The Reluctant Landlord
- TV sitcom
- Sky One
- 2018 - 2019
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Romesh Ranganathan stars in a semi-autobiographical sitcom about a man running his late father's pub. Also features Sian Gibson, Yasmine Akram, Nick Helm, Marek Larwood, Steve Edge and more.
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Series 2 - Christmas Special
Further details
Much to the horror of the pub's regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. While his Dad always hosted the best Christmases, Romesh just wants a quiet Christmas with his family and some time to play the latest Superstar DJ computer game when the kids are in bed.
However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers Rom's plans quicker than you can say jingle bells.
Elsewhere in the pub, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry that he has lost out on his favourite paramedic shift of the year.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 23rd December 2019
- Time
- 2am
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Romesh Ranganathan | Romesh |
| Sian Gibson | Natasha |
| Yasmine Akram | Julie |
| Nick Helm | Lemon |
| Marek Larwood | Lee |
| Steve Edge | David Foster |
| Shaheen Khan | Jayanthi |
| Alex Molony (as Alexander Molony) | Charlie |
| Ceyda Ali | Theresa |
| Jo Joyner | Sarah |
| Matthew Crosby | Jesus Jeff |
| Neil Webster | Script Editor |
| Phil Bowker | Writer |
| David Sant | Director |
| Jane Bell | Producer |
| Jon Mountague | Executive Producer |
| Tilusha Ghelani | Executive Producer |
| Danielle Lux | Executive Producer |
| Romesh Ranganathan | Associate Producer |
| Carleen Beadle (as Carleen Beadle-Larcombe) | Line Producer |
| Shiv Meeda | Post Production Producer |
| Nick Ames | Editor |
| Thorin Thompson | Production Designer |
| Jo Buckingham | Casting Director |
| Marlene Lawlor | Costume Designer |
| Alistair Upcraft | Director of Photography |
| Lisa Kennedy | Make-up Designer |
| Timothy Wood | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
Romesh Ranganathan's constantly unimpressed landlord serves up some low-key festivities in the world's most terrible pub. Although Romesh is keen to have a day off at Christmas, the regulars are horrified at the prospect. Can he match up to his dad's legendary celebrations?
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 23rd December 2019