Obviously not a Brit, bangers and mash, with onion gravy is a fortnightly treat for me, done right never had any complaints from many Thai and Europeans friends who have had it.
We do not mash peas, they are dried marrowfat peas, larger than the normal frozen peas, with more flavour, they have to be soaked overnight with bi-carbonate of soda, then boiled and simmered to get the correct consistency, Great for another northern England delicacy Pie and Pea suppers and for Pea and Ham soup.