Romesh Ranganathan
- 46 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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The Mayoress passes £75,000 funding goal
The Mayoress, the online sitcom featuring top stars like Jack Dee and Harry Hill, has passed its £75,000 fundraising goal.
Kickstarter, 6th June 2016Interview: Romesh Ranganathan
In a relatively short space of time, Romesh Ranganathan has raced to prominence among a new generation of British stand-ups.
Dan Biggane, Bath Chronicle, 16th May 2016This harmless take on the Grumpy Old Men-style talking heads show enters a second series. The thesis of the series is this: comedians and celebrities celebrate the social awkwardness that is held to be representatively British. This opening episode focuses on school: unfathomably enduring nicknames, playground meanness and the difficulties of fitting in. Stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan nails the latter with his account of attending a comprehensive school - but doing so with a public school accent.
John Robinson, The Guardian, 9th May 2016Jack Dee and Harry Hill to star in online sitcom
Jack Dee, Harry Hill and Romesh Ranganathan are amongst the stars to sign up for The Mayoress, a new online sitcom project.
British Comedy Guide, 6th May 2016More live wittering to look forward to as McIntyre continues to flog his variety show, this week roping in Peter Jones from Dragons' Den to play his Send To All game, in which the comedian sends a text to Jones's entire contacts book to reap hilarious results. Elsewhere, there's "extreme flamenco" from fusion dance troupe Los Vivancos, music from Rod Stewart and James Morrison, pranks on members of the public and standup from Romesh Ranganathan.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 30th April 2016Forty-five minutes of high spirits in front of a rowdy audience - Play To The Whistle isn't so much a sport quiz as a chimps' tea party hosted by Holly Willoughby. Team captains Bradley Walsh and Frank Lampard attempt to keep things steady, while Romesh Ranganathan supplies banter. The show distinguishes itself, however, with the inclusion of physical games, which add an element of surprise. Diver Tom Daley and career panellist Richard Osman are tonight's guests.
John Robinson, The Guardian, 16th April 2016The funniest thing... Romesh Ranganathan
From the sound of his own crying to superlative superhero spoofs, the comedian and presenter reveals the things that make him laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 15th April 2016Peter Kay's Car Share leads BAFTA TV Awards comedy nominations
Car Share leads the comedy related nominations in the 2016 BAFTA Television Awards shortlists. Other nominations include Chewing Gum, Peep Show and People Just Do Nothing.
British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2016Romesh Ranganathan nominated for South Bank Award
Romesh Ranganathan has been nominated for The Times Sky Arts South Bank Breakthrough Award. Michaela Coel is also nominated for Chewing Gum.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2016Review: Glasgow Comedy Festival, Romesh Ranganathan
I hadn't seen Ranganathan onstage for a while now and it was interesting to see how his stage style has evolved. Perhaps it was no surprise that he went down so well at last night's Glasgow International Comedy Festival performance as the two comedians he reminded me of the most were local heroes Frankie Boyle and Kevin Bridges.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th March 2016