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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.
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Katherine Ryan: Firstborn Daughters, Celine Dion & Why Women Should Misbehave
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The Celebrity Impressions Challenge
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Lenny Henry On Comedy, Dramatic Acting & Returning To Stand-Up
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Stephen Graham on Acting, Adolescence & Al Pacino
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Shanthi's Kitchen, Mutton Rolls And The Art Of Gift-Giving
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Jamie Oliver On Flying at 51, Real Fast Food & School Dinners
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 a
Gangsters, Weddings & Unusual Habits
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Rick Glassman On The Paul Rudd Incident, Podcasting and Ricky Gervais
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The Art Special : Sexy Art, Questionable Portraits and Romesh's Secret Talent
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Michael Urie On Shrinking, Working With Harrison Ford & Oh, Mary!
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Sex Robots, Sofa Fires And Secret Situationships
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Diane Morgan On Comedy, Cunk And Becoming A Robot In Ann Droid
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Himesh Patel: Starring In The Odyssey, Working With Matt Damon, And Life After EastEnders
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Max Fosh: Going Viral, YouTube and Being Posh
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The Chili Oil Special
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