Romesh Ranganathan
- 46 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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5 Leicester Comedy shows that are NOT to be missed
After a year defined by the shocks of Brexit and Trump, the festival have chosen a party theme - inviting the people to "vote for comedy".
Hayley Watson, Leicester Mercury, 22nd December 2016Romesh Ranganathan: Why should Santa get all the credit
When my wife was a child, her parents fell on hard times, and so sat their children down to warn them that they wouldn't be getting as much for Christmas. My wife blithely informed them that it didn't make much difference as the previous year they had hardly bought them anything either; Santa had got them all the best gifts.
Romesh Ranganathan, i Newspaper, 21st December 2016The 50 funniest films... chosen by comedians
For Sarah Millican it's the Coen brothers, while Stewart Lee laughs out loud at Festen. From the canonical to the controversial, and in no particular order, we asked 10 standups to pick 50 movies that make them giggle...
The Observer, 18th December 2016Best and worst of live comedy DVDs
A live comedy DVD could cheer anyone up this Christmas. That's if you plump for new releases from the likes of Joe Lycett, Billy Connolly and Richard Herring.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 15th December 2016The comedy DVDs guaranteed to raise a festive giggle
Looking at comedy DVDs from Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan and Rich Hall.
Mark Wareham, Daily Mail, 3rd December 2016Romesh Ranganathan to host BBC Two pilot That's It For The Week
BBC Two is to pilot That's It For The Week, a topical comedy show hosted by Romesh Ranganathan.
British Comedy Guide, 18th November 2016Comedians and their mums: the world needs them now
Today is awful, so seeing people have a nice time with their folks is actually quite a comfort. Here are the best and worst comic-parent pair-ups.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 9th November 2016Leicester Comedy Festival line-up announced
Next year's Leicester Comedy Festival will have as many events as ever, despite the headline sponsorship deal coming to an end.
Tom Mack, Leicester Mercury, 7th November 2016Romesh Ranganathan review
Revenge is a joke served deadpan. While a lot of Ranganathan's material is almost Michael McIntyre mainstream with a garnish of Jack Dee cynicism, he is not afraid to tackle big issues.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th October 2016Taskmaster: a funny, most unexpected comedy
Dave's Taskmaster is ace at everything but balanced representation. Sort that, and it could be one of the most enjoyable shows on TV...
Wesley Mead, Den Of Geek, 26th October 2016