

44 minSeason 5 • Episode 6
LatestRomesh Ranganathan mulls over the week’s most entertaining news with celebrity guests Jo Brand, Oti Mabuse, his mum, and his very own rambunctious focus group, the Ranganation.
Romesh Ranganathan, joined by celebrity guests and the Ranganation, his very own focus group of 25 members of the public, takes a funny, topical look at modern Britain.
Acting
Shanthi's unfiltered mum commentary outshines trained guests.
Production
Brilliant civilian casting—Ranganation feels authentically messy.
Writing
Romesh's improvised rants on current events hit harder than scripted bits.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Ranganation format pioneered mixing civilian voices with celebrity commentary, pre-dating the 'real people' boom in UK panel shows.
Shanthi wasn't originally intended as a regular—her chemistry with Romesh was so electric she became the show's breakout star.