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The Russell Howard Hour - Episode Guide

Season 1

Diane Abbott, Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2017 (60 min)

Diane Abbott, Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks trolling with MP Diane Abbott. Stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Adam Kay, Harry & Chris

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2017 (60 min)

Adam Kay, Harry & Chris

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks NHS with comedian and former junior doctor Adam Kay. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

Greg Davies, Desiree Burch

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2017 (60 min)

Greg Davies, Desiree Burch

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.

Richard Branson, Phil Ellis

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2017 (60 min)

Richard Branson, Phil Ellis

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.

Fiona Bruce, Anna Mann

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2017 (60 min)

Fiona Bruce, Anna Mann

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.

Ed Sheeran, Rob Auton

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2017 (60 min)

Ed Sheeran, Rob Auton

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Stand-up from Rob Auton.

Daryl Davis, Harry & Chris

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2017 (60 min)

Daryl Davis, Harry & Chris

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry and Chris.

Harry Leslie Smith, Paul Chowdhry

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2017 (60 min)

Harry Leslie Smith, Paul Chowdhry

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

Naomi Klein, Mo Gilligan

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2017 (60 min)

Naomi Klein, Mo Gilligan

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to multimillion-selling author and social activist Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.

Juan Mata, Julian Deane

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2017 (60 min)

Juan Mata, Julian Deane

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

Roisin Conaty, Fern Brady

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2017 (60 min)

Roisin Conaty, Fern Brady

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.

Sarah Millican, Mae Martin

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2017 (60 min)

Sarah Millican, Mae Martin

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican. Stand-up from Mae Martin.

Jamie Oliver, Ed Gamble

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2017 (60 min)

Jamie Oliver, Ed Gamble

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

Christmas Special

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2017 (60 min)

Christmas Special

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with multi-award-winning comedian John Oliver. With musical comedy from Harry and Chris.

Season 2

Rukmini Callimachi, Greg Davies

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2018 (60 min)

Rukmini Callimachi, Greg Davies

Join Russell for his take on the headlines as he mocks the madness of the week's news and puts the world to rights with a celebrity guest.

Alesha Dixon, Jimmy Carr

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2018 (60 min)

Alesha Dixon, Jimmy Carr

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.

Louis Theroux, Rose Matafeo

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2018 (60 min)

Louis Theroux, Rose Matafeo

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news. He talks to Louis Theroux about his latest documentary series and addresses mortality with Rose Matafeo.

Derren Brown, Paul Chowdhry

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2018 (60 min)

Derren Brown, Paul Chowdhry

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, chats with Derren Brown about his latest Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.

Michelle Wolf, Paul Chowdhry

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2018 (60 min)

Michelle Wolf, Paul Chowdhry

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.

Magid Magid, Roisin Conaty

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2018 (60 min)

Magid Magid, Roisin Conaty

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, chats to Somali refugee and Lord Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid, and visits a shaman with Roisin Conaty.

Chris O'Dowd, Joe Wilkinson

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2018 (60 min)

Chris O'Dowd, Joe Wilkinson

This week Russell looks into the biggest new stories of 2018, interviews Chris O'Dowd and tries his hand at choir singing with Joe Wilkinson.

Rob Delaney, Jessica Knappett

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2019 (60 min)

Rob Delaney, Jessica Knappett

Join Russell as he gives his unique take on the news, chats with Catastrophe star Rob Delaney and hangs out with comedy writer Jessica Knappett.

Will Poulter, Jon Richardson

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2019 (60 min)

Will Poulter, Jon Richardson

Join Russell as he pokes fun at the events of the week, chats with Bandersnatch star Will Poulter and tries hug therapy with Jon Richardson.

Mark Prince, Jo Brand

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2019 (60 min)

Mark Prince, Jo Brand

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.

Jon Ronson, Mo Gilligan

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2019 (60 min)

Jon Ronson, Mo Gilligan

Join Russell for another fun-packed look at the news as he mocks the madness of the week's biggest stories and puts the world to rights with a celebrity guest.

Stacey Dooley, Joe Lycett

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2019 (60 min)

Stacey Dooley, Joe Lycett

Join Russell for another fun-packed look at the news as he mocks the madness of the week's biggest stories and puts the world to rights with a celebrity guest.

