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.
What this show covers
listener dilemmaslistener questionscomedy chatactingcomedyparentingfamily comedyfamily storiesfamily banterrelationshipsSoccer AidLokiMarvelEverestTom Hiddleston
What listeners will find here
Tom Hiddleston on Everest, Loki, Marvel and a dash of football
Tom Hiddleston joins Romesh Ranganathan to talk about Tenzing, his new film about the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, including why the story matters and what it was like filming without green screen. They also cover 16 years as Loki, Marvel’s appeal, Soccer Aid and some lighter detours into Arsenal and dancing.
An awkward parenting dilemma, gym nerves, and Shanthi on reincarnation
An 8-year-old walking in on their parents sets off a chaotic advice session, with Romesh and Shanthi tackling what to say next. The episode also veers into gym self-consciousness, farting etiquette, diet chat, and a lively debate about reincarnation.
Stacey Dooley talks documentaries, reality TV gossip, and why Southampton gets no love
Stacey Dooley joins Romesh Ranganathan to reflect on making more than 100 documentaries, the approach behind her work, and the stories that have stayed with her. The episode also veers into Selling Sunset, Below Deck, boxing, and a spirited explanation of why Southampton is firmly off her list.
Family stories, listener dilemmas, and celebrity impressions gone gloriously wrong
Celebrity impressions are the comic centrepiece here, as Romesh and Shanthi take on Attenborough, Cowell, Ramsay and Nigella with predictably chaotic results. Around that, the episode mixes family chat, listener questions on parenting and caste, and a personal story from Shanthi about her parents.
Lenny Henry on comedy, grief, ageing, and why he’s back on stage
Lenny Henry joins Romesh Ranganathan to reflect on a career spanning stand-up, TV, acting, and writing. They talk about racism in entertainment, returning to live comedy, self-care, grief, and the lessons that come with staying in the game for decades.
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