A MUCH-LOVED comedian confirmed his hit BBC comedy has come to an end. Presenter and actor Romesh Ranganathan is well-known for his work on projects including Rob and Romesh Vs..
., The Weakest Link and Asian Provocateur. However, the star has revealed that one of his projects will not be making a return.
Hit BBC comedy , Avoidance was first broadcast on the Beeb in June 2022. Romesh plays the lead character Jonathan and has also helped to write the programme. He revealed that Avoidance was taking inspiration from a beloved BBC show in how long it would be on air.
Speaking to Tom Davis on his podcast, the comedian said: “Thankfully the commissioners have taken care of that for me. ‘How come you didn’t do a third series of that sitcom?’ ‘Oh cause we just thought the story was told. "We’re following The Office model – just like two and done’.
”' Famously, The Office only aired for two six-episode series, as well as Christmas specials - which were highly acclaimed. Even earlier, Fawlty Towers had a similar model, by calling it day after two series and 12 episodes. Avoidance's cast also includes Jessica Knappett in the role of Jonathan's ex-wife Claire, while series two welcomed in exciting additions to the ensemble.
Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis, who played fan favourite Neville Longbottom, joined the show as a character named Brett. Meanwhile, Irish comic and actress Aisling Bea took on the role of Megan for the later episodes. Further newcomers to the cast i.
