The Romesh Ranganathan Show
The world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs. Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense take on life, proving that the funniest and most relatable conversations often happen around the kitchen table. Leave a voice note for Romesh and Shanthi by messaging +447731623355, @theromeshshow on Instagram, or emailing podcast@rangabee.com. A Ranga Bee Production in Partnership with Listen.
Episodes
September 20, 2026 • 78 mins
How did Stephen Graham become one of Britain's best actors?
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary actor, producer, and writer, Stephen Graham, to talk about his incredible, award-winning career, spanning over two decades.
Stephen reflects on his career, from This Is England and Boiling Point, to his latest work on Adolescence and Nocturne. He discusses method acting, the challenges o...
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September 16, 2026 • 38 mins
Is Romesh a bad gift-giver?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate Apple Dumpling Day, discuss recipes, and get to work tackling your listener dilemmas, from parenting support to the art of gift-giving.
Plus, we give you a little taster of what Shanthi's cookery show, Shanthi’s Kitchen, could look like, complete with mutton rolls, some very important serving suggestions, a them...
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September 13, 2026 • 85 mins
What really happened with Jamie Oliver's school dinners?
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by one of the UK’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver.
Jamie talks about life after 50, his career in the kitchen and what keeps him motivated after decades in the food industry. He also reveals what it’s really like to work in a high-pressure kitchen, whether restaurant food has ruined the expe...
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September 9, 2026 • 40 mins
Should children be allowed at weddings?
We're back with another Thursday Shanthi special, and in this episode, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your listener dilemmas and butt heads about one in particular - should children be allowed at weddings?
They also discuss the pressure to always be productive, how to be kinder to yourself, and whether you can really retrain the negative voice in your head.
Finally, they answer a question on un...
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September 6, 2026 • 66 mins
Could Romesh make a convincing gangster?
In this week's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary, British actor, Ray Winstone, to discuss his role as Bobby Glass in the second season of Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series, The Gentlemen. But what does he make of the rumours Meghan Markle is joining the cast?
Ray, famous for his career playing tough guys and hardened criminals in films such as, Sexy Beast...
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September 2, 2026 • 56 mins
Should Shanthi get her £35,000 garden room?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with your questions and dilemmas — and things get out of hand fast. Shanthi campaigns hard for a garden room fit for a footballer, tries to track down her mystery American bank account, and receives an unexpected apology voice note from a stranger.
Elsewhere, Romesh and Shanthi role play as a cons...
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August 30, 2026 • 62 mins
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian and podcaster Rick Glassman to talk about stand-up, podcasting and the art of saying exactly what you're thinking.
Rick discusses the success of Take Your Shoes Off, and reveals that Ricky Gervais would be one of his dream guests, which leads to the pair composing a carefully crafted text message invite. Will he respond? Plus, Rick addresses the catastrop...
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August 26, 2026 • 33 mins
Are Romesh and Shanthi gifted artists?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi get in touch with their artistic side - welcome to The Art Special!
From discussing buying art (aka poster prints), to the seductive wallpaper that Romesh couldn't ignore, Romesh and Shanthi discuss their favourite artists and try their hand at drawing each other, with surprising results.
Elsewhere, Romesh consider...
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August 23, 2026 • 73 mins
Why Is Everyone Talking About Oh, Mary!?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by theatre and TV actor, Michael Urie, to talk about the award-winning Apple TV series Shrinking and West End hit Oh, Mary!
Michael talks all about his character Brian, working alongside Harrison Ford and Brett Goldstein, and what makes the show's writing so special. He also discusses bringing the hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary...
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August 19, 2026 • 36 mins
Should you stay in a situationship?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your problems, from forgetting your neighbours’ names to dealing with the annoying aspects of parenthood.
We also discuss Diane Morgan’s new show Ann Droid, and get into a debate on robots and their possibilities from household help to sex robots.
Elsewhere, Romesh recommends Modern Family as a must-...
