Romesh Ranganathan
- 46 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
Press clippings Page 29
UKTV orders Judge Romesh to address the nation's problems
Romesh Ranganathan is to host a new court room series on Dave in which he rules on peoples' genuine disagreements.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2018When standup comics promote themselves via panel shows, chatshows and travelogues, it's easy to lose track of what they're actually like when they're on stage. In Romesh Ranganathan's case you can correct that with this full-length show from 2016. There's nothing revolutionary in rants about his disapproving mum, errant children and disintegrating middle-aged physique, but his dry cynicism is very funny and the routines are skilfully polished.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 28th December 2017Preview - QI: O Christmas
Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies celebrate Christmas with some interesting festive facts.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 26th December 2017Romesh Ranganathan: handling casual racism
I had only just arrived in the US when somebody asked me aggressively if I was Muslim. Perhaps I should have educated him, but why is it my problem when I just want a quiet drink with my mate?
The Guardian, 12th December 2017Romesh Ranganathan's Xmas survival guide for vegans
Vegans have an unfair reputation as difficult guests, especially at Christmas. So here are my tips on what to say, what to serve - and why you probably need to pack your own pudding.
Romesh Ranganathan, The Guardian, 10th December 2017Review: Passions - Richard Pryor By Romesh Ranganathan
This documentary went out earlier this week but I only caught up with it last night. And I'm glad I did. It's a great study of a brilliant comedian presented by a pretty good comedian and in the light of various recent events it couldn't feel more timely.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th November 2017We watch TV's smartest quiz, QI, being filmed
How did a bunch of Essex builders inspire the cleverest show on television? And why did John Lloyd, the creator of QI, come close to shutting the whole thing down last year?
Cole Moreton, Daily Mail, 21st October 2017Romesh Ranganathan gets new travel show
Romesh Ranganathan's latest travelogue series will see the comedian exploring "some of the most beautiful but dangerous places on earth".
British Comedy Guide, 5th October 2017Romesh Ranganathan writes and stars in new Sky sitcom
Romesh Ranganathan has created a new sitcom for Sky. The Reluctant Landlord is a semi-autobiographical comedy in which his character inherits a pub he doesn't really want.
British Comedy Guide, 21st September 2017TV review: Comedy Playhouse, Mister Winner, BBC1
Whether this will be a series is another matter though.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th September 2017