The Russell Howard Hour
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.
Genre: Comedy
Country: United Kingdom
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 45m
Release: 2017
Rating: 8.0
Season 1 - The Russell Howard Hour
2017-09-21
"Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks trolling with MP Diane Abbott. Stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean."
2017-09-28
"Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks NHS with comedian and former junior doctor Adam Kay. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris."
2017-12-21
"This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006."
Season 2 - The Russell Howard Hour
2018-11-15
"Russell Howard mocks the madness of the week's biggest stories as he puts his spin on the headlines."
2019-02-07
"Join Russell for another fun-packed look at the news as he mocks the madness of the week's biggest stories and puts the world to rights with a celebrity guest."
2019-02-28
"New & Exclusive. Join Russell as he finds the funny in the news, chats with comedy giant Stephen Merchant and has a kickabout with Iain Stirling and David Seaman."
Season 3 - The Russell Howard Hour
2020-01-16
"Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry."
2020-01-23
"Russell examines the week's news, chats to journalist Iman Amrani about exploring 'modern masculinity' and hears from comic Seann Walsh about life post-Strictly."
2020-01-30
"Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Lannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick."
2020-02-06
"Join Russell as he unpicks the week's news, interviews comedian Guz Khan about the new series of sitcom Man Like Mobeen, and chats to Hollywood star Jim Carrey."
2020-02-13
"Russell examines the week's news, chats to ex-Blue Peter presenter and children's author Konnie Huq and goes canal barging with comic Josh Widdicombe."
2020-02-20
"Russell chats to Eni Aluko about her record-breaking football career and After Life's Kerry Godliman about her new stand-up tour."
2020-02-27
"Russell Howard examines the news and chats to Daisy Haggard, star of new sitcom Breeders. Plus, Joe Wilkinson takes him for a ride."
Season 4 - The Russell Howard Hour
Season 5 - The Russell Howard Hour
Season 6 - The Russell Howard Hour
2022-11-24
"Russell looks back at the big news of the week, including the World Cup kick off in Qatar and Trump's bid for President. Plus, stand-up from Jordan Gray."
2022-12-01
"Join Russell Howard to dissect today's world, with everything from the madness behind the headlines to the best examples of the human spirit. With stand-up from London Hughes."
2022-12-08
"Russell looks at England's latest World Cup win as they head to the quarter finals and tears into Kanye West's Infowars interview. Stand-up from Sam Campbell."
2022-12-15
"Russell Howard returns with his traditional Christmas episode, reflecting on a year like no other. In his first TV appearance in over 15 years, horror fiction heavyweight Garth Marenghi returns to our screens to read a passage from his terrifying festive horror novel."
