The Russell Howard Hour (2017)
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.
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2017-09-21Russell 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.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2017-09-28Uber, 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.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2017-10-05Join 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.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2017-10-12Join 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.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2017-10-19Join 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.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2017-10-26Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2017-11-02Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2017-11-09Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2017-11-16Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2017-11-23Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.
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Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 2017-11-30Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.
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Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 2017-12-07Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.
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Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 2017-12-14Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.
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Episode 14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
Release Date: 2017-12-21This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.