Romesh Ranganathan
- 46 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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Sean Lock shimmying across the dance floor, Strictly style, sporting a black nylon shirt open to the waist, is the jolly flight of fancy that opens tonight's laughter line-up. Young comedian Romesh Ranganathan brings his Asian DNA into play with a scurrilously hilarious take on racism and a creative approach to telling off other people's kids, which leaves Marcus Brigstocke to supply a cheeky clutch of gags on ageing, safaris, the Greek economy - and some beatboxing.
Carol Carter and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Metro, 6th December 2013Wherein the week is thoroughly mocked standing up rather than sitting down behind a desk, and in an even more ranty fashion. Paul Chowdhry takes over from Jon Richardson as the host for this series of the topical comedy show, taking the week's events and handing them off to comics for lampoonery. Regulars Seann Walsh and Josh Widdecombe return, this week joined by furrowed comic Simon Evans, former maths teacher Romesh Ranganathan and Russell Howard regular Angela Barnes.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 1st November 2013Almost by stealth, this vaguely satirical, topical stand-up showcase has made it to a fifth series. Functioning as a sort of halfway-house testing ground between Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, it's seen a surprisingly illustrious stream of light-entertainment talent pass through its doors.
Jack Whitehall, Kevin Bridges, Patrick Kielty and Rich Hall have all made appearances before moving on; this time Paul Chowdhry takes over hosting duties while regulars Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe are joined by newbies Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes in sticking the boot into the week's news. Decent post-pub fun, if you're in the market for that sort of thing.
Phil Harrison, Time Out, 1st November 2013This week's new live comedy
Previews of Romesh Ranganathan, Ian Cognito and Helen Keen.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 26th October 2013Stand Up For The Week announces new line-up
Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week will now feature Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes.
British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2013Fringe comedy debut: Romesh Ranganathan
The comedian appears for the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.
The List, 14th August 2013This week's new live comedy
Previews of Romesh Ranganathan, Doc Brown and The Musical Comedy Awards.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 30th March 2013Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2013 - Nominees
Barbara Steele, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar, Paul Currie and Romesh Ranganathan are in the running in the Best Show category.
Howard Gorman, Comedy Chords, 1st March 2013The spotlight on ... Romesh Ranganathan
He used to do freestyle rap battles, now he's Seann Walsh's tour support - it's only bloomin' Romesh Ranganathan!
London Is Funny, 14th November 2011