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''Corner Shop Show'' is a British
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that premiered on
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in March 2014. The series is created by
Islah Abdur-Rahman Islah Abdur-Rahman ( bn, ইসলাহ আব্দুর-রহমান; born 20 April 1991) is a British Bangladeshi film director, actor, singer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing, directing and starring in the hit series, t ...
and consists of continuous episodes uploaded on his
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channel CornerShopShow, following the adventures of a young man's transition to fill his father's shoes after becoming the custodian of the family business.


Premise

In mid-2013, the series came to fruition when
Islah Abdur-Rahman Islah Abdur-Rahman ( bn, ইসলাহ আব্দুর-রহমান; born 20 April 1991) is a British Bangladeshi film director, actor, singer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing, directing and starring in the hit series, t ...
was with a friend who, like Malik in the series, was taking care of a family business whilst his father was away on business. Whilst they were in the shop, Abdur-Rahman began mind mapping a new series.


Development

The original music is provided by Mike Tan, the theme song features vocals by the creator, director and writer of the series, Islah Abdur-Rahman alongside former UK Beatbox Champion MC Zani. As the series ventured into its second season, the team included singer/songwriter Sonna Rele & Sauce In August 2014, Episodes 1 and 2 of ''Corner Shop Show'' were removed from
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because Abdur-Rahman did not think they had the same production level as Episode 3 onwards and wanted to take the series in a new direction. The series had its television premiere on Christmas Eve 2014 on Brit Asia TV. When reaching the ninth Episode, Abdur-Rahman launched a crowd funding campaign to create Season 2.


Cast and characters


Main

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Islah Abdur-Rahman Islah Abdur-Rahman ( bn, ইসলাহ আব্দুর-রহমান; born 20 April 1991) is a British Bangladeshi film director, actor, singer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing, directing and starring in the hit series, t ...
as Malik: The Corner Shop manager *Michael Truong as Tony Chang: Chinese businessman whose store is shut down so he works at the Corner Shop


Recurring

*Sheplo Mozomil as Riaz: University student who helps out at the Corner Shop *Kaysar Miah as Tariq: Malik's best friend *Bilal Shahid as Harry the Hobo: A former Woolworths employee who has an addiction for paracetamol *Hassan Khan as Saif: Owner of the rival shop, Off Licence *Hamzah Jeetooa as Amil: Worker at the rival shop, Off Licence *Samuel Frimpong as Mr. Asante: Ghanaian barber *Yasmin Elizabeth as Shantelliqua: Nail salon beautician *Andrea Martinez as Claudia: Spanish nail salon beautician *Lawrence Ben Walters as Dun Know Dan: Delivery guy *Tindy Grewal as Dun Know Naa-Tin: Delivery guy *David Mullane as Patrick: Fish and Chip Shop Owner * Manpreet Bambra as Shameena Begum: Malik's cousin *Robert Hoang as Kenny Chang: Tony Chang's brother *Can Kabadayi as Mehmet: Corner Shop temp staff * Ameet Chana as Samad: Malik's older brother who visits from Dubai * Nadia Ali as Mum: Malik's mother *3rd Dan Master Askir Zakareah Khan as Sifu: Tony Chang's martial arts master and has an unknown connection with Malik *Inayat Kanji as Khan: Malik's Brother-in-law *Karishma Bhandari as Maleeka: Malik's twin sister


Guest

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as Postman: Postman of the high street * Rukku Nahar as Meena: School girl, friend of Melis * Samiz Mustak as Elayna: Receptionist at the High Street Investigation Department * Char Avell as Bruiser/Jahangeer: Malik's childhood friend * Kawsar Ahmed as Rafi: Malik's cousin * Ikramul Hoque as Shafi: Malik's cousin * Saima Chowdhury as Farzana Begum * Suli Breaks as himself * Ashley David as Isaac: Malik's best friend * Rob Compton as Agent Gully: High Street Investigation Agent * Tanya Robb as Agent Colder: High Street Investigation Agent * Janise Sadik as Melis: School girl, friend of Meena * Tandy Tatter as Tandy Stark * Babrul Hoque as Grandad: Malik's grandad * Jez Kaur as Sharon Kaur: Malik's neighbour * Naresh Kumar as Zack: Security Guard for the Corner Shop * Jeja Obi Njoku as Dreadman: Sifu's student and Tony Chang's rival * Amber Doig-Thorne as Jayda: Former manager of Woolworths


Episodes

* Episode 1: Its My First Day * Episode 2: Rules are Rules * Episode 3: The Unexpected Inspector * Episode 4: May The Best Man Win * Episode 5: Get Your Facts Straight * Episode 6: Become The Carrom Board * Episode 7: Eid Mubarak * Episode 8: We Have Bigger Concerns * Episode 9: The Beginning Of The End * Episode 10: Oh Brother * Episode 11: You Khan’t Touch This * Episode 12: Funny & Furious * Episode 13: Zombie's On The High Street * Episode 14: Thank You, Come Again


Music


Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the ''Corner Shop Show'' contains original and
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Original music

* ''Welcome To The Corner Shop'' - Mike Tan * ''Corner Shop Stac'' - Mike Tan * ''Boss, You Need To See This'' - Mike Tan * ''Where Were You When I Needed You'' - Mike Tan * ''Sifu'' - Mike Tan * ''Previously On Corner Shop'' - Mike Tan * ''Do You See The Boy'' - Mike Tan * ''It Ain't Over Unless I Quit Trying'' - Mike Tan * ''Losing A Friend'' - Mike Tan * ''Blueprints'' - Mike Tan * ''Satsui-No-Such-Thing'' - Mike Tan * ''Tony vs Dreadman'' - Mike Tan * ''The Chosen One'' - Mike Tan * ''We're In This Together'' - Mike Tan * ''End Credits Theme'' - Mike Tan


Series overview


Spin-offs

As of October 2015, a
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called ''Corner Shop Express'' was launched. It aimed to bring weekly videos for its viewers. * Episode 1: 5p Plastic Bags and Illegal Segways * Episode 2: Wedding Shopping * Episode 3: Halloween Special * Episode 4: Tony Chang - Draw My Life * Episode 5: Bounce Back Newham * Episode 6: Malik - Draw My Life * Episode 7: Man Like Malik * Episode 8: Grandad's Punishment * Episode 9: Sharon's Shanti The Corner Shop Show YouTube channel eventually dissolved into The CS Network in early 2019 as
Islah Abdur-Rahman Islah Abdur-Rahman ( bn, ইসলাহ আব্দুর-রহমান; born 20 April 1991) is a British Bangladeshi film director, actor, singer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing, directing and starring in the hit series, t ...
conversed about plans of launching other series and spin-offs.


In other media

The ''Corner Shop'' has been featured in other comedy series and songs. In April 2015, Malik (
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) was a character in the
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called ''Mandem On The Wall'', directed by himself, where the shop was featured. In July 2014, Malik (
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) and Tony (Michael Truong) were characters in the 7th episode of the
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, ''As We Proceed'' by Sunny and Shay where the shop was also featured. In late 2015, Malik, Tony and the ''Corner Shop'' were featured in Iksy's parody music video alongside
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, Humza Arshad, Bengali Blitz, Puremovements and Char Avell. In 2017, Malik and Tony appeared on Raxstar's music video for his song "King Midas". In March 2018, Malik (
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), Tony (Michael Truong) and Mehmet (Can Snatchy Kabadayi) featured in Humza Arshad's parody of the viral
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, H-Dhami, Tasha Tah, Sevaqk, Bobby Friction, Raxstar, Tez Ilyas, Arjun, Steel Banglez, Char Avell,
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See also

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References


External links

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