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Rob & Romesh Vs

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Rob & Romesh Vs
GenreComedy
Entertainment
Sports
Presented byRomesh Ranganathan
Rob Beckett
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series5
No. of episodes29
Production
Running time60 mins
Production companyCPL Productions
Original release
Network
Release25 January 2019 (2019-01-25) –
present

Rob and Romesh Vs… is a British light entertainment comedy television series made for Sky Television in which comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet people from the worlds of sport and entertainment. The show was first broadcast on Sky One (now Sky Max) in January 2019 following a one-off special in April 2017 titled Anthony Joshua vs Rob & Romesh in which pair met the heavyweight boxer ahead of his world title fight with Wladimir Klitschko.[1] Guests have included the England national football team,[2] Andy Murray,[3] and Usain Bolt.[4] The Guardian described the show as “comedic guinea pigs Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan continue to try their hands at learning new skills, coached by professionals”.[5]

Episodes

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1625 January 2019 (2019-01-25)1 March 2019 (2019-03-01)
245 May 2020 (2020-05-05)26 May 2020 (2020-05-26)
374 February 2021 (2021-02-04)29 July 2021 (2021-07-29)
Special19 December 2021 (2021-12-19)
4428 April 2022 (2022-04-28)19 May 2022 (2022-05-19)
Specials216 November 2022 (2022-11-16)21 December 2022 (2022-12-21)
5419 July 2023 (2023-07-19)9 August 2023 (2023-08-09)
Special17 December 2023 (2023-12-17)
Specials215 February 2024 (2024-02-15)22 February 2024 (2024-02-22)

Series 1

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11"Usain Bolt"Usain Bolt25 January 2019 (2019-01-25)
Comedian mates Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan head to Jamaica to meet sprint legend Usain Bolt - the fastest man ever to have lived.
22"The NFL"Rick Lovato, Jay Ajayi1 February 2019 (2019-02-01)
Rob and Romesh meet and train with some of the NFL's biggest stars. Then, they get kitted up for a match in front of 80,000 people.
33"Fashion"David Gandy, Gok Wan, Nicky Johnston, Max Rogers, Caroline Perino8 February 2019 (2019-02-08)
Rob and Romesh strut their stuff on the catwalk and meet male model David Gandy. Then, it's off to NYC to try and bag a gig on a real-life runway.
44"Superstar DJs"Jonas Blue, Andy C, Chase & Status, DJ Yoda15 February 2019 (2019-02-15)
Rob and Romesh dance into the jet-setting, deck-spinning world of superstar DJs as they meet some of the world's greatest mixmasters.
55"Country Music"Shania Twain, Meghan Linsey, Tyler Cain22 February 2019 (2019-02-22)
There's more laughs as mates Rob and Romesh meet up with Shania Twain, head to Nashville and perform their very own country song.
66"Anthony Joshua: Revisited"Anthony Joshua, Michael Buffer, Tony Bellew, Adam Smith1 March 2019 (2019-03-01)
The boys meet heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua, watch him in action and chat to his boxer mate Tony Bellew.

Series 2

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71"Ballet"Carlos Acosta, Marion Tait, Tyrone Singleton, Dominic Antonucci5 May 2020 (2020-05-05)
Best friends Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are back as they dive into the world of ballet, including roles in a real performance of Swan Lake.
82"NBA Basketball"Salif Gueye, Nick Anson, Jan Žnidaršič, Nik Schwarzmann12 May 2020 (2020-05-12)
Rob and Romesh learn about basketball, a journey that takes them from the street courts of Los Angeles to the iconic Staples Center itself.
93"Cricket: South Africa"Kevin Pietersen19 May 2020 (2020-05-19)
The guys go to South Africa to follow England's cricket team. There's commentary, a lesson with Kevin Pietersen - and even a safari.
104"Cricket: The Test"Kevin Pietersen, Nasser Hussain, Darren Gough, Neil Manthorp, Jonny Bairstow, Jack Leach, Chris Millard, Matt Parkinson26 May 2020 (2020-05-26)
Part two of the tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series. The match comes to a dramatic finale.

