The Reluctant Landlord. Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions
The Reluctant Landlord

The Reluctant Landlord

  • TV sitcom
  • Sky One
  • 2018 - 2019
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Romesh Ranganathan stars in a semi-autobiographical sitcom about a man running his late father's pub. Also features Sian Gibson, Yasmine Akram, Nick Helm, Marek Larwood, Steve Edge and more.

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Series 2 - Christmas Special

The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Marek Larwood), Julie (Yasmine Akram), Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson), Lemon (Nick Helm)
Much to the horror of the regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers his family plans quicker than you can say jingle bells. Meanwhile, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry about losing his favourite shift.

Further details

Much to the horror of the pub's regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. While his Dad always hosted the best Christmases, Romesh just wants a quiet Christmas with his family and some time to play the latest Superstar DJ computer game when the kids are in bed.

However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers Rom's plans quicker than you can say jingle bells.

Elsewhere in the pub, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry that he has lost out on his favourite paramedic shift of the year.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 23rd December 2019
Time
2am
Channel
Sky One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 23rd December 2019 10:00pm Sky1
Tuesday 24th December 2019 1:30am Sky2
Tuesday 24th December 2019 11:00pm Sky1
Friday 27th December 2019 2:20am Sky1
Friday 27th December 2019 9:00pm Sky2
Wednesday 16th December 2020 12:30am Sky1
Wednesday 7th June 2023 11:20pm Sky Comedy

Cast & crew

Cast
Romesh Ranganathan Romesh
Sian Gibson Natasha
Yasmine Akram Julie
Nick Helm Lemon
Marek Larwood Lee
Steve Edge David Foster
Shaheen Khan Jayanthi
Alex Molony (as Alexander Molony) Charlie
Ceyda Ali Theresa
Guest cast
Jo Joyner Sarah
Matthew Crosby Jesus Jeff
Writing team
Neil Webster Script Editor
Phil Bowker Writer
Production team
David Sant Director
Jane Bell Producer
Jon Mountague Executive Producer
Tilusha Ghelani Executive Producer
Danielle Lux Executive Producer
Romesh Ranganathan Associate Producer
Carleen Beadle (as Carleen Beadle-Larcombe) Line Producer
Shiv Meeda Post Production Producer
Nick Ames Editor
Thorin Thompson Production Designer
Jo Buckingham Casting Director
Marlene Lawlor Costume Designer
Alistair Upcraft Director of Photography
Lisa Kennedy Make-up Designer
Timothy Wood 1st Assistant Director

Press

Romesh Ranganathan's constantly unimpressed landlord serves up some low-key festivities in the world's most terrible pub. Although Romesh is keen to have a day off at Christmas, the regulars are horrified at the prospect. Can he match up to his dad's legendary celebrations?

Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 23rd December 2019

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