The Russell Howard Hour

45min

Comedy

Talk

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

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

45min

21st Sep 2017

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

2. Episode 2

45min

28th Sep 2017

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

3. Episode 3

45min

5th Oct 2017

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

4. Episode 4

45min

12th Oct 2017

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

5. Episode 5

45min

19th Oct 2017

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

6. Episode 6

45min

26th Oct 2017

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

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

45min

2nd Nov 2017

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

8. Episode 8

45min

9th Nov 2017

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

9. Episode 9

45min

16th Nov 2017

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

10. Episode 10

45min

23rd Nov 2017

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

11. Episode 11

45min

30th Nov 2017

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

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

45min

7th Dec 2017

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

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

45min

14th Dec 2017

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

The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

14. The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

45min

21st Dec 2017

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

First air date

21st Sep 2017

Last air date

15th Dec 2022

Status

Returning Series

Type

Talk Show

Original language

en

Networks