The Russell Howard Hour
2017 · Comedy, Talk · 6 Seasons · 86 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. Episode 1Russell 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.
2. Episode 2Uber, 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.
3. Episode 3Join 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.
4. Episode 4Join 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.
5. Episode 5Join 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.
6. Episode 6Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.
7. Episode 7Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.
8. Episode 8Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.
9. Episode 9Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.
10. Episode 10Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.
11. Episode 11Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.
12. Episode 12Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.
13. Episode 13Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.
14. The Russell Howard Christmas HourThis week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.
