About this show
The Romesh Ranganathan Show is a comedy podcast from Ranga Bee. On Apple Podcasts it ranks #12 in Europe (as of 2026-10-26). By country in Europe: UK #5, Ireland #45.
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 [email protected].
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Latest episode
2026-10-2137 min
Shanthi Gives Advice on Flying, Grandparents & Fighting in Relationships
What’s the best way to cure a fear of flying? According to Shanthi, pray...or fly to Portsmouth. It’s Thursday, which means Romesh’s mum Shanthi is back to answer your questions and family dilemmas on The Romesh Ranganathan Show. There’s a lottery win dream p…
Recent episodes
- 2026-10-181h 12mKatherine Ryan: Firstborn Daughters, Celine Dion & Why Women Should MisbehaveWhy did Katherine Ryan fly home from Spain on her own? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian, presenter and au…
- 2026-10-1452 minShanthi’s Free Holiday, Romesh’s Underwear & Vegan TeasingHow should you react when your son offers you an all-expenses-paid holiday? On this edition of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh tells his mum Shan…
- 2026-10-111h 0mTom Hiddleston on Conquering Everest, the Marvel Universe & Soccer AidWhat 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 t…
- 2026-10-0746 minShanthi's Reincarnation, Gym Etiquette & Getting Caught In The ActWhat 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…
- 2026-10-041h 10mStacey Dooley on 100+ Documentaries, Selling Sunset & SouthamptonWhat makes Stacey Dooley such a good documentary maker? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by broadcaster and documenta…
- 2026-09-301h 1mThe Celebrity Impressions ChallengeCan Shanthi do a better celebrity impression than Romesh? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with l…
- 2026-09-271h 3mLenny Henry On Comedy, Dramatic Acting & Returning To Stand-UpWhat did Eddie Murphy say to Lenny Henry? In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by the legendary comedian, actor, a…
- 2026-09-2349 minCelebrating One Year Of The Romesh Ranganathan ShowWho does Shanthi want next on the podcast? In this special, one-year anniversary episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate…
- 2026-09-201h 18mStephen Graham on Acting, Adolescence & Al PacinoHow did Stephen Graham become one of Britain's best actors? In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary acto…
- 2026-09-1638 minShanthi's Kitchen, Mutton Rolls And The Art Of Gift-GivingIs Romesh a bad gift-giver? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate Apple Dumpling Day, discuss recipes…
- 2026-09-131h 25mJamie Oliver On Flying at 51, Real Fast Food & School DinnersWhat 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 b…