Romesh Ranganathan

All the best Edinburgh Fringe previews in London

Don't get me wrong, I love Edinburgh, with it's Hogwartsy cobbles and granite grandeur, seeped in history and united by culture, heritage and a too-often-racist hatred of the English. But when it comes to the Edinburgh Festival, the major advantage of Edinburgh, that it's nowhere near London, becomes its major drawback for all of us keen to see some of the country's best comedy.

Taskmaster - Series 8, Episode 5: Stay Humble review

Only the Taskmaster comes out on top when deceiving.

Judge Romesh review

A reality show for a post-Jeremy Kyle world.

The latest series from Romesh Ranganathan sees the comic debate the key issues of the day alongside a focus group of ordinary Brits and, of course, his mum, who stole the show on his Asian Provocateur travelogue. Not a groundbreaking premise, but his sardonic ways are a draw.

Romesh Ranganathan returns, flanked by Tom Davis and Jessica Knappett, to adjudicate on real disputes. Opening this double bill are a pair of actors fighting over roles such as "Family Member No 13", and two rappers with very mild beef. As a device to set up Ranganathan for cutting comebacks, it is ideal.

Interview: Romesh Ranganathan

Stand-up comedian and star of TV show Judge Romesh, 41, tells all about his tricky childhood - and his loved ones not finding him funny.

Romesh Ranganathan: I'll be low-key about my birthday

I enjoy telling people not to make a big deal, so I can spend the day feeling like a smug martyr.

Teenage Cancer Trust comedy night 2019 review

Featuring mainstream big-hitter John Bishop, the relatively unknown Susie McCabe and the energetic Seann Walsh and world-weary Romesh Ranganathan, this year's Teenage Cancer Trust benefit at the Royal Albert Hall was a night of gentle, lukewarm 'modern life' comedy, occasionally punctuated by energy and uproar.