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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • May 19, 2019
    • BBC Two

    Topics on Romesh's new show include shower habits and mobile phone usage. With guests Rob Beckett and Fay Ripley.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • May 26, 2019
    • BBC Two

    This week's programme addresses dating, the milkshaking of Nigel Farage and hidden talents. With guests Natasia Demetriou and Katherine Ryan.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • June 2, 2019
    • BBC Two

    Homework, biscuits and wellness are the topics put to the Ranganation tonight.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • June 9, 2019
    • BBC Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. This week, topics include the state visit of Donald Trump, the resignation of Theresa May, UFOs and generational differences. With Tom Davis and Sara Pascoe.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • June 16, 2019
    • BBC Two

    The panel look at the latest developments in the Conservative Party leadership contest; adults who sleep with teddy bears; and the rise of automation and artificial intelligence.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • June 23, 2019
    • BBC Two

    Selfies, Boris Johnson and social media influencers are amongst the topics put to the Ranganation this week. With Tom Allen and Angela Scanlon.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • May 10, 2020
    • BBC Two

    This week, Romesh's guests are Katherine Ryan and Danny Dyer. Topics include TikTok, virtual dating and Katherine's high-sexed horse.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • May 17, 2020
    • BBC Two

    Joined virtually by Jon Richardson and Scarlett Moffatt, the group play Trousers or No Trousers?, and discuss the latest lockdown guidelines.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • May 24, 2020
    • BBC Two

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

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • May 31, 2020
    • BBC Two

    Romesh is joined by Aisling Bea and Jason Manford, with topics including home schooling, the Dominic Cummings debacle, and ASMR.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • June 7, 2020
    • BBC Two

    Romesh is joined - virtually - by Paloma Faith and Tom Allen.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • June 14, 2020
    • BBC Two

    Romesh chats with Freddie Flintoff and Sara Pascoe. Topics tonight include exercising in lockdown and trust in world leaders.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • February 7, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week’s most entertaining news with celebrity guests, his mum, and his very own rambunctious focus group, The Ranganation. Romesh Ranganathan starts the third series of his topical comedy show, with guests Jack Dee and Alex Jones.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • February 14, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week’s most entertaining news with celebrity guests Katherine Ryan and Mo Gilligan, as well as his mum and his very own rambunctious group, the Ranganation.

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • February 21, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Romesh and the panel are joined virtually by celebrity guests Rosie Jones and Nish Kumar to discuss the latest lockdown news, the centre-of-gravity challenge, dream holidays - and Mastermind.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • February 28, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Special guests Joe Lycett and Judi Love beam into the studio to chew over the lockdown roadmap, new hobbies, and hear about Shanthi's dream lifestyle...

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • March 7, 2021
    • BBC Two

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

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • March 14, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week’s most entertaining news with celebrity guests Richard Madeley and Maisie Adam, as well as his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group, the Ranganation.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Episode 1

    • October 3, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Romesh is joined in the studio by Jack Dee and Emmy-award winner Hannah Waddingham, and discussed topics including the nation HGV driver shortage.

  • S04E02 Episode 2

    • October 10, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Jon Richardson and TV chef Nadiya Hussain talk Salt Bae, Facebook's system outage, and judge the Ranganation's baking contest.

  • S04E03 Episode 3

    • October 17, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Roisin Conaty and Guz Khan join Romesh and co to discuss Christmas stockpiling, visiting space and public displays of affection.

  • S04E04 Episode 4

    • October 24, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Romesh and his outspoken and passionate focus group will be joined in the studio by guests Richard Osman and Harriet Kemsley.

  • S04E05 Episode 5

    • October 31, 2021
    • BBC Two

    This week, Jo Brand and Dr Ranj Singh 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.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Episode 1

    • October 2, 2022
    • BBC Two

    Romesh is joined by The Last Leg star Alex Brooker and actor Anna Maxwell Martin to discuss the ick and the cost of living.

  • S05E02 Episode 2

    • October 9, 2022
    • BBC Two

    Romesh is joined by James Acaster and Lady Leshurr for the topical comedy show. They discuss topics including health warnings on food.

  • S05E03 Episode 3

    • October 16, 2022
    • BBC Two

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

  • S05E04 Episode 4

    • October 23, 2022
    • BBC Two

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

  • S05E05 Episode 5

    • October 30, 2022
    • BBC Two

    Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with guests Lucy Beaumont and Stephen Mangan, his mum and his focus group of 20 members of the public drawn from all walks of life.

  • S05E06 Episode 6

    • November 6, 2022
    • BBC Two

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Best Bits 2019

    • December 22, 2019
    • BBC Two

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

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Christmas Special

    • December 19, 2021
    • BBC Two

    Romesh Ranganathan hosts a festive edition of his comedy show and is joined by TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt and comedian Josh Widdicombe - as well as his hand-picked focus group the Ranganation. Together they take a humorous look at some of the biggest talking points of Christmas, including the worst-ever presents, over-indulging and finding out the truth about Father Christmas.