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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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Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.

Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Sanjay’s relationship with Grebo has hit the rocks but can Malcolm help? Written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.

The hit Radio 4 series Fags, Mags & Bags returns with a 11th series with more shop-based shenanigans and over the counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Majhu and his trusty sidekick Dave.

In this episode, Malcolm decides to practice her counselling skills on Sanjay and Grebo as their burgeoning relationship is already in deep trouble. SAKE!

This record-breaking 11th series sees the programme join the Top Ten longest running audio sitcoms of all time - and become the longest running TV or Radio sitcom ever to come out of Scotland.

Set in a Scots-Asian corner shop and written by and starring Donald Mcleary and Sanjeev Kohli, the award winning Fags, Mags & Bags has proved a huge hit with the Radio 4 audience. This brand-new series sees a return of all the show’s regular characters, with some guest appearances along the way.

Cast
Ramesh: Sanjeev Kohli
Dave: Donald Mcleary
Sanjay: Omar Raza
Alok: Susheel Kumar
Malcolm: Mina Anwar
Lovely Sue: Julie Wilson-Nimmo
Bishop Briggs: Michael Redmond
Mrs Begg: Marjory Hogarth
Grebo: Manjot Sumal

Producer: Gus Beattie for Gusman Productions
A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4

Fags, Mags and Bags: Series 11

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

The hit Radio 4 series returns with an 11th series and more shop-based shenanigans and over-the-counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Majhu and his trusty sidekickDave.

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