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.
The Russell Howard Hour (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2017-09-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2017-09-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2017-10-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2017-10-12
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2017-10-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2017-10-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2017-11-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2017-11-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2017-11-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2017-11-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2017-11-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2017-12-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2017-12-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.
The Russell Howard Christmas Hour (Episode 14)
Air date: 2017-12-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.