Series 3

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111"Art"Lachlan Goudie, Quilla Constance, Robin George, Rob Pepper4 February 2021 (2021-02-04)
Rob and Romesh are back to dip their toes into the unknown, as the duo become budding artists tasked with creating an exhibition for the Saatchi Gallery.
122"Golf"Marcus Armitage, Andrew 'Beef' Johnston, Justin Rose11 February 2021 (2021-02-11)
With a round at the iconic St Andrews and a lesson from Justin Rose as enticement, Rob tries to convince Romesh to share his love of golf.
133"Drag"Alan Carr, The Vivienne, Baga Chipz, Michelle Visage, Dolly Trolley, Cara Melle18 February 2021 (2021-02-18)
With the help of the likes of Drag Race stars Michelle Visage and The Vivienne, Rob and Romesh dive into the world of drag performing.
144"Andy Murray"Andy Murray, Jamie Delgado, Matt Little8 July 2021 (2021-07-08)
The comedy duo serve up a special with Sir Andy Murray, as he pushes them to the limit in a tennis session and takes them out road cycling.
155"Team GB: Part 1"Mallory Franklin, Kimberley Woods, Sarah Davies, Emily Campbell, Maddie Hinch, Amy Tennant, Amy Costello, Sarah Evans, Sarah Jones, Hannah Martin, Chris Murray, Emily Muskett, Lizzie Neal, Sarah Robertson, Haroon Siraj, Anna Toman, Jennifer Tong, Laura Unsworth15 July 2021 (2021-07-15)
It's Olympic year, so Rob and Romesh try their hand at weightlifting, hockey and slalom canoe to see if they too could be part of Team GB.
166"Team GB: Part 2"Max Whitlock, Denise Lewis, Taylor Campbell, Aaron Heading, Georgina Roberts22 July 2021 (2021-07-22)
Rob and Romesh continue their Olympic adventure as they try clay pigeon shooting, gymnastics and athletics, with help from special teachers.
177"Almost Everything"N/A29 July 2021 (2021-07-29)
Highlights from across the series as Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan try their hand at everything from art to golf and tennis to drag performance.

Christmas Special 2021

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181"Christmas"Martin Burton, Mattie Faint19 December 2021 (2021-12-19)
Rob asked (on Instagram), and the people have spoken, sending our favourite double act to the circus to prepare for a high-flying Christmas extravaganza.

Series 4

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191"Strongman"Eddie Hall, Magnús Ver Magnússon28 April 2022 (2022-04-28)
Rob and Romesh witness insane strength as they take on the world of Strongman, travelling to train with former champion Magnús Ver Magnússon.
202"West End Musicals"Samantha Barks, Michael O'Donnell, Mark Roper, Thenjiwe Nofemele, Simone Manfredini, Francisco Lins, Jamie McGregor5 May 2022 (2022-05-05)
Rob and Romesh try to crack the world of musicals and land a role in a big-budget show. Can West End leading lady Samantha Barks pull some strings?
213"Restaurants: First Course"Tom Kerridge, Matthew O'Connor, Tony Rodd, Becky Cummings, Robert Parks, Dan Scott, Anthony Peart12 May 2022 (2022-05-12)
Rob and Romesh learn all about the restaurant industry as they try to open their own restaurant.
224"Restaurants: Second Course"DJ Yoda, Tom Kerridge, Becky Cummings, Angela Hartnett, Jay Rayner, Grace Dent19 May 2022 (2022-05-19)
Rob and Romesh's journey into the restaurant business continues with the boys opening London's very first Hip Hop Curry House.

2022 Specials

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231"The Three Lions"Mason Mount, Jude Bellingham, Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker16 November 2022 (2022-11-16)
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet the stars of the England football team before the World Cup, and hang out with Gareth Southgate.
242"Christmas on Ice"Hannah Dolan Davies, Jackie Soames21 December 2022 (2022-12-21)
The votes are in for 2022's Christmas challenge and Rob and Romesh are ready. Their task - to get their skates on with Mickey and co in Disney on Ice.

