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Romesh Ranganathan

Romesh Ranganathan

  • 47 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer

Press clippings

BAFTA TV Awards 2025 nominations

Alma's Not Normal, Brassic, G'wed and Ludwig are amongst the nominees in the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2025

Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night review

So many great comics on a night of highlights.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th March 2025

Teenage Cancer Trust Night Of Comedy 2025 review

Massive charity gigs are there for the taking for lesser-known acts. Famous names need to just be present, offering some brand recognition to shift tickets, but those on the up can use the exposure to burnish their fan base.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th March 2025

Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening gets Series 2

ITV1 quiz comedy Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening is to return for a second series later this year.

British Comedy Guide, 28th February 2025

Why comedians are taking over TV gameshows

From Romesh Ranganathan to Lee Mack, big-name stand-ups are increasingly fronting quiz shows. What's causing the glut of comics?

Ralph Jones, The Guardian, 19th February 2025

Romesh Ranganthan shoots Sky Max travelogue Can't Knock The Hustle

Romesh Ranganathan has shot a travelogue on his international tour, in which the constantly grafting, jet-setting comic explores how different cultures maintain a work-life balance. Airing on Sky Max next year, Can't Knock The Hustle follows him to India, South Korea, the US and Canada as he questions his stand-up material, "in a global exploration of our hustle-obsessed modern existence".

British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2024

How Romesh Ranganathan overcame troubled past

It's a family bond that has seen them face heart-breaking betrayal, homelessness and a tragic death - now Romesh Ranganathan and his mum Shanthi have become a favourite TV double act.

Amanda Killelea, The Sun, 2nd November 2024

Naomie Harris to star in misogynist icon takedown comedy Hysterical

Olivia Lee has created Hysterical, a comedy drama about a group of friends who decide to take down a global misogynist icon. The project, reportedly semi-inspired by Andrew Tate's rise to fame, with star Naomie Harris, Jameela Jamil and Romesh Ranganathan.

British Comedy Guide, 21st October 2024

Romesh Ranganathan: I have felt suicidal - I came very close

The comedian explains why he's speaking out about mental health now.

Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 11th October 2024

Just The Tonic London opening night

There is a part of East London that is forever Nottingham - well, for the foreseeable at least.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th September 2024

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