Richard Curtis, Lou Sanders

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2019 (60 min)

Richard Curtis, Lou Sanders

Join Russell for another fun-packed look at the news as he mocks the madness of the week's biggest stories and puts the world to rights with a celebrity guest.

Stephen Merchant, Iain Stirling & David Seaman

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2019 (60 min)

Stephen Merchant, Iain Stirling & David Seaman

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. 

Season 3

Ant Middleton, Aisling Bea

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2019 (60 min)

Ant Middleton, Aisling Bea

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.

Tyson Fury, Jon Richardson

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2019 (60 min)

Tyson Fury, Jon Richardson

Join Russell as he dissects the stories of the week, chats to boxing champion Tyson Fury about his incredible career, and goes flyboarding with Jon Richardson.

Sinéad Burke, Rapman

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2019 (60 min)

Sinéad Burke, Rapman

Join Russell as he breaks a sweat over the news of the week, talks to fashion influencer Sinead Burke and chats with film director and online sensation Rapman.

Kevin Smith, Elizabeth Banks

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2019 (60 min)

Kevin Smith, Elizabeth Banks

Join Russell as he pulls apart the political chaos, chats with cult film director Kevin Smith, and goes down the pub with Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Banks.

Carole Cadwalladr, Tan France

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2019 (60 min)

Carole Cadwalladr, Tan France

Join Russell as he pulls apart the political chaos, chats with award-winning journalist Carole Cadwalladr, and goes Hot Tugging with Queer Eye's Tan France. 

Election Hour: David Baddiel, Jack Black

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2019 (60 min)

Election Hour: David Baddiel, Jack Black

Join Russell for a 2019 General Election Special. He also chats to David Baddiel about internet trolling, and has the perfect night in with Jack Black

Christmas Hour: Brian Cox, Emily Atack

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Dec 19, 2019 (60 min)

Christmas Hour: Brian Cox, Emily Atack

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

Best of 2019

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2019 (60 min)

Best of 2019

Join Russell for a look back through the biggest laughs and best interviews of 2019.

Jamali Maddix, Paul Chowdhry

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2020 (60 min)

Jamali Maddix, Paul Chowdhry

Topical comedy and entertainment show in which the host picks through the biggest UK and international stories, and is joined by celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as fledgling global correspondents. Plus, Russell showcases some of the stand-up scene's finest and most exciting stars.

Iman Amrani, Seann Walsh

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2020 (60 min)

Iman Amrani, Seann Walsh

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.

Armando Iannucci, Michael Patrick

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2020 (60 min)

Armando Iannucci, Michael Patrick

Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Iannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick.

Guz Khan, Jim Carrey

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2020 (60 min)

Guz Khan, Jim Carrey

Join Russell as he unpicks the week's news, interviews comedian Guz Khan about the new series of sitcom Man Like Mobeen, and chats to Hollywood star Jim Carrey.

Konnie Huq, Josh Widdicombe

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2020 (60 min)

Konnie Huq, Josh Widdicombe

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.

Eniola Aluko, Kerry Godliman

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2020 (60 min)

Eniola Aluko, Kerry Godliman

Russell looks at the week's news. He chats to Eni Aluko about her record-breaking football career and After Life's Kerry Godliman about her new stand-up tour.

Daisy Haggard, Joe Wilkinson

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2020 (60 min)

Daisy Haggard, Joe Wilkinson

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

Season 4

John Oliver

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2020 (60 min)

John Oliver

Join Russell as he takes a look at the 'new normal', asks Emmy Award-winning satirist John Oliver Your Questions and ponders Life Lessons with comedians.

Lady Leshurr

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2020 (60 min)

Lady Leshurr

Join Russell as he unpicks the new Rule of Six, chats to Queen of Grime Lady Leshurr and mulls over Life Lessons with his favourite performers 

Elizabeth Day

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2020 (60 min)

Elizabeth Day

Russell delves into new government measures and conspiracy theory QAnon, and chats to award-winning journalist and author Elizabeth Day about failure.