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August 16, 2026 • 75 mins
How did Philomena Cunk come about?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by Diane Morgan to talk about her new hit BBC iPlayer sitcom, Ann Droid and her journey into comedy, from working with Charlie Brooker, developing the iconic Philomena Cunk, to working on Ricky Gervais' new series, Alley Cats.
Diane reveals how working in a factory pushed her towards her goals and discusses her early comedy influ...
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August 12, 2026 • 33 mins
What is Romesh like in drag? And what would Shanthi's drag king name be?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener dilemmas, from dealing with pressure to drink, to an awkward case of mistaken identity.
Plus, Romesh tells us all about the 'Rob & Romesh Vs Drag' episode and what he learnt about 'tucking' and Shanthi decides on her drag king alter ego.
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August 9, 2026 • 74 mins
What did Matt Damon say to Himesh after they finished filming The Odyssey?
In this week's episode, Romesh is joined by Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated actor, Himesh Patel. You may know him as Tamwar Masood from EastEnders, but Himesh has since appeared in Danny Boyle’s Yesterday and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and now he’s in one of this year’s biggest films - The Odyssey.
Himesh shares what it...
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August 5, 2026 • 52 mins
Has Shanthi finally forgiven Idris Elba?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi reacts to an unexpected peace offering from Idris Elba after their long-running, one-sided "feud."
Elsewhere, Romesh recommends one of his favourite TV shows, we try an improvised jingle and Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener questions on ageing, plastic surgery, dating apps and whether you should use celebrity selfies o...
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August 2, 2026 • 77 mins
How Did Max Fosh Become The World's Richest Man?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by YouTuber, comedian and viral mastermind, Max Fosh, to discuss the outrageous stunts and videos that have made him one of the internet's biggest creators.
From sneaking into London Fashion Week, to legally becoming the world's richest man (very briefly), Max reveals the creative process behind his biggest videos, an...
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July 29, 2026 • 41 mins
Can Romesh win the Chili Oil Mastermind quiz?
We're back with another Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show and Shanthi puts Romesh's chilli knowledge to the test in a fiery Mastermind-style quiz, before they share their thoughts on some tantalizing listener dilemmas from inappropriate chat-up lines to spicing up relationships.
Elsewhere, the pair discuss Shanthi's story and Romesh opens up about why he's protective of ...
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July 26, 2026 • 59 mins
What is it really like presenting Match of the Day?
In this episode, Romesh is joined by sports broadcaster Kelly Cates to talk about her remarkable career in football journalism, from becoming one of the original faces of Sky Sports News to stepping into the Match of the Day studio.
Kelly opens up about growing up surrounded by football, how sports broadcasting has changed over the last three decades and why she deliberately avo...
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July 22, 2026 • 43 mins
What is the weirdest thing Shanthi has ever Googled?
In this Thursday episode, Romesh and mum Shanthi reveal their most embarrassing Google searches, discuss holiday disasters and give their advice on finding the love of your life at university.
Shanthi shares her theories about a suspicious fan encounter on a train and reacts to the production team's suggestions for her new stage name.
Plus, we answer your listener dilemmas, fr...
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July 19, 2026 • 74 mins
How does Judi Love do it all?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, comedian, actor and writer, Judi Love joins Romesh to discuss her remarkable career, from becoming the first Black British woman to headline the London Palladium to starring in upcoming projects including Girl Group and and Channel 4's Schooled.
Judi opens up about comedy as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed dyslexia, the importance of self-care, and w...
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July 15, 2026 • 43 mins
How would Shanthi take on a thousand seagulls?
We're back with another Thursday episode, answering your important listener questions like, would you rather take on a dog sized spider or a pack of seagulls?
The pair discuss Parents Evening and advise your latest listener dilemmas, from a curry-addicted dog, to Shanthi's weaponised use of cake. Plus, Shanthi and the team give some feedback on Romesh's interviewing technique and dis...
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