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The BBC has denied that it axed an episode of the series Spooks because of fears that it may upset Muslims.
The media had previously reported that the BBC had decided not to air an episode of the spy drama in which an al-Qaeda terrorist is shot dead because of fears that it might incite hatred towards Islam.
However, the BBC has released a statement saying that there is "no question" of the episode being cut. It said: "This episode is not about al-Qaeda. There is no question of an episode of Spooks being scrapped.
"Spooks is known for its ability, even though it is filmed well in advance, to hit on issues that are highly topical and reflect modern life.
"It has gained a reputation for tackling difficult and relevant topics with care."
An episode of the series in 2003 previously garnered over 1,000 complaints for its storyline which centred around a suicide bomb school in a Birmingham Mosque.
The media had previously reported that the BBC had decided not to air an episode of the spy drama in which an al-Qaeda terrorist is shot dead because of fears that it might incite hatred towards Islam.
However, the BBC has released a statement saying that there is "no question" of the episode being cut. It said: "This episode is not about al-Qaeda. There is no question of an episode of Spooks being scrapped.
"Spooks is known for its ability, even though it is filmed well in advance, to hit on issues that are highly topical and reflect modern life.
"It has gained a reputation for tackling difficult and relevant topics with care."
An episode of the series in 2003 previously garnered over 1,000 complaints for its storyline which centred around a suicide bomb school in a Birmingham Mosque.
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