Kevin Bridges, Jessica Brown Findlay

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2020 (60 min)

Kevin Bridges, Jessica Brown Findlay

Join Russell as he takes a look at Track and Trace, chats to Downton Abbey and Brave New World's Jessica Brown Findlay, and asks Kevin Bridges your questions.

Mo Gilligan, Slim

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2020 (60 min)

Mo Gilligan, Slim

Join Russell as he unpicks Trump testing positive for COVID-19 and chats to Mo Gilligan about his new documentary 'Black, British and Funny'. Plus stand-up from Slim. 

Greg Davies & Alex Horne, James Bay

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2020 (60 min)

Greg Davies & Alex Horne, James Bay

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

Rosie Jones

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2020 (60 min)

Rosie Jones

Join Russell as he unpicks tighter local government restrictions and chats to comedian Rosie Jones about disability and Access in her new travelogue. 

Dizzee Rascal

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2020 (60 min)

Dizzee Rascal

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

Election Special - Brian Blessed

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2020 (60 min)

Election Special - Brian Blessed

Join Russell as he dissects the US presidential election in this special episode and asks national treasure Brian Blessed Your Questions. 

Matthew McConaughey

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2020 (60 min)

Matthew McConaughey

Join Russell as he looks at our world in disarray and chats to Oscar winning actor Matthew Mcconaughey about the US election, armadillos and his new book. 

Tim Minchin

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2020 (60 min)

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Russell Howard is back in the studio to mock the madness behind the world's headlines, featuring guest appearances and fascinating in-depth interviews. 

The Big Issues

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Dec 23, 2020 (60 min)

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Goodbye 2020

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2020 (60 min)

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Season 5

Katie Piper, Aaron Simmonds, Iain Stirling

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2021 (60 min)

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The return of the topical comedy and entertainment show in which the host picks through the biggest UK and international stories, and is joined by celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as fledgling global correspondents. Plus, Russell showcases some of the stand-up scene's finest and most exciting stars.

Episode 7

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 8

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 9

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 10

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 11

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 12

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 13

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 14

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2021 (60 min)

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Episode 15

Episode: 5x15 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2021 (60 min)

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Best of Series 5. Join Russell for the best moments from the fifth series of his topical comedy news show, as he dissects the world's events as only he can

Season 6

Jamali Maddix

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2022 (45 min)

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Join Russell in the 'The Next Generation' special as he looks back at his favourite children's news stories and the best of Playground Politics from the last five series.

Fern Brady

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2022 (45 min)

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

Paul Chowdhry

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2022 (45 min)

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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.

Maisie Adam

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2022 (45 min)

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Russell tears into Liz Truss' economic plans and the Tory party conference. Plus, the kids take on rail strikes in Playground Politics and there's stand up from Maisie Adam.

Michelle Wolf

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2022 (45 min)

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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.

Troy Hawke

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2022 (45 min)

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Russell slams Liz Truss' 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.

Greta Thunberg

Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2022 (45 min)

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Russell takes a look at our new PM, Rishi Sunak, and chats with the world's most famous environmental activist, Greta Thunberg.

Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2022 (45 min)

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Russell digs into Matt Hancock's visit to the jungle, the latest COP27 news and greenwashing, with stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Glenn Moore

Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2022 (45 min)

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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.

Jordan Gray

Episode: 6x10 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2022 (45 min)

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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

London Hughes

Episode: 6x11 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2022 (45 min)

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Russell discusses the latest from the World Cup, digs into the economy and exposes outrage-stirring in the media. Plus, stand-up from London Hughes.

Sam Campbell

Episode: 6x12 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2022 (45 min)

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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.

The Russell Howard Hour Christmas Special

Episode: 6x13 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2022 (45 min)

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A festive edition of the topical comedy and entertainment show, featuring stand-up, special guests and some Christmas Playground Politics.

Best Of Christmas

Episode: 6x14 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2022 (60 min)

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Russell Howard takes on Christmas in a special compilation edition of his topical comedy show, featuring the finest festive moments from over the years.

Best of Series 6

Episode: 6x15 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2022 (60 min)

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A look back at the best moments from series six, including when environmental activist Greta Thunberg took part in a special edition of Playground Politics.

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