British Comedy Guide

Radhika Sanghani

  • Writer and journalist

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The comedy room writers

Find out more about the writers who have been part of our most recent Comedy Room development group, beginning in autumn 2019.

BBC, 12th February 2020

Cara Theobold: From Downton to killing demons

For most young actors, a role in a TV series as successful as Downton Abbey would be a dream come true. But for Cara Theobold, who was offered the part of kitchen maid Ivy while she was still at drama school, her years on Downton pale in comparison to her latest venture.

Radhika Sanghani, The Telegraph, 19th October 2016

Meet British Muslim comedian Shazia Mirza

British Muslim comedian Shazia Mirza tells Radhika Sanghani why her latest show focuses on Isil and the Kardashians - and how she's getting more hate mail than ever before.

Radhika Sanghani, The Telegraph, 27th October 2015

Luisa Omielan: 'I want to be the Beyoncé of comedy'

Brash comedian Luisa Omielan, 32, hit fame with her debut show 'What Would Beyoncé Do?!', but tells Radhika Sanghani why she hates being defined as a 'comedian for women'.

Radhika Sanghani, The Telegraph, 13th February 2015

Luisa Omielan shoved her boobs in my face & I loved it

Luisa Omielan is a comic who isn't afraid to discuss boobs, oral sex, masturbation, thigh gaps and depression. Radhika Sanghani goes to watch her new show, and ends up with cleavage on her face

Radhika Sanghani, The Telegraph, 5th February 2015

Racism vs humour fail

With racist bullying on the rise, Radhika Sanghani draws upon her own experiences and talks to comedians about unintentional racism - when you don't know if someone is being truly offensive or just making a bad joke.

Radhika Sanghani, The Telegraph, 9th January 2014

Dame Edna to retire after 60 years of comedy

Dame Edna Everage will retire after completing her last tour, her creator Barry Humphries has said.

Radhika Sanghani, The Telegraph, 28th June 2013

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