My Hometown Fanatics: Stacey Dooley Investigates | Warner Bros. TV

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📺 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ▶️ https://bit.ly/WBlTVP Stacey Dooley investigates what is going on in her hometown of Luton and finds out why it is known as the extremist capital of Britain. Why is the far right on the rise? Media commentators all have their theories about what is happening there, but Stacey is uniquely placed to tell the story through the generation she grew up with - the people who are now shaping one of the most controversial towns in Britain. Stacey meets friends - some wearing veils and others who are fully-fledged EDL supporters. She goes to the heart of the Muslim community, dominated by one of the country's most extreme Muslim groups, meeting both self-proclaimed radicals and those trying to counter them. Is it all hype? Or is 'L-town' such a pick-and-mix of culture that extremists are attracted here like no other town in Britain? #WarnerBros #WBITVP #FullEpisode #FreeTV Stacey Dooley, born in 1987 in Luton, seeks to explore the truth behind her town’s divided reputation. Despite media portrayals of Luton as a hotbed of extremism, Stacey wants to investigate the real dynamics between the English Defence League (EDL) and Muslim extremists like Al Muhajiroun. She revisits her old school, reconnects with childhood friends, and engages with both communities to understand their views. Stacey also visits Bury Park, a predominantly Asian area, where she faces hostility from extremists but insists this does not represent the majority. Stacey’s journey includes meetings with EDL members such as Tommy Robinson (Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon) who was at the forefront the recent #UKRiots / #FarageRiots, as she explores the far right's rise in Luton, and delves into the complex discussions around Islam, including Sharia law and the radicalization of youth. Despite tensions, Stacey emphasizes that extremists on both sides are a minority, and stresses the importance of bridging divides in her hometown.