The Russell Howard Hour(2017–2022)

Episode 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 7

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

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

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

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

Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.

Episode 12

Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.

Episode 13

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

Episode 1

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

Episode 2

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

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

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.

Episode 6

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.

Episode 7

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joins Russell in the studio.

Episode 8

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

Episode 9

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.

Episode 10

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.

Episode 11

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.

Episode 12

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.

Episode 1

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

Episode 2

Russell unpicks the new 'rule of six'; chats to queen of Grime, Lady Leshurr; and mulls over Life Lessons with his favourite performers.

Episode 3

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

Episode 4

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

Episode 5

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

Episode 6

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

Episode 7

Russell unpicks tighter local government restrictions and chats to comedian Rosie Jones about disability and access in her new travelogue.

Episode 8

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

The Russell Howard US Election Hour

Russell Howard is here to guide you through the fallout of the 2020 US Presidential Election, and talks to Brian Blessed.

Episode 10

Russell looks at our world in disarray and chats to Oscar winning actor Matthew McConaughey about the US election and his new book.

Episode 11

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.

Episode 12

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

Episode 13

Russell celebrates the covid-19 vaccine and chats to ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp and Spitting Image's Matt Forde.

The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

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.

The Big Issues

Episode 1

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

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

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

Episode 4

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

Episode 5

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

This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

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

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

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

Episode 10

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

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

Episode 12

Russell chats with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, and gets into the ring with comedian Joe Lycett.

Episode 13

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 1

Russell Howard is joined by Iain Stirling, Katie Piper and Aaron Simmonds to put the world to rights in the fifth series of his hit comedy news show.

Episode 2

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

Episode 1

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.

Episode 2

Russell Howard chats to Tyson Fury, and go flyboarding with Jon Richardson.