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   16 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

   Diane Morgan On Comedy, Cunk And Becoming A Robot In Ann Droid

   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 influences. The pair talk early career moves, the experience of attending drama school, all the way to working together on Last One Laughing. Plus, there's some mild hate…

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   12 Aug 2026 · 33 min

   Drag Queens, Peer Pressure and What To Watch

   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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:29 Some show recommendations 09:05 A question on drag 10:48 A ding-dong mistake 14:10 Shanthi as a drag…

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   9 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

   Himesh Patel: Starring In The Odyssey, Working With Matt Damon, And Life After EastEnders

   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’s like working on a Christopher Nolan movie and what the challenges are of shooting in IMAX. Plus, we talk BAFTA parties with Idris Elba, hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio, and acting…

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   2 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

   Max Fosh: Going Viral, YouTube and Being Posh

   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, and how he keeps coming up with ideas that millions of people can't help but click on. The pair discuss the realities of life as a creator, YouTube vs TV, and Max…

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   29 Jul 2026 · 42 min

   The Chili Oil Special

   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 his family and the past. From chili oil to the secret of a successful, long-lasting marriage, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi and Rom. A Ranga Bee…

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   26 Jul 2026 · 59 min

   Kelly Cates: From Sky Sports News To Match Of The Day

   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 avoids reading comments (good and bad) about her work. They discuss the modern pressures that face footballers today and what it's really like presenting one of the…

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   11 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 1 minNew

   Tom Hiddleston on Conquering Everest, the Marvel Universe & Soccer Aid

   What do Loki, Everest and Arsenal tea bags have in common? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by actor Tom Hiddleston to talk about his new film Tenzing the true story behind the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, and what it was like filming it for real, with no green screen. They also get into 16 years as Loki, what Marvel gets right (and why it deserves more credit), and exactly how much Tom knows about what comes next. A Ranga Bee Production. Tenzing is available on Apple TV from 16th October. Chapters 00:00 Intro02:50 A gift for Tom05:02 How will…

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   7 Oct 2026 · 46 min

   Shanthi's Reincarnation, Gym Etiquette & Getting Caught In The Act

   What do you say when your 8-year-old walks in on you in 'the act'? Romesh and his mum Shanthi take on your questions and family dilemmas, even though they remain thoroughly unqualified to do so. This week, a listener needs help after their son caught them in the middle of the night, and Romesh and Shanthi try to work out the best response. A role play that quickly goes off the rails... Got a dilemma? Send us a voice note or email, and we might answer it on the show. Nothing is off limits (we really mean it). A Ranga Bee Production. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Shanthi's Next outfit 03:08…

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   4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   Stacey Dooley on 100+ Documentaries, Selling Sunset & Southampton

   What makes Stacey Dooley such a good documentary maker? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by broadcaster and documentary maker Stacey Dooley to reflect on her journey through documentary-making, how she approaches telling them and the stories and experiences that have stayed with her. They also get into some very important Selling Sunset and Below Deck gossip, before Stacey explains exactly why she hates Southampton.Plus, there's some questionable role play, a game of Misquoted and a brief detour into boxing, Little Mix and Jamie Oliver. A Ranga Bee Production.…

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    30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    The Celebrity Impressions Challenge

    Can Shanthi do a better celebrity impression than Romesh? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with listener questions, family stories and a celebrity impressions challenge that quickly gets out of hand. From Shanthi’s early morning routines to what it's like being a grandma, the pair discuss family relationships throughout including a family trip to Devil's Dyke that Romesh missed out on. Elsewhere, the team suggest a Celebrity Impressions Challenge where Romesh is put through his paces as he attempts impressions of David Attenborough, Simon…

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