The Russell Howard Hour

2017 - 2022

Episode 1

21st September 2017

Episode 1

Russell comments on a week in which there was a largely botched terrorist attack on the Tube; talks to the children of the world about Vladimir Putin; and interviews Labour MP Diane Abbott. Stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Episode 2

28th September 2017

Episode 2

Uber, Trump and Kim Jong-un get the Russell Howard treatment as he mocks the madness of the news. He also chats to comedy writer Adam Kay.

Episode 3

5th October 2017

Episode 3

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with actor and comedian Greg Davies. Stand-up from Desiree Burch.

Episode 4

12th October 2017

Episode 4

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

Episode 5

19th October 2017

Episode 5

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

Episode 6

26th October 2017

Episode 6

Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.

Episode 7

2nd November 2017

Episode 7

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

Episode 8

9th November 2017

Episode 8

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

Episode 9

16th November 2017

Episode 9

Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.

Episode 10

23rd November 2017

Episode 10

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

Episode 11

30th November 2017

Episode 11

Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.

Episode 12

7th December 2017

Episode 12

Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.

Episode 13

14th December 2017

Episode 13

Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

21st December 2017

Episode 14

This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

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Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.

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