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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.

6 Seasons
86 Episodes
Returning Series
Comedy Talk
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7.3/10 (7 votes)

#1 Episode 8

S6:E8

Russell explains greenwashing, and introduces guest stand-up Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

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#2 Episode 1

S1:E1

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.

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#3 Episode 2

S1:E2

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.

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#4 Episode 3

S1:E3

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.

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#5 Episode 4

S1:E4

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.

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#6 Episode 5

S1:E5

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.

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0.0/10

#7 Episode 6

S1:E6

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

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0.0/10

#8 Episode 7

S1:E7

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.

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#9 Episode 8

S1:E8

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

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#10 Episode 9

S1:E9

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

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#11 Episode 10

S1:E10

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

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#12 Episode 11

S1:E11

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

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#13 Episode 12

S1:E12

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

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0.0/10

#14 Episode 13

S1:E13

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

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0.0/10

#15 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

S1:E14

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

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0.0/10

#16 Episode 1

S2:E1

Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.

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0.0/10

#17 Episode 2

S2:E2

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news, talks with Alesha Dixon and tries Chinese therapy with Jimmy Carr.

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#18 Episode 3

S2:E3

Russell Howard welcomes Louis Theroux as he offers his unique take on another mad week in the news.

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#19 Episode 4

S2:E4

Russell Howard is joined by Derren Brown to talk about his new Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.

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#20 Episode 5

S2:E5

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

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0.0/10

#21 Episode 6

S2:E6

This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

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0.0/10

#22 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

S2:E7

What a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.

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0.0/10

#23 Episode 8

S2:E8

On this week's show, Russell welcomes Rob Delaney for an emotional, in-depth chat; investigates bungee dance with Jessica Knappett; and looks at the latest political developments in the UK, US and Europe.

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0.0/10

#24 Episode 9

S2:E9

Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.

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#25 Episode 10

S2:E10

Join Russell as he takes a swing at current affairs, talks to inspiring knife crime campaigner Mark Prince, and learns to paint with Jo Brand.

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#26 Episode 11

S2:E11

Russell Howard talks to author Jon Ronson about the world of pornography and discovers goat yoga with Mo Gilligan.

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#27 Episode 12

S2:E12

Russell chats with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, and gets into the ring with comedian Joe Lycett.

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#28 Episode 13

S2:E13

Join Russell as he explores the absurdity of current events, chats to British film legend Richard Curtis, and visits the museum of happiness with Lou Sanders.

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#29 Episode 14

S2:E14

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.

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#30 Episode 1

S3:E1

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, chats with former soldier-turned-TV star Ant Middleton, and goes beekeeping with Aisling Bea.

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#31 Episode 2

S3:E2

Russell Howard chats to Tyson Fury, and go flyboarding with Jon Richardson.

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#32 Episode 3

S3:E3

Russell talks to fashion influencer Sinéad Burke and chats with film director and online sensation Rapman.

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#33 Episode 4

S3:E4

Join Russell as he pulls apart the political chaos, chats with cult film director Kevin Smith, and goes down the pub with Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Banks.

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#34 Episode 5

S3:E5

Russell chats with award-winning journalist Carole Cadwalladr, and goes hot tugging with Queer Eye's Tan France.

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#35 The Russell Howard Election Hour

S3:E6

Join Russell Howard for a 2019 General Election Special. He also chats to David Baddiel about internet trolling, and has the perfect night in with Jack Black.

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0.0/10

#36 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

S3:E7

Russell Howard rounds up the decade, chats with Emmy-nominated Succession star Brian Cox, and goes trampolining with Emily Atack.

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#37 Episode 8

S3:E8

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.

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#38 Episode 9

S3:E9

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.

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#39 Episode 10

S3:E10

Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Lannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick.

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#40 Episode 11

S3:E11

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.

Cast & Chracters

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Himself - Host

Actor: Russell Howard

The highest rated episode of The Russell Howard Hour is "Episode 8" (S6E8) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 7 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 8" (S6E8) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 7 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 8" (S6E8) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 7 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 8" (S6E8) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 7 votes.

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