The Romesh Ranganathan Show Sara Pascoe: New Travel Show, Life On Tour & Parenting
Apr 12, 2026
Sara Pascoe, comedian, writer and presenter, chats about life on tour, late-night shows clashing with parenting, and her writing wins including the Dame Jilly Cooper Award. She also recounts chaotic shoots for Zero Stars with Roisin Conaty — rotten rooms, cruises and surprising travel moments. Expect playful cooking tips, a Dragon’s Den idea and a round of Misquoted.
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Comedy Can Feel Like A Promised Alignment
- Audiences often seek comedians who align with their beliefs and feel betrayed when a joke challenges that alignment.
- Sara explained people come expecting agreement and can be upset when comedians use contradiction for comic effect.
Comedy Became More Competitive And Businesslike
- Increased exposure and platforms raised standards and competition in comedy, making the scene more business-minded.
- Sara noted more comics tour at higher levels due to TV and internet access to best acts worldwide.
Prepare For Parenthood To Reboot Identity
- Expect parenthood to overhaul identity rather than be an add-on; plan for large personal change.
- Sara called it "ego death," saying at 40 she thought kids would be an add-on but they killed her previous operating system.