Comedian and actor Romesh Ranganathan is this week’s guest on the award-winning podcast Dish from Waitrose, hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett OBE.
Romesh opens up about performing in the West End, reflecting on the challenge of doing a show every night and appreciating the everyday routine.
He also discusses marriage, saying he is “massively in love” with his wife but questioning the concept itself, and exploring the journey couples take together through life’s changes.
The comedian shares why he feels the perfect Romesh show has yet to happen, describing his desire for a performance that leaves audiences exhausted from laughter and becomes a defining moment of his career. He explains how stand-up shaped his life and how he mixes humour with insight.
Romesh also talks about personal experiences, including quitting drinking, a near-death moment caused by eating chilli oil, and how he got into comedy through family humour and unexpected tragedy.
He shares lighter passions, from his love of Torres crisps to co-owning Coughlan’s Bakery and even participating in a rap battle.
Looking ahead, Romesh discusses his London Marathon experience and plans for his 2027 tour, highlighting how testing new material in informal settings shapes his shows. He reflects on regional differences in audiences and what makes a performance successful across locations.
The episode concludes with Romesh revealing his thoughts on TV appearances, including recalling the “weakest link” moments from the show Weakest Link, with unforgettable answers from Helen Flanagan and Tony Blackburn.
