Romantic Getaway
A comedy series blending romance and thriller elements.
Romantic Getaway is a British comedy television series created by Romesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green, with Ranganathan starring alongside Katherine Ryan. The series premiered on 1 January 2023 on Sky Comedy. Ranganathan also co-wrote and co-produced the project through his own production company Ranga Bee. The show blends part-rom com and part-thriller elements, following a couple who are struggling to conceive and decide to fund more IVF treatment through illegal means. Things escalate out of their control when they steal half a million pounds.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Comedy
- Writer
- Romesh Ranganathan; Benjamin Green
- Director
- Shaun Wilson
- Starring
- Katherine Ryan
- Romesh Ranganathan
- Johnny Vegas
- Harrie Hayes
- Phaldut Sharma
- Julie Legrand
- Language
- English
- Series
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Executive producers
- Jon Montague
- Romesh Ranganathan
- Ben Green
- Anil Gupta
- Michelle Farr-Scott
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Background
The series follows Alison (Katherine Ryan) and Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan), a couple struggling to conceive who turn to illegal methods to fund more IVF treatment. Their scheme spirals out of control when they steal half a million pounds. The cast also includes Johnny Vegas as Alfie, Harrie Hayes as Esme, Phaldut Sharma as Kethan, and Julie Legrand as Sally. The project was announced in March 2022, with Shaun Wilson directing and Caroline Norris producing. Jon Montague served as executive producer for Sky Studios. Filming took place in the summer of 2022 in Jersey and St Albans.
Did You Know?
- The show premiered on 1 January 2023 on Sky Comedy and Now in the United Kingdom.
- Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian awarded the series three stars, calling it part-rom com and part-thriller.
- Gerard Gilbert of the i newspaper praised the 'bone-dry chemistry' between Ryan and Ranganathan as the best thing about the show.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Romantic Getaway are there?
Romantic Getaway has 6 episodes across 1 season.
When did Romantic Getaway end?
Romantic Getaway last aired on 15 January 2023.
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