Series 5

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251"Magic in Vegas"Penn and Teller, Jeff McBride, Nathan Santucci19 July 2023 (2023-07-19)
Rob and Romesh are invited by Penn & Teller to join Vegas's longest-running residency show and have just three days to pull their act together.
262"K-pop"Cheri Yun, Differ Kim, Nara Kim, TRI.BE26 July 2023 (2023-07-26)
Rob and Romesh enter the world of the music phenomenon of K-Pop. They start their journey at a sold-out NCT Dream gig at Wembley Arena, then head to South Korea to learn about the genre.
273"Crufts"Ashleigh Butler, Joe Lamont, Clare Balding, Lauren Phillips2 August 2023 (2023-08-02)
Rob and Romesh enter their pets in Crufts to see if their new best friends can learn a thing or two. Seven-time Crufts champion and Britain's Got Talent star Ashleigh Butler acts as their guide as they training their dogs and teach them the key principles of dog training ahead of competing in the agility tournament at the event.
284"Classical Music"Jess Gillam, Maurizio Leoni, Matthew Lynch, Toby Spence, Simon Carrington9 August 2023 (2023-08-09)
Rob and Romesh are invited to join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the final night of a year-long residency at the Royal Festival Hall. The comedians learn various roles in the orchestra - from conducting to opera - before they face their final challenge at the sold-out venue.

Christmas Special 2023

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291"Lapland"N/A17 December 2023 (2023-12-17)
Rob and Romesh head to Lapland for Christmas, where they try their luck at a range of festive-themed tasks featuring elves, reindeer, magic and Santa Claus to see if there's one activity that they have the Christmas spirit for.

2024 Specials

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301"F1: Monaco - Part 1"Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff, Damon Hill15 February 2024 (2024-02-15)
Rob and Romesh enter the world of Formula One, hanging out with the Mercedes team at the Monaco GP, where they meet drivers Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. They also spend time with team principal Toto Wolff, who puts them through their paces to see if they have what it takes to get a job on the team.
312"F1: Monaco - Part 2"George Russell, Toto Wolff, Damon Hill22 February 2024 (2024-02-22)
Rob and Romesh hang out with team Mercedes at the Monaco GP.

Production

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The show is produced by CPL Productions. Rob Beckett told the Royal Television Society that the original idea was to pair him and a non-boxing fan to meet Anthony Joshua and Romesh was chosen as his friend who knew nothing about boxing with the two having met and befriended on the UK comedy circuit. Ranganathan explained that the original idea was just to cover sports “but it soon became clear that if we immerse ourselves in any kind of world you’re always going to get something from it.” Beckett explained that they “commit to it. We don’t just fake it for telly. We’re not going through the motions.”[6]

Accolades

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The show was nominated in the Entertainment Performance category at the 2021 Royal Television Society Programme Awards.[7] The show was also nominated for best comedy entertainment series at the 2022 National Comedy Awards. The show won the Best Comedy Entertainment category at the 2024 Royal Television Society Programme Awards,[8] with Rob and Romesh nominated for Best Comedy Performance category.[9] In March 2024, the series was nominated for Comedy entertainment programme and Beckett and Ranganathan were nominated in the Entertainment performance category at the 2024 British Academy Television Awards.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Anthony Joshua vs Rob & Romesh". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Rob And Romesh Vs". Comedy.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Rob And Romesh Vs". Comedy.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Rob And Romesh Vs". Comedy.co.uk.
  5. ^ "TV tonight: jolly hockey sticks as Rob and Romesh head for goal". The Guardian.
  6. ^ "Rob and Romesh Vs: A pandemic pick-me-up". RTS.org.
  7. ^ "RTS Programme Awards 2021". RTS.org.uk.
  8. ^ Szalai, Giorg (26 March 2024). "Hannah Waddingham, 'Happy Valley,' Bella Ramsey Among Winners of Royal Television Society Awards". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  9. ^ "RTS PROGRAMME AWARDS 2024". RTS.org.uk. 7 March 2024.
  10. ^ Richardson, Hollie (20 March 2024). "Bafta TV awards 2024 nominations: full list". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 March 2024.