The Russell Howard Hour Episode Rating Graph

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.

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.

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

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

Russell Howard examines the news and chats to Daisy Haggard, star of new sitcom Breeders. Plus, Joe Wilkinson takes him for a ride.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.

Russell examines the week's news, chats to ex-Blue Peter presenter and children's author Konnie Huq and goes canal barging with comic Josh Widdicombe.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Join Russell as he looks at our world, unpicking covid rules for Christmas and alleged US election fraud. Plus, he chats to comedian Tim Minchin.

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.

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

This week Russell addresses Nicki Minaj's covid vaccine claims, talks to comedian and TV personality Paul Sinha, and chats to singer-songwriter Tom Grennan, who also performs.

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.

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

Join Russell as he delves into the new coronavirus vaccine, and chats to comedian and podcast pioneer Richard Herring.

Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.

Russell talks Boris's COVID Christmas plans, chats to The Matrix's Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, and First Dates' Fred Sirieix. With music from Flo & Joan.

Join Russell as he looks at Europe's anti-lockdown protests, chats with presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jimmy Carr, with Jacob Hawley in the Spotlight.

Funnyman Russell Howard looks back at the best moments from 2019.

Russell Howard is joined by award-winning journalist and author Elizabeth Day.

Join Russell as he digs into the news of the week and speaks to Countdown's Susie Dent and former footballer Paul Merson. Plus, stand-up from Harriet Dyer.

Russell discusses the Omicron variant, speaks to psychologist Jordan Peterson and comedian Guz Khan. Music comes from Self Esteem.

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.

Russell chats to Mo Gilligan about his new documentary Black, British And Funny. Plus, stand-up from Slim.

Russell takes a look at local coronavirus rules, asks Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne Your Questions, and chats to James Bay.

Russell discusses William Shatner's trip to space, and chats to director Edgar Wright and psychologist Steven Pinker. Plus, stand-up by Fatiha El-Ghorri.

Join Russell as he discusses the COP26 summit, speaks to actress and author Evanna Lynch and comedian Joe Wilkinson. Plus, Jordan Brookes is in the Spotlight.

Russell looks at the week's news and speaks to comedian Lou Sanders and rapper and author Akala. Plus, a performance by Swindle featuring Akala, Knucks and Kojey Radical.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Kevin Bridges takes on the Your Questions segment, and Jessica Brown Findlay joins Russell for a chat.

Russell Howard takes a look back at the biggest moments this year alongside chatting to Joel Dommett and Matt Lucas, hearing music from Flo & Joan, inviting his favourite performers including London Hughes, Aisling Bea and Guz Khan to reflect on festive 'Life Lessons', and celebrating 2020's 'Good Deeds' in a jam packed Christmas special.

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

Russell looks at our world in disarray; celebrates Marcus Rashford's free school meal campaign; and chats to pioneer of UK Grime, Dizzee Rascal.