Romesh Ranganathan
- 46 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
Press clippings Page 24
After much controversy, it is finally time for this year's edition of the annual fundraiser. The likes of Lenny Henry, Emma Willis and Romesh Ranganathan lead proceedings, with the usual spoofs including a Four Weddings and a Funeral reunion and a return for Bodyguard's DS David Budd. While, as ever, the money goes to worthy causes, the debate around how Comic Relief portrays relations between the UK and developing nations was long overdue - and may well have been taken into account ahead of tonight's telecast.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 15th March 2019Jessica Knappett joins Judge Romesh Series 2
Jessica Knappett will play the court clerk in Series 2 of Judge Romesh, which is due to return to Dave soon.
British Comedy Guide, 13th March 2019I can handle my critics - apart from voice in my head
I have always had an 'inner bastard', but doing standup has made it worse.
Romesh Ranganathan, The Guardian, 2nd March 2019As Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan bring their series of brief encounters to an end (as usual, you only get 10 minutes of time with the star), the bantering pair are greeted by a heavyweight champion with an easy charm. Plus they get to see him in action - but only from the cheap seats.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 1st March 2019Comic Relief Spectacular review
You cannot keep politics out of comedy, but most of the stand-ups at last night's Spectacular tried. Until Sir Lenny Henry commented on the current Stacey Dooley "white saviour" controversy.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st March 2019Chortle Awards 2019 nominees
The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.
British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019Live Review: Leicester Mercury 25th Anniversary Show
The gig featured so many winners and finalists it felt like it lasted a quarter of a century. But in a Good Way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2019Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night line-up revealed
Kevin Bridges returns as this year's host and will guide the audience through an evening of comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th February 2019Leicester Comedian of the Year anniversary line-up
At the heart of the Leicester Comedy Festival is the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year competition, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.
To mark 25 years of discovering new talent, a 'mega' comedy show is taking place at De Montfort Hall on Tuesday, February 19, featuring nine previous winners plus special guests.
Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 30th January 2019A new series in which Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett tick off their wishlist of sports and entertainment megastars. Join them on a lightning tour of Jamaica hosted, appropriately, by Usain Bolt. Larks aplenty: 38 minutes of R&R and seven minutes of Bolt to finish.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 25th January 2019