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Fags, Mags, and Bags: Series 1-4
- The BBC Radio 4 Comedy Series
- Narrated by: Donald McLeary, full cast, Sanjeev Kohli
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
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First broadcast in 2007, Fags, Mags and Bags delivers shop-based shenanigans and over-the-counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick, Dave.
Ramesh has built his shop up over the course of 30 years, and it is a firmly entrenched feature of the local area. He is ably assisted by Dave, a 40-something underachiever who shares Ramesh's love of the art of shopkeeping, even if he is treated like a slave. Then, of course, there are Ramesh's sons, Sanjay and Alok, both surly and not particularly keen on the old-school approach to shopkeeping. However, they are the natural successors to the business, and Ramesh is keen to pass all his worldly wisdom on to them - whether they like it or not....
Series 1: Raising Keenan, The De-Magowaning of Ramesh, Wall of Crisps, Build the Titanic, The Festival of Maltodextrin, January February.
Series 2: Beansy, Beansy, Beasny, Beansy, Beansy, Skeletor Attack, Rameshtonite, All the Best, Cousin Wacko, Confectionary McEnroe.
Series 3: Jack Black's Black Jacks, Mr Majhu Goes to Lenzie, The Wrath of Khan, The Lenzie Splicer, Bacon Punctuation, The Fall of Phallon and the Rise of Bugatox.
Series 4: Foam Wizards, Magical Mister Murgatroyd, The Bewerdine Spectrum, Evil Nabarra, Ayabassa Alan, John Craven's Fjallraven.
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- Jeff Cotrou
- 07-06-17
Like Being In Good Company
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Fags, Mags, and Bags: Series 1-4?
An ongoing dialogue and series of events regarding an inflammatory poster in the shop window was not only incredibly funny but also poignant. I think I would enjoy anything produced by these actors.
Any additional comments?
Listening to this evokes the sense of "being there", for lack of a better phrase. The banter is lively and incredibly funny, whether the topic is serious or ludicrous. It really offers such a uniquely entertaining experience that I've quickly become addicted to it and will doubtless listen to it all again. It is both amazing and great.
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- ElsieEmcee
- 01-24-22
Both AMAZING and GREAT
Sometimes it's nice to stop by the corner shop for a bit of a chat. The way things are now this may be the closest any of us get to that for a while. Funny, sweet, extremely Scottish, and full of memorably oddball characters and catchphrases.
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- Hinksy
- 08-16-17
fantastic, funny and warm.
A brilliantly written comedy about a newsagent/minimarket's staff and customers. Having the writers perform the main characters really helps them come to life and add some great references to sweets and 'Moving Alan' . I listened to the all four series in a day.
6 people found this helpful
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-20-17
A lovely sanctuary with a wall of crisps
Really funny but also heart warming, genuine, good natured and down to earth, when the world seems a bit much this is one of my favourite haunts and makes me feel everything is going to be okay :)
6 people found this helpful
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- nick
- 10-14-17
Five Alive!!!! Both Amazing and Great!
Undoubtedly one of the funniest and most heartwarming comedy series ever!
Laugh out loud throughout and I cannot wait for the remaining series to be available on Audible!
Utter Brilliance!
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- prionnsias
- 09-25-18
Really funny
Really funny and used nightly to get off to sleep🍀
It’s a super stress buster👍☘️
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- Andrew S
- 11-26-21
This both amazing and great.
Please to be a trumpet for this thing a review
Three things. Third thing first.
Always funny. Repeat listens essential.
A superb cast. Gentle, amusing and well written.
Sake!
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- Mary Carnegie
- 07-15-20
Scots humour of pre-virus times - very welcome
An everyday story of small shopowners in the wee town of Lenzie (near Glasgow). Ramesh, Indian by birth, has run his confectionery/newsagent/convenience shop for 30y, assisted by his best pal, Dave, and hindered by his 2 Scots-Asian sons in different ways. Naturally locals drop in regularly, with their foibles, including the local priest, a blether with a weak grasp of theology but a commitment to inter-faith friendship.
There are a few jarring concessions to English listeners (Lenzie would have a provost, not a mayor, a minister not a vicar) but generally I found the craic therapeutic after months in lockdown. I hope small businesses like Ramesh’s will not be lost in the pandemic.
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- Al Ogilvy
- 03-04-20
Hilarious radio comedy at it's best!
Brilliantly funny stuff. If you're familiar with the totally brilliant "Still Game", BBC Scotlands legendary Sitcom, you'll recognise Sanjeevs convenience shop owner, although under a different name and set in a different fictional area of a certain Scottish city. This is the community cornershop "Open all hours" sitcom, updated and uprooted to todays Glascow, featuring a wonderful cavalcade of characterful shopkeers and customers. Very well written. If you love well observed, well written, comedy, you will not be dissapointed. If you're reading this BBC, it's time for the TV version now!
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- legeon
- 01-25-20
Both Amazing and Great
"five alive" this series is brilliant. for anyone who needs an escape into a place of warmth, laughter and the wall of crisps I would suggest you pick up this series. we need the BBC to release series 5 through 8. so come on and don't be a "surley arse" and invest in this shop based silliness.
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- C. Edwards
- 12-15-21
a warm hug of humour
a superb programme full of joy and kindness. this programme makes me laugh and feel cosy at the same time......it is the humour
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- lou costello
- 07-17-21
excellent 😊
you won't be disappointed great sit com, sit back and have a giggle or three