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 2)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2018-11-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2018-11-15
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2018-11-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell Howard welcomes Louis Theroux as he offers his unique take on another mad week in the news.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2018-11-29
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell Howard is joined by Derren Brown to talk about his new Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2018-12-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2018-12-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.
The Russell Howard Christmas Hour (Episode 7)
Air date: 2018-12-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2019-01-17
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2019-01-24
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2019-01-31
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2019-02-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell Howard talks to author Jon Ronson about the world of pornography and discovers goat yoga with Mo Gilligan.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2019-02-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Russell chats with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, and gets into the ring with comedian Joe Lycett.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2019-02-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2019-02-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
