The Adventures of Romesh Ranganathan
Discussion
Mrs DG and I have, have just watched the first episode, can’t say I found it particularly sweary, apart from rafting down the rapids; I’m sure I’d have a few expletives to say in that situation.
Both of us really enjoy Romesh travel programs. If I had to criticize, I would say his veganism, restricts the food content shown, something, which I view as an integral part of travel.
Both of us really enjoy Romesh travel programs. If I had to criticize, I would say his veganism, restricts the food content shown, something, which I view as an integral part of travel.
daqinggregg said:
Mrs DG and I have, have just watched the first episode, can’t say I found it particularly sweary, apart from rafting down the rapids; I’m sure I’d have a few expletives to say in that situation.
Both of us really enjoy Romesh travel programs. If I had to criticize, I would say his veganism, restricts the food content shown, something, which I view as an integral part of travel.
To an extent I agree - it's a detail but a bit of a shame when a presenter cant join in with an experience. You have reminded me of a very funny scene in the final episode where his guide gets to try cow penis soup. I'll let you experience that in your own good time though. Both of us really enjoy Romesh travel programs. If I had to criticize, I would say his veganism, restricts the food content shown, something, which I view as an integral part of travel.
Mrs DG and I, have now watched all three episodes. We found it insightful, balanced and very amusing, actually one of the better travel programs.
We liked the way he made the different guides part of the program. Yes RW, anyone for cow soup? How cool are Lemurs, we no idea they are that cute. Very enjoyable program all round.
I often thought ‘Top Gear’ over egged some the situations they were in, but a couple of programs recently (this one included) has shown that to not be the case.
We liked the way he made the different guides part of the program. Yes RW, anyone for cow soup? How cool are Lemurs, we no idea they are that cute. Very enjoyable program all round.
I often thought ‘Top Gear’ over egged some the situations they were in, but a couple of programs recently (this one included) has shown that to not be the case.
I have watched the first two and am really impressed. Compared with the Rob and Ramesh and League of their Own material - which I can watch, but find grating after a while, his travel programmes show a much better aspect of the man.
His reflections on the LGBT issues in Uganda were very well articulated; as was his concern over the regime in Rwanda. I was not sure if the boat was paranoia, a bit of production team intervention for the “drama” or very real, but it got the point across well.
I am looking forward to the Madagascar one, which I will watch very quickly as I need to move it, move it (couldn’t resist).
His reflections on the LGBT issues in Uganda were very well articulated; as was his concern over the regime in Rwanda. I was not sure if the boat was paranoia, a bit of production team intervention for the “drama” or very real, but it got the point across well.
I am looking forward to the Madagascar one, which I will watch very quickly as I need to move it, move it (couldn’t resist).
Stuart70 said:
I have watched the first two and am really impressed. Compared with the Rob and Ramesh and League of their Own material - which I can watch, but find grating after a while, his travel programmes show a much better aspect of the man.
His reflections on the LGBT issues in Uganda were very well articulated; as was his concern over the regime in Rwanda. I was not sure if the boat was paranoia, a bit of production team intervention for the “drama” or very real, but it got the point across well.
I am looking forward to the Madagascar one, which I will watch very quickly as I need to move it, move it (couldn’t resist).
I was pleased that he was absolutely forthright in what he said about Uganda and the LBGT issue on it's own being enough to put it off limits for him. His reflections on the LGBT issues in Uganda were very well articulated; as was his concern over the regime in Rwanda. I was not sure if the boat was paranoia, a bit of production team intervention for the “drama” or very real, but it got the point across well.
I am looking forward to the Madagascar one, which I will watch very quickly as I need to move it, move it (couldn’t resist).
If you see this and have a moment, could you remind me what the boat issue was? Thanks.
While I appreciate his position on Uganda, in light of very well publicized recent events; would this stance not preclude him from visiting many countries, including his family’s country of origin (Sri Lanker). There are 77 countries (according to the internet) in total, where homosexuality is still considered a crime.
Boat issue, I think a snake in one of the two outboard engines on a ferry; or a reference to the resettlement (for want of a better word) of people to Rwanda.
Boat issue, I think a snake in one of the two outboard engines on a ferry; or a reference to the resettlement (for want of a better word) of people to Rwanda.
daqinggregg said:
While I appreciate his position on Uganda, in light of very well publicized recent events; would this stance not preclude him from visiting many countries, including his family’s country of origin (Sri Lanker). There are 77 countries (according to the internet) in total, where homosexuality is still considered a crime.
Boat issue, I think a snake in one of the two outboard engines on a ferry; or a reference to the resettlement (for want of a better word) of people to Rwanda.
This is the very point his series has made. They have all, in my opinion, been brilliant. Boat issue, I think a snake in one of the two outboard engines on a ferry; or a reference to the resettlement (for want of a better word) of people to Rwanda.
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