Romesh Ranganathan Paid for BBC ad Due to ‘Significant Time Commitment Required’

BBC revolt as Romesh Ranganathan was paid for licence fee plea ad after job cuts

The comedian spoke out about the campaign in a lengthy article online.

Romesh Ranganathan makes passionate defence of BBC in surprise new role: 'Catastrophic!'

Romesh Ranganathan has made a passionate defence of the BBC after fronting a new promotional film titled "What has the BBC ever done for me?" - a mini musical making the case for the corporation's continued existence. The film debuted on BBC social channels on Sunday and received its first television broadcast during the World Cup Final.Mr Ranganathan has described the experience of being asked to lead the project as both surprising and deeply f…

Why I had to make the case for the BBC : Correspondents 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

Why I had to make the case for the BBC - Romesh Ranganathan on fronting the 'what has the BBC ever done for me?' campaign

Romesh Ranganathan paid for BBC ad while 'others had cameos for free'

The comedian and presenter has been seen leading nearly 100 stars in a three-minute film promoting the BBC

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

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

BBC Staff In Town Hall Revolt Over Pay Rise & Romesh Ranganathan Ad

EXCLUSIVE: Is BBC director general Matt Brittin’s honeymoon period already coming to an end? Judging by the mood during a BBC town hall meeting on Monday, the realities of running the UK’s national broadcaster may be coming into sharper focus for the former Google man. Brittin and members of his top team were confronted with […]