The Reluctant Landlord
Romesh inherits his father's pub, becoming the reluctant landlord of the title. While his exuberant father was well suited to life behind the bar, the sarcastic sardonic Romesh is not taking to it well. His mum is his workmate, and Natasha's determined to make it work. Meanwhile Romesh clings to his dream of becoming a hip hop DJ - he has his work cut out for him. The writing team includes Will Smith of Veep and The Thick of It cred, as well as Ranganathan.
- 2018-2019
- 2 seasons
- Comedy
Romesh inherits his father's pub, becoming the reluctant landlord of the title. While his exuberant father was well suited to life behind the bar, the sarcastic sardonic Romesh is not taking to it well. His mum is his workmate, and Natasha's determined to make it work. Meanwhile Romesh clings to his dream of becoming a hip hop DJ - he has his work cut out for him. The writing team includes Will Smith of Veep and The Thick of It cred, as well as Ranganathan.
Season 2 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Daddy Do Care
23 mins
When Natasha is urgently called into work, Romesh is left to juggle running the pub and childcare. Lee decides he needs Rom's help breaking it off with Julie and somehow Charlie goes missing.
Episode 2
Love & Marriage
23 mins
Nat takes time off work and starts to work in the pub; Lemon pretends to be a writer in order to impress a girl; Lee is sleeping in his ambulance..
Episode 3
Love Is in the Air
23 mins
Natasha encourages Romesh's mother to date; unwelcome guests invade the car park and Julie gets ticked off.
Episode 4
Couples Amnesty
23 mins
Natasha and Romesh try and outdo each other for date night ideas; Julie leaves to work for David; Lemon takes dating advice from Jonthy.
Episode 5
Dreadlock Jeff
23 mins
Anticipating bad news from the hospital, Romesh finds his bucket list from age 17 and resolves to tick off as many ambitions as possible in one day. Meanwhile upstairs, Natasha attempts to hold the perfect play date.
Episode 6
Die Another Day
22 mins
Still not having spoken to the hospital about his test results, Romesh agreed to a 40th Birthday Party and invites old 'friends' from his schooldays. The romance between Romesh's mum and GP goes to the next level.
Episode 7
Christmas Special
23 mins
Romesh worries the regulars with plans to close the pub for Christmas. The arrival of Natasha's sister scuppers hopes of a quiet yuletide.