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Romesh Ranganathan lands BBC chat show
The BBC has ordered a new chat show from Romesh Ranganthan, even as the fate of his long-running series The Ranganation remains in the balance. Once again featuring his mother Shanthi, Ranganathan told fellow comic James Gill that the chat show "is coming", following a successful pilot in December.
British Comedy Guide, 7th April 2023Sky recommissions Brassic and Rob & Romesh Vs for 6th series
Sky has commissioned Brassic for a sixth series, making it one of the broadcaster's longest-running scripted comedies. It has also ordered a sixth run of Rob & Romesh Vs, with an upcoming episode featuring the pair visiting South Korea to experience K-Pop.
British Comedy Guide, 6th April 2023Taskmaster hall of fame: ranking the most legendary contestants!
To mark the launch of Series 15 on Channel 4, we celebrate Taskmaster's 25 most memorable and funny contestants so far.
Louisa Mellor, Elizabeth Donoghue and Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 30th March 2023Alan Partridge, Sue Perkins and Frank Skinner amongst ARIAS nominees
The nominees in the comedy category in the The Radio Academy Awards include Frank Skinner, Alan Partridge's podcast, Nature Table hosted by Sue Perkins, Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel and The Skewer.
British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2023BAFTA TV Awards 2023 nominations
Am I Being Unreasonable?, Big Boys, Derry Girls and Ghosts are amongst the nominees for the BAFTA Television Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd March 2023Romesh Ranganathan writes kids book Lil' Muffin Drops The Mic
Romesh Ranganathan has written a book for children. Lil' Muffin Drops The Mic, due to be published in July, focuses on baking and hip-hop music.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2023Brighton comedy night honours tragic stand-up who died aged 42
Organisers have confirmed a Brighton comedy night last autumn raised a total of more than £26,000 for a rare cancer charity in honour of comedian Phil Jerrod.
Phil Hewitt, Sussex Express, 14th February 2023Romesh Ranganathan reveals secret suicide bid and family tragedy
Romesh Ranganathan broke down in tears as he opened up about his secret past.
The Weakest Link host told The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett about having dark thoughts about wanting to kill himself.
Amanda Devlin, The Sun, 9th February 2023Sky Max confirms 2023 comedy entertainment shows
Alison Hammond has been announced as a team captain for On Demand, Sky's panel show pilot about television. Meanwhile details for Series 5 of Rob And Romesh Vs have been revealed, plus more details on the new series of A League Of Their Own.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2023Maisie Adam pilots "twisted" opinions stand-up show for TV
Maisie Adam is piloting a stand-up show for television in which comedians try to convince the audience of their most unpopular opinions. The taster is being made by Romesh Ranganathan's production company, Ranga Bee.
British Comedy Guide, 26th January 2023