The Russell Howard Hour

Name: The Russell Howard Hour
Genre: Comedy, Talk
Released: 2017-09-21
Rating: 8
Cast: Russell Howard

ENDED6 Seasons86 Episodes★ 8.0

The Russell Howard Hour is a comedy and talk series on Sky One that ran from 2017 to 2022, ending after 6 seasons and 86 episodes.

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NetworkSky One

First AiredSep 21, 2017

Last AiredDec 15, 2022

GenreComedy, Talk

Runtime45 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionAvalon Television

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.

Cast

Russell Howard

Himself - Host

Seasons & Episodes6 seasons · 86 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Sep 10, 202235m

Russell returns to share his thoughts on new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and Jamali Maddix performs a stand-up routine.

E2Episode 2

Sep 22, 202235m

Russell Howard takes a look at how the nation celebrated the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Plus stand-up from Fern Brady.

E3Episode 3

Sep 29, 202235m

Russell digs into the mini-budget, chess cheaters and Putin. Plus, he chats to kids about Ukraine in Playground Politics, with stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

E4Episode 4

Oct 6, 202235m

Russell tears into Liz Truss's economic plans and the Conservative Party conference. Plus, the kids in Playground Politics talk rail strikes and Maisie Adam guest stars.

E5Episode 5

Oct 13, 202235m

Russell looks back at the week in news, discussing the electricity crisis, demands for a new PM and Iranian protests. Stand-up from US comic Michelle Wolf.

E6Episode 6

Oct 20, 202235m

Russell slams Liz Truss's chaotic run as PM so far and Qatar's world cup plans, plus a Halloween edition of Playground Politics and stand-up from Troy Hawke.

E7Episode 7

Nov 3, 202235m

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joins Russell in the studio.

E8Episode 8

Nov 10, 202235m

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

E9Episode 9

Nov 17, 202235m

Russell discusses the attempted egging against King Charles, the news from the US midterm elections and our food waste problem. With stand-up from Glenn Moore.

E10Episode 10

Nov 24, 202235m

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.

E11Episode 11

Dec 1, 202235m

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.

E12Episode 12

Dec 8, 202235m

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.

E13The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

Dec 15, 202235m

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.

About The Russell Howard Hour

The Russell Howard Hour is a comedy, talk series on Sky One. The show first aired on Sep 21, 2017 and currently has 6 seasons and 86 episodes. The Russell Howard Hour has ended. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 12 votes. The cast includes Russell Howard.