The Kumars at No. 42: Series 1

7 episodes Premiered Nov 12, 2001 Updated Oct 22, 2026

Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Richard E Grant and Michael Parkinson

Nov 12, 2001 · 30 min

It's the first ever show and Michael Parkinson is going to be on the show. Sushila fancies him like mad and can't wait. Sanjeev however wants to be a better talk show host than him

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Ben Fogle and Melinda Messenger

Nov 19, 2001 · 30 min

S1·E3 Core

Graham Norton and Davina McCall

Nov 26, 2001 · 30 min

S1·E4 Core

Art Malik and Charlie Dimmock

Dec 3, 2001 · 30 min

S1·E5 Core

Konnie Huq and Warren Clarke

Dec 10, 2001 · 30 min

S1·E6 Mytharc

Minnie Driver and Fay Ripley

Dec 17, 2001 · 30 min

S1·E7 Mytharc

Christmas special 2001

Dec 30, 2001 · 30 min

It's Christmas and the whole family are here. Mel B wasn't going to be interviewed but sing at the end. Sanjeev tells his horny uncle to keep away from her. A little boy from the f