Fags, Mags and Bags: Series 5-9

Five more series of the award-winning BBC radio sitcom set in a Scots-Asian corner shop near Glasgow'As mad as ever - and very funny' Daily MailRamesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick Dave Legg are back with more banter, bargains, shop-based shenanigans and over-the-counter philosophy.In these 24 episodes, Ramesh gets in trouble with the local headmistress over his new line of sweets, has a wobble about his Meat Loaf date with new girlfriend Malcolm, ponders retiring (but who would take over his convenience store empire?) and makes a mint when the new House of Wax opens in Lenzie, and the town is besieged by tourists.However, his surly sons Sanjay and Alok continue to reject Ramesh's worldly wisdom, preferring to make music with their new friend Grebo (aka Carnaptious Scrooch). And when the Bish spots Sanjay busking in East Kilbride, he's forced to confess that he's not been entirely truthful about his college education.Dave, meanwhile, explores every avenue to find a partner, from internet dating to wondering whether to take his 'bromance' with best pal Lesley to the next level. When he meets Margot on a Moving Alan fan site, he's on cloud nine - but not everyone is convinced...Plus, the Wall of Crisps is rocked by scandal, as the bag placement of a new range of Scottish political snacks is hotly debated; and love is in the air as the corner shop regulars prepare for a wedding. But will Sanjay perform at the reception with his new horrible band?Written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, this warm, feelgood comedy also features Mina Anwar as Malcolm, and a host of guest stars including Julie T Wallace, Sean Biggerstaff, Julia Deakin, Lewis MacLeod, Simon Greenall and Gabriel Quigley.Production creditsWritten by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLearyProduced by Gus Beattie for Gusman ProductionsA Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4CastRamesh - Sanjeev KohliDave - Donald McLearySanjay - Omar RazaAlok - Susheel KumarMalcolm - Mina AnwarFrank Butcher - Barry HowardArchibald Sibbald/Alan/Mr Hepworth/Lorna McKillop - Tom UrieMutton Jeff - Sean ScanlanBra Jeff - Steven McNicollHilly Bewerdine/Paella Fieldings - Kate BrailsfordJordan - Lucas Beatty/James McKeanMrs Begg - Marjory HogarthFather Neil Green - Andrew O'NeillBishop Briggs - Michael RedmondMrs Birkett/Phil - Stewart CairnsKeith Futures - Gavin Mitchell/Greg McHughMrs Temple - Julie T WallaceLovely Sue - Julie Wilson NimmoGrebo - Sean Biggerstaff/Manny SumalJanice Littbarski - Julia DeakinTerry Wogan/Duncan Norvelle - Lewis MacLeodKeenan's Mum/Mrs Armstrong/Thin Elizabeth//Dolly Eggs/Cambus - Maureen CarrCandida - Barbara RaffertyLesley - Simon GreenallFraser Linlithgow - Sean BiggerstaffKallum - Taryam BoydSongs of Praise presenter - Effie SummersHelena - Lorraine McIntoshProvost - Moray HunterAngusina Comer/Nathan Laser - Gavin MitchellMargot - Gabriel QuigleyOther parts played by the castFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 September-31 October 2012 (Series 5), 18 April-23 May 2016 (Series 6), 28 August-18 September 2017 (Series 7), 15 August-5 September 2018 (Series 8), 19 June-10 July 2020 (Series 9)(c) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd(P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd