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Avoidance. Image shows from L to R: Claire (Jessica Knappett), Jonathan (Romesh Ranganathan)
Avoidance

Avoidance

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2022 - 2024
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Romesh Ranganathan plays a father with avoidance issues trying to change for his son. Also features Jessica Knappett, Mandeep Dhillon, Lisa McGrillis, Kieran Logendra, Tony Jayawardena and more.

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Daily Mail, 24th April 2024

Avoidance Series 2 begins filming with Aisling Bea and Matthew Lewis

Aisling Bea, Colin Hoult and Matthew Lewis are amongst the new cast joining Avoidance as filming begins on the second series of Romesh Ranganathan's sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2023

Romesh Ranganthan's Avoidance gets second series

Romesh Ranganathan's parenting sitcom has been awarded a second series on BBC One.

British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2023

Romesh Ranganathan reveals another side to his comedy

Maths teacher turned comedian Romesh Ranganathan's quirky humour has propelled him to the top of the class. But, as he reveals here, life hasn't always been so easy.

Tim Lewis, The Observer, 19th June 2022

TV review: Avoidance, BBC One

It's no what you might expect from a BBC One sitcom but this is a bittersweet gem well worth catching. No need to avoid it.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th June 2022

Avoidance review

Romesh Ranganathan may make you feel seen in the worst way.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 10th June 2022

Avoidance review

Romesh Ranganathan's sadcom creation is a punishing bore.

Marianka Swain, The Telegraph, 10th June 2022

Avoidance: Film crews take over Berkhamsted High Street

The new show will be airing sometime in 2022.

Jaimie Kay, Hertfordshire Mercury, 7th February 2022

Romesh Ranganathan to star in sitcom Avoidance

Romesh Ranganathan has created a new BBC One sitcom. He will star as beta male father Jonathan in Avoidance, forced to change his life for the sake of their son when his partner throws him out.

British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2022

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