Corner Shop Show
Corner Shop Show is a British comedy drama web series that premiered on YouTube in March 2014. The series is created by Islah Abdur-Rahman and consists of continuous episodes uploaded on his YouTube 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.
| Corner Shop Show | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Comedy-drama |
| Created by | Islah Abdur-Rahman |
| Written by | Islah Abdur-Rahman |
| Directed by | Islah Abdur-Rahman |
| Starring | Islah Abdur-Rahman |
| Narrated by | Islah Abdur-Rahman |
| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | Welcome To The Corner Shop - Mike Tan |
| Ending theme | Welcome To The Corner Shop - Mike Tan |
| Composer | Mike Tan |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Islah Abdur-Rahman |
| Production locations | London, United Kingdom |
| Cinematography |
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| Editor | Islah Abdur-Rahman |
| Camera setup | Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Sony A7s |
| Running time | 12–37 minutes |
| Production company | The CS Network |
| Release | |
| Original network | YouTube, Brit Asia TV |
| Picture format | 16:9 720p (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 2014 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Corner Shop Express, Mandem on the Wall, The Halalians |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Premise
In mid 2013, the series came to fruition when Islah Abdur-Rahman 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, that Abdur-Rahman began mind mapping a new series.[1]
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[1]
In August 2014, Episodes 1 and 2 of Corner Shop Show were removed from YouTube[1] 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.[2] 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
- Islah Abdur-Rahman 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
Guest
- Guz Khan 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 parody music, all of which are created by Mistah Islah.
All tracks are written by Mistah Islah.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Corner Shop Theme Song" | Mistah Islah & MC Zani | 0:15 |
| 2. | "Saaf Khortam (Cleaning The Shop)" | Mistah Islah & MC Zani | 0:31 |
| 3. | "Off Licence Theme Song" | Mistah Islah & MC Zani | 1:02 |
| 4. | "Hold On, We're Gonna Be Late (Drake Parody)" (featuring Alyusha) | Mistah Islah & MC Zani | 2:14 |
| 5. | "50% Off" (featuring Ashley David) | Mistah Islah & MC Zani | 1:39 |
| 6. | "Man Like Malik" | Malik | 1:38 |
| 7. | "See You Again" (featuring Tommy) | Malik | 1:42 |
| 8. | "I Want You Back" | Mistah Islah & Sonna Rele | 1:28 |
| 9. | "Driving School" | Man Like Malik & Raxstar | 2:26 |
| 10. | "Corner Shop Gon' Give It To Ya" | Mistah Islah | 1:10 |
- Off License Theme Song is a parody of "Main Hoon Don" by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
- Hold On, We're Gonna Be Late is a parody of "Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake
- 50% Off (Happy - Pharrell Williams Parody) - Islah Abdur-Rahman & MC Zani ft. Ashley David
- See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Parody - Malik Begum (Islah Abdur-Rahman) ft. Tommy
- Man Like Malik - Malik Begum (Islah Abdur-Rahman)
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
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season finale | |||
| 1 | 9 | March 2014 | November 2015 | |
| 2 | 6 | July 2017 | ||
Spin-offs
As of October 2015, a miniseries 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 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 (Islah Abdur-Rahman) was a character in the web series called Mandem On The Wall, directed by himself, where the shop was featured. In July 2014, Malik (Islah Abdur-Rahman) and Tony (Michael Truong) were characters in the 7th episode of the web series, 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 Mumzy Stranger, Humza Arshad, Bengali Blitz, Puremovements and Char Avell. In 2017, Malik and Tony appeared on Raxstar's music video for his song "King Midas".[3] In March 2018, Malik (Islah Abdur-Rahman), Tony (Michael Truong) and Mehmet (Can Snatchy Kabadayi) featured in Humza Arshad's parody of the viral Nike advertisement, known as "Nothing Beats A Londoner", featuring notable Londoners from underrepresented minorities such as Juggy D, H-Dhami, Tasha Tah, Sevaqk, Bobby Friction, Raxstar, Tez Ilyas, Arjun, Steel Banglez, Char Avell, Jay Sean, Mumzy Stranger and Naughty Boy.[4][5]
See also
References
- Roshni, Miss (13 September 2014). "A new comedy web series all about the 'Corner Shop'". Urban Asian. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- Hameed, Ayisha (26 August 2014). "MSS interview with Islah Abdur – Rahman". MyStudentStyle. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- King Midas – Single by Raxstar on Apple Music, 11 August 2017, retrieved 7 September 2017
- "HUMZA ARSHAD: Nike Ad Parody". HumzaProductions. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- "Nothing Beats A Londoner PARODY". 12 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018 – via YouTube.