I don't suppose you'll be watching this lou?
A veiled Muslim woman will deliver this year's alternative Christmas speech on Channel 4, the broadcaster has said.
Khadija, a Zimbabwean-born British citizen who has been
wearing the full veil - or niqab - for 10 years, has been given the
slot.
The message will reflect a year in which the wearing of
religious clothing and symbols have "dominated the news agenda", said a
Channel 4 spokesman.
A counterpoint to the Queen's Christmas speech first appeared on C4 in 1993.
The spokesman added that the specific contents of the message would be released closer to Christmas Day.
Covering up
Previous presenters have included Sharon Osbourne, Ali G, The Simpsons, the Rev Jesse Jackson and the late Quentin Crisp...
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