The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42 (2001-2006)

EndedScripted showComedy

This is a sitcom/talk show. The Kumars are an asian family who have their own talk show! Sanjeev Kumar, the host, talks to the guests while his family asks questions! Sanjeev who is a very big attention-seeker and keeps thinking he's such a handsome professional talk show host is a loser, really. His father, Ashwin, is the show's producer and is always interested in business and money. In interviews, he would say these pointless stories to the celebrities with no punchline. Sanjeev's mother, Madhuri, loves having guests around and always offers food. She usually asks questions about the guest's family or love life. But the real star of the show is Sushila, Sanjeev's gran who likes to ask cheeky questions and flirts with the handsome male guests. The Kumars had a No 1 single! With Gareth Gates that is. It was a cover of "Spirit in the sky". It was for Comic relief and was at number 1 for...

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E02Charles Dance and Gaby RoslinAug 29, 2006
S05E05Jo Brand and Esther RantzenJun 27, 2006
S05E04Dermot O'Leary and Natasha KaplinskyJun 20, 2006
S05E03Fern Britton, Phillip Schofield and Jennifer SaundersMay 4, 2005
S05E01Tom Jones and Jools HollandJan 12, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Kumars at No. 42' premiere?

'The Kumars at No. 42' premiered on November 12, 2001.

What is the premise of 'The Kumars at No. 42'?

'The Kumars at No. 42' is a British television show that follows the lives of an Indian-British family as they invite famous guests to be interviewed in their home.

Who are the main characters of 'The Kumars at No. 42'?

The main characters of 'The Kumars at No. 42' are Sanjeev Kumar, the son and host of the show, his parents, and his grandmother.

What is the name of the talk show on 'The Kumars at No. 42'?

The name of the talk show on 'The Kumars at No. 42' is "The Kumars at No. 42".

How many seasons of 'The Kumars at No. 42' are there?

'The Kumars at No. 42' ran for 7 seasons.

Who are some of the famous guests that have appeared on 'The Kumars at No. 42'?

Famous guests that have appeared on 'The Kumars at No. 42' include Ben Stiller, Danny DeVito, and Richard E. Grant.

What is the name of the house where 'The Kumars at No. 42' is set?

The house where 'The Kumars at No. 42' is set is called No. 42.

Who played the character of Sanjeev Kumar on 'The Kumars at No. 42'?

Sanjeev Bhaskar played the character of Sanjeev Kumar on 'The Kumars at No. 42'.

What kind of humor can be expected from 'The Kumars at No. 42'?

'The Kumars at No. 42' is known for its satirical and irreverent humor.

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