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The Ranganation - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: May 19, 2019

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Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with celebrity guests, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group, The Ranganation.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: May 26, 2019

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Joining the brilliantly funny Romesh are special guests including Katherine Ryan and Romesh's very own focus group, The Ranganation, a diverse mix of outspoken and passionate people drawn from the Great British public.
With the help of the Ranganation and his guests, Romesh takes a funny topical look at modern Britain, investigating how and why the news matters to you.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2019

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Joining the brilliantly funny Romesh are special guests, including Jon Richardson and Jessica Hynes, and Romesh's very own focus group, The Ranganation, a diverse mix of outspoken and passionate people drawn from the Great British public.
With the help of the Ranganation and his guests, Romesh takes a funny topical look at modern Britain, investigating how and why the news matters to you.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2019

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Joining the brilliantly funny Romesh are special guests including Sara Pascoe, plus Romesh's very own focus group, The Ranganation, a diverse mix of outspoken and passionate people drawn from the Great British public.
With the help of the Ranganation and his guests, Romesh takes a funny topical look at modern Britain, investigating how and why the news matters to you.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2019

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Joining the brilliantly funny Romesh are special guests including Richard Osman, plus Romesh's very own focus group, The Ranganation, a diverse mix of outspoken and passionate people drawn from the Great British public.

With the help of the Ranganation and his guests, Romesh takes a funny topical look at modern Britain, investigating how and why the news matters to you.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2019

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Life is too complicated, so many choices, so many opinions. With the help of a larger than life focus group of 25 lovable, diverse characters, Romesh Ranganathan, cuts through the nonsense and provides us all with his perfect guide to navigating the modern world. Romesh is joined by 25 members of the Great British Public, known as the Ranganation, as well as funny, smart celebrities.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: May 10, 2020

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Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with celebrity guests, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group, the Ranganation.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: May 17, 2020

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Romesh is joined virtually by his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation - 20 loveable, outspoken characters, representing a cross-section of modern Britain, who give Romesh their take on a number of topical areas, sharing their own experiences along the way. Celebrity guests are also on hand to use the Ranganation as a sounding board and give their own take on the subjects covered. Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front-page news to trending topics, helping the nation to navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 24, 2020

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Jo Brand and Rob Beckett join the Ranganation to discuss lockdown snacks, "essential" businesses worldwide, and a Phil Collins drumming challenge.

 

 

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: May 31, 2020

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This week, Romesh will be joined virtually by Aisling Bea and Jason Manford.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2020

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This week, Romesh will be joined - virtually - by Paloma Faith and Tom Allen.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2020 (50 min)

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Romesh Ranganathan hosts a topical comedy show from isolation, in which a diverse group of 25 members of the public drawn from all walks of life are invited to share their thoughts on the state of modern Britain today. Romesh and his outspoken and passionate focus group will be joined in the studio by a selection of celebrity guests.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2021

Episode 1

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.

Romesh will be joined virtually by his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation – 20 loveable, outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain and who will give Romesh their take on a number of topical areas, sharing their own experiences along the way.

Together, they will take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation to navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2021

Episode 2

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.

Romesh will be joined virtually by celebrity guests Katherine Ryan and Mo Gilligan, as well as his mum and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation – 20 loveable and outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. They give Romesh their take on a number of topical areas, sharing their own experiences along the way.

Together, they will take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation to navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2021

Episode 3

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.

Romesh will be joined virtually by celebrity guests Rosie Jones and Guz Khan, as well as his mum and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation – 20 loveable and outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. They give Romesh their take on a number of topical areas, sharing their own experiences along the way.

Together, they will take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation to navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2021

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Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.  

Romesh will be joined virtually by celebrity guests Joe Lycett and Judi Love, as well as his mum and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation – 20 loveable and outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. They give Romesh their take on a number of topical areas, sharing their own experiences along the way.  

Together, they will take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation to navigate their way through these tricky times. 

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2021

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Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.

Romesh will be joined virtually by celebrity guests Roisin Conaty and Jamie Laing, as well as his mum and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation – 20 loveable and outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. They give Romesh their take on a number of topical areas, sharing their own experiences along the way.

Together, they will take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation to navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2021

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Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.

Romesh will be joined virtually by celebrity guests Richard Madeley and Maisie Adam, as well as his mum and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation – 20 loveable and outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. They give Romesh their take on a number of topical areas, sharing their own experiences along the way.

Together, they will take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation to navigate their way through these tricky times.

Season 4

Episode 1

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2021

Episode 1

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with celebrity guests including Jack Dee, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group, The Ranganation.

Episode 2

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2021

Episode 2

This week, top comic Jon Richardson and TV chef Nadiya Hussain join Romesh in the studio. Together they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 3

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2021

Episode 3

This week, the hilarious Roisin Conaty and Guz Khan join Romesh in the studio. Together they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 4

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2021

Episode 4

This week, Richard Osman joins Romesh in the studio. Together they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 5

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021

Episode 5

This week, Jo Brand joins Romesh in the studio. Together they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Christmas Special

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Dec 19, 2021

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Romesh Ranganathan talks all things Christmas with celebrity guests Josh Widdicombe and Scarlett Moffatt, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group, the Ranganation.

Season 5

Alex Brooker, Anna Maxwell Martin

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2022

Alex Brooker, Anna Maxwell Martin

This week, comedian, presenter and journalist Alex Brooker and award-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin, join Romesh in the studio. Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times

James Acaster, Lady Leshurr

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2022

James Acaster, Lady Leshurr

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.

Romesh chats through the lighter end of the news spectrum with celebrity guests and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation - 20 loveable, outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain.

This week, top comedian, James Acaster and award-winning rapper, Lady Leshurr, join Romesh in the studio. Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Jack Dee, Sophie Willan

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2022

Jack Dee, Sophie Willan

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.

Romesh chats through the lighter end of the news spectrum with top comedian Jack Dee, award-winning actor, writer and comedian Sophie Willan and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation - 20 loveable, outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain.

Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Sara Pascoe, Big Zuu

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2022

Sara Pascoe, Big Zuu

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation. Romesh chats through the lighter end of the news spectrum with comedian, actress and writer Sara Pascoe and rapper and TV chef Big Zuu, as well as his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation - 20 loveable, outspoken characters who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Lucy Beaumont, Stephen Mangan

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2022

Lucy Beaumont, Stephen Mangan

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation. Romesh chats through the lighter end of the news spectrum with celebrity guests and his hand-picked focus group, The Ranganation – 20 loveable, outspoken characters, who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. This week, comedian, actor and writers Stephen Mangan and Lucy Beaumont join Romesh in the studio. Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Jo Brand, Oti Mabuse

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2022

Jo Brand, Oti Mabuse

Romesh Ranganathan's topical comedy show, the Ranganation, returns to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation. Romesh chats through the lighter end of the news spectrum with celebrity guests and his hand-picked focus group, the Ranganation – 20 loveable, outspoken characters, who represent a cross-section of modern Britain. This week comedian and national treasure, Jo Brand and dancer, talent show judge and presenter, Oti Mabuse, join Romesh in the studio. Together, they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Specials

Best Bits 2019

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Dec 22, 2019

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Romesh Ranganathan presents the best bits of series one. Joined by celebrity guests, his mum, and focus group The Ranganation, the comedian takes a funny, topical look at modern Britain.

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