The Ranganation: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Romesh Ranganathan hosts his own weekly show that takes a funny look back over the week's biggest talking points. To help Romesh fully understand what the Nation really think he consults with his very own focus group, The Ranganation. This larger than life focus group of 25 lovable, diverse characters, represent a real cross-section of modern Britain. The group also includes Romesh's mum.

He'll also be joined by comedy and expert guests to explore how current news events and themes are really affecting the Ranganation.

Series details

• Title: The Ranganation
• Format: Variety
• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy
• Premiere date: 2019-05-19
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC Two
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 45 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 6/10
• TVMaze ID: 38373
• IMDb ID: tt10370806
• TVDB ID: 364240

Cast and credited roles

• Romesh Ranganathan — Host
• Shanthi Ranganathan — Shanthi Ranganathan

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2019-05-19; final listed air date 2019-06-23; episode order: 6.
• Season 2: premiered 2020-05-10; final listed air date 2020-06-14; episode order: 6.
• Season 3: premiered 2021-02-07; final listed air date 2021-03-14; episode order: 6.
• Season 4: premiered 2021-10-03; final listed air date 2021-12-19; episode order: 5.
• Season 5: premiered 2022-10-02; final listed air date 2022-11-06; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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