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Romesh Ranganathan paid to front new BBC ad due to ‘time commitment’

The campaign film also features Alan Carr, Peter Capaldi, Sara Cox, Graham Norton, Vernon Kay, Greg James and Ruth Jones

The Independent UK

Romesh Ranganathan paid for BBC ad due to ‘significant time commitment required’

The Weakest Link host fronts a new campaign by the national broadcaster.

Evening Standard

BBC employees slam senior leadership over presenter pay rises: ‘The mood is pretty low’

‘Younger and more junior staff are asked to make do on one per cent pay rises,’ staff told The Independent

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'Condescending' BBC licence fee advert blasted by experts

THE BBC has been blasted for broadcasting a “condescending” advert during the World Cup final that experts have said was “strategically…

The National (Scotland)

Romesh Ranganathan admits BBC ‘not without flaws’ but says its loss would be ‘catastrophic’

Romesh Ranganathan explained it was a ‘no-brainer’ to helm the campaign, crediting the broadcaster with launching his own career

The Independent UK

Romesh, Mr Tumble and Louis Theroux’s lever of doom: The BBC advert dividing the nation

We thought the dodgy half-time show was the most divisive moment of the World Cup final... but then the BBC aired a starry new advert making the case for its cultural relevance

The Independent UK

BBC slammed for 'patronising' license fee advert during World Cup final

AN advertisement shown by the BBC during the World Cup final has been slammed as critics posting online have labelled it as self-aggrandising while…

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Romesh Ranganathan: BBC ‘not without flaws’ but its loss would be ‘catastrophic’

The comedian and actor, 48, led nearly 100 stars in a three-minute film promoting the national broadcaster.

Evening Standard

‘What has the BBC ever done for me?’ Romesh Ranganathan reboots corporation’s 1985 licence fee plea

As with the John Cleese original, comedian is supported by famous faces from Claudia Winkleman to David Jason

The Guardian - UK

Romesh Ranganathan leads nearly 100 stars promoting BBC in new campaign

The three-minute film brings together names from across the BBC.

Evening Standard

Unacceptable review – do we really need to hear these comedians’ horrible views?

This new panel show from Romesh Ranganathan’s production company features comics airing their worst opinions – and it feels completely unnecessary

The Guardian - UK

Minister defends national insurance rises after comedian’s bakery chain shuts

The 89-year-old bakery chain was co-owned by Romesh Ranganathan.

The Independent UK

Minister defends national insurance hike after Romesh Ranganathan's bakery chain collapses

Coughlans, an 89-year-old bakery chain, announced its closure on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Business chiefs slam Government over closure of beloved London bakery chain

The chief executive of Heart of London Business Alliance said the UK’s current system puts an ‘unfair burden’ on small businesses

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Full list of Coughlan bakeries closing after business part-owned by Romesh Ranganathan goes into liquidation

All the branches of the family-run business which are closing in London, Surrey, Kent and West Sussex

The Independent UK

Romesh Ranganathan’s bakery chain closes down due to soaring UK business costs

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The Independent UK

Romesh Ranganathan ‘gutted’ as business he part-owned collapses

Coughlans Bakery, an 89-year-old chain which the comedian part-owned, has ceased trading due to rising costs

Evening Standard

Romesh Ranganathan-backed London bakery chain Coughlans to close after almost 100 years

Coughlans Bakery is closing all of its 31 stores after going into voluntary liquidation

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The Guide #249: As Glastonbury has a fallow year, here’s why more much-loved culture should down tools

The festival always comes back fresher after allowing Worthy Farm to recover from its yearly musical extravaganza. Star Wars and Charli xcx could learn a thing or two

The Guardian - UK

Would You Rather: Decide to Survive – Romesh Ranganathan’s gameshow is so low-effort it’s almost avant garde

In a modern twist on It’s a Knockout, the comedian makes online stars do ludicrous tasks. The whole thing looks like it cost £420 to cobble together – and it will make you feel 100 years old

The Guardian - UK

Bafta TV awards 2026: the full list of winners

Was Adolescence unstoppable? Did Alan Carr pull off the best moment? Here are all this year’s winners of the most coveted prizes in British TV

The Guardian - UK

‘You don’t have to sell them on the idea’: how Celebrity Traitors has seduced the stars

Second season of BBC hit has attracted one of the most high-profile casts ever assembled for a reality TV show

The Independent UK

Star-studded Celebrity Traitors season 2 lineup confirmed with James Blunt and Bella Ramsey

The BBC has announced the full lineup for the 2026 series of Celebrity Traitors. This follows the inaugural edition of the reality show, which was won by talk show host Alan Carr. The extensive list of participants comprises a diverse range of public figures from various fields. Following months of…

The Independent UK

Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey among Celebrity Traitors line-up

The BBC game show will see 21 famous faces head to a Scottish castle for the chance to win a cash prize of up to £100,000 for charity.

Evening Standard

Celebrity Traitors 2026: Full star-studded lineup revealed

Host Claudia Winkleman returns as 21 stars head to the infamous Scottish castle in the Highlands

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