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Sitcom written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop

Sitcom written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop

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Fags, Mags and Bags: Series 5

Sanjeev Kohli

Donald McLeary

Omar Raza

Susheel Kumar

Andrew O'Neill

Michael Redmond

Tom Urie

Stewart Cairns

Gavin Mitchell

Gus Beattie

Fags, Mags and Bags: Series 5: Episode 2: General Whitesnake Demeanour

Episode 2

Episode 2: General Whitesnake Demeanour

Series 5

General Whitesnake Demeanour

BBC Radio 4 - Fags, Mags and Bags, Series 5, General Whitesnake Demeanour

The new priest in Lenzie, Father Green, is under scrutiny from the bishop.

The new priest in Lenzie, Father Green, is under scrutiny from the bishop. Sitcom set in a Glasgow corner shop, written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald.

More shop based shenanigans and over the counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick Dave.

The arrival of new priest Father Neil Green (Andrew O'Neill) receives mixed views from the Lenzidens, with his prog rock-esque approach to Christianity. His flowing cape, Stetson and general Whitesnake demeanour catches the attention of The Bishop (Michael Redmond) and he sets out to see how the locals are taking to him.

The staff of 'Fags, Mags and Bags' are on a tireless quest to bring nice-price custard creams and cans of coke with Arabic writing on them to an ungrateful nation. Ramesh Mahju has lovingly built the business up over the course of 30 years, and is ably assisted by his sidekick Dave. But then there are Ramesh's sons Sanjay and Alok - both surly and not particularly keen on the old school approach to shopkeeping, but natural successors to the business so Ramesh is keen to pass them all his worldly wisdom whether they like it or not.

Written by and starring Donald Mcleary and Sanjeev Kohli.

Cast: 
Ramesh:...................................... Sanjeev Kohli
Dave:........................................... Donald Mcleary
Sanjay:.........................................Omar Raza
Alok:.............................................Susheel Kumar
Father Neil Green:........................Andrew O'Neill
The Bishop:..................................Michael Redmond
Alan:.............................................Tom Urie
Phil:..............................................Stewart Cairns
Keith Futures:...............................Gavin Mitchell

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