Rumpus Media and the BBC have released first look images for three-part series, The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan.
The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan, set to launch on BBC Two and iPlayer this summer, will see the presenter delve into the stories of four entertainment figures who’ve always been a source of fascination for him:
West Coast hip hop pioneer Tupac Shakur
Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious and girlfriend Nancy Spungen
Guitarist Jimi Hendrix
All four had a lasting impact on the world of popular culture during their lifetimes whilst also experiencing untimely deaths in their twenties that have long been a topic of suspicion and debate.
Ranganathan will attempt to crack each case assisted by criminal psychologist, writer and podcaster Dr Julia Shaw. He talks to experts, eyewitnesses, friends and journalists to learn more about the remarkable lives of each of these stars and try to unravel the mysteries behind their tragic deaths.
Part investigation and part biography, The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan gently satirises the true crime genre whilst providing viewers with insight into four life stories.
Romesh Ranganathan said: “We wanted a spin-off for Misadventures, and after we discussed Misinterpretations, Miscalculations and Misunderstandings, we finally settled on Misinvestigations. It’s been really interesting to look into these high-profile deaths and I am very excited for people to see the show. Unless of course people don’t like it, in which case I will release a statement explaining how I never really believed in the project.”
The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan was commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events. The series is produced by Rumpus Media (part of the STV Studios family), with Emily Hudd and Morgan Roberts serving as Executive Producers. The Commissioning Editor is Ricky Cooper.
The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan airs on BBC Two and iPlayer later this month.
Pippa Considine
Share this story
