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This British comedy about a Muslim punk-rock band remains as delightful and thoughtful as ever

Created by Nida Manzoor, Peacock's new comedy We Are Lady Parts is at once a delightful coming-of-age story and an authentic representation of varied Muslim experiences courtesy of its five punk-rock protagonists.

Subversive new TV show confirms its grrl summer Tribune News Service Anarchy in the U.K. takes on a whole new meaning with the arrival of “We Are Lady Parts,” Peacock’s punk rock comedy about an all-female Muslim band that bangs out songs like “Ain’t No One Gonna Honor Kill My Sister But Me” and “Voldemort Under My Headscarf.” They have the chops and attitude — now all they need is a lead guitarist, a fan or two, and a gig that’s not in the back of an uncle’s halal butcher...

Anarchy in the U.K. takes on a whole new meaning with the arrival of "We Are Lady Parts," Peacocks punk rock comedy about an all-female Muslim band that bangs out songs like "Aint No One Gonna Honor Kill My Sister But Me" and "Voldemort Under My Headscarf." They have the chops and attitude — now all they need is a lead guitarist, a fan or two, and a gig thats not in the back of an uncles halal butcher shop. "Almost Famous"? Not even close, and thats what makes this hilarious, six-part Brit...

Peacock's excellent new comedy We Are Lady Parts is about five Muslim women who form a punk band.

Print Anarchy in the U.K. takes on a whole new meaning with the arrival of “We Are Lady Parts,” Peacock’s punk rock comedy about an all-female Muslim band that bangs out songs like “Ain’t No One Gonna Honor Kill My Sister But Me” and “Voldemort Under My Headscarf.” They have the chops and attitude — now all they need is a lead guitarist, a fan or two, and a gig that’s not in the back of an uncle’s halal butcher shop. “Almost Famous”? Not even close, and that’s what ...