... Ch4 1st March 9pm

[Nibblenic]

Make Bradford British is a two-part series that brings together people of different races and backgrounds to see if they can come up with a common notion of the thread that binds them together - what it means to be British.

I think it will be a brilliant programme to base debate on. Hope everyone can watch and join in.

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/make-bradford-british/articles/why-bradford

Thats a really good link, for some background into the show.

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/make-bradford-british/articles/channel-4-citizenship-test

Also the citizenship test, which tbh I did have a clue on most of the questions and FAILED! 13/24 which is 54% the government requires 75%. Now my family tree has been traced back to us coming over from france in the 12th century, so Ive got no friggin excuse!

I been thinking about it and I wouldnt know how to define being British. I think I have a better idea who to define our country but not describe it as being a British person

 

[Sarahkka]

I'd like to join in, but I don't think I will be able to access the show.
Maybe we can make the debate about national vs cultural identity in a world of immigration? Or something like that?

 

[Lightworker]

Will watch! x

 

[mum22ttc#3]

I'm going to watch to, where did you find the Citizenship test, would like to take it just out of curiousity.

 

[Nibblenic]

Its on that second link, click 'get started'

 

[angelandbump]

Oh i look forward to watching it. I saw it advertised but forgot about it so thanks for the reminder!

I just took the test and i got
'You scored 14/2458% Government guidelines require a score of 75% or above to pass.
You are not eligible for UK citizenship'

Oh Dear!

 

[smelly07]

oh jeez.................i only got 10/24.... 42%..............thats very bad!

 

[indy and lara]

Planning on watching this. I have high hopes that C4 will do this well and not throw together a lot of 'stereotypes' in order to generate controversy.

I think defining 'Britishness' is hard. When asked my nationality I would never say Britsh. I always answer Scottish even though British is the status on my passport.

 

[mum22ttc#3]

Even worse, I got 9/24, 38%

 

[indy and lara]

16/24 here....

 

[Lightworker]

11/24 - lol

 

[FlowerFairy]

I shall definately be watching as I live In Bradford, it's really interesting to me.
Off to do the citizenship test..... x

 

[FlowerFairy]

11/24 Crap!!!

 

[tina3747]

I ot 14/24..... Do I have to leave?!

 

[FlowerFairy]

I ot 14/24..... Do I have to leave?!

Come on... Lets got to somewhere hot and sunny

 

[Nibblenic]

Well I think that clearly proves that whatever the government think being British is, clearly isnt correct. Not a single one of us has come close to passing that test. So obviously whatever national ideas are rattling round our head are not at all related to that test.

 

[sophxx]

Im going to watch this we live quite nr this area. X

 

[smelly07]

how funny!!!!!!!!! they were stupid questions! tee hee x

 

[FlowerFairy]

Does anyone know about the real citizenship test? Do you have to pass it or go home? My OH and I were talking and he thought that if you had a baby here then they couldnt get you to leave anyway, as your child would be british but I'm not sure? x

 

[Nibblenic]

My friend has a baby with a Turkish man living in this country. They can and will deport you, also do you know she cant even claim CB because it has to be a joint claim and he cannot claim any benefits. I was like WTF your kids British (born here)
I dont know if its pass or go home. I think if it is if you want to become a British national, rather than live here as a legal immigrant