Rob & Romesh Vs – The Jungle Episode (2025)

In this episode of Rob & Romesh Vs, comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan travel to Indonesia’s Gunung Leuser National Park – one of the last places on Earth where elephants, tigers, rhinos and orangutans still coexist. Their mission is to capture a wildlife photograph worthy of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year – while the episode weaves environmental storytelling into the adventure and humour of the show.
Comedy meets conservation
In this episode of Rob & Romesh Vs, comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan travel to Indonesia’s Gunung Leuser National Park – one of the last places on Earth where elephants, tigers, rhinos and orangutans still coexist. Their mission is to capture a wildlife photograph worthy of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year – while the episode weaves environmental storytelling into the adventure and humour of the show.

Why is it effective?

01.

Nature woven naturally into the story
Environmental themes are introduced through the journey itself – from discussions about respecting wildlife habitats to learning about the pressures facing endangered species in the region.

02.

Expert voices and lived experience
The episode features local guide Darma, who has spent 30 years protecting wildlife in the region, alongside a visit to an elephant conservation sanctuary.

03.

Making environmental issues accessible
Through humour and curiosity, the presenters help bring complex topics like deforestation, habitat loss and biodiversity into a format that feels engaging and relatable for mainstream audiences.

The Impact

  • Set in Gunung Leuser National Park. One of the last ecosystems where elephants, tigers, rhinos and orangutans still live together.
  • Profits from merchandise featuring Romesh’s photograph are donated to support Sumatran orangutans and environmental charities linked to the Natural History Museum.
  • The episode achieved BAFTA Albert certification, supporting industry standards for environmental accountability.
  • The production kept the travelling crew small and hired local crew members including a camera operator and photographer.
  • Filming was largely done on foot, with simple vegetarian meals carried into the jungle.
  • Local guides helped the team navigate the environment while minimising disturbance to wildlife habitats.

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