Romesh Ranganathan's New BBC Series Explores Celebrities' Deaths

Romesh Ranganathan's new BBC series, 'The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan', explores the mysterious deaths of cultural icons Tupac Shakur, Nancy Spungen, and Jimi Hendrix, blending elements of celebrity biography with true crime. Ranganathan aims to pay homage to the true crime genre while also poking fun at its tropes, assisted by criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw. He selected these figures for their significant cultural impact and the speculation surrounding their untimely deaths. The show seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how media portrayal influenced public perception of these individuals, particularly highlighting the distasteful coverage of Nancy Spungen. Ranganathan, despite lacking investigative experience, expresses excitement about uncovering new insights into these high-profile cases. The series is set to air on BBC Two and iPlayer, marking a new direction in Ranganathan's documentary filmmaking.