Russell Howard
Himself - Host
The Russell Howard Hour (2017)
Season 5
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.
Released Sept. 21, 2017
Episode 43 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, News, Talk, Talk Show
Keywords: imdb.stand-up-comedian, imdb.stand-up-routine, imdb.news-satire, imdb.interview, imdb.political-comedy, imdb.non-fiction
Production Companies: Avalon Television
Network: Sky One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S5E1 - 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.
Sept. 9, 2021, midnight
S5E2 - Episode 2
Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.
Sept. 16, 2021, midnight
S5E3 - Episode 3
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.
Sept. 23, 2021, midnight
S5E4 - Episode 4
Russell delves into the nation's fuel panic and chats to writer and comedian Lucy Beaumont and actor David Harewood. Plus, music from Joy Crookes.
Sept. 30, 2021, midnight
S5E5 - Episode 5
Tonight Russell welcomes Alma's Not Normal star Sophie Willan and further reflects on petrol problems. There's stand-up from Andrew Bird and Andrew Steele talks about ageing.
Oct. 7, 2021, midnight
S5E6 - Episode 6
Join Russell as he digs into Fury vs Wilder, chats to comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly and comedian and writer Isy Suttie. Plus, music from Everyone You Know.
Oct. 14, 2021, midnight
S5E7 - Episode 7
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.
Oct. 21, 2021, midnight
S5E8 - Episode 8
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.
Nov. 4, 2021, midnight
S5E9 - Episode 9
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.
Nov. 11, 2021, midnight
S5E10 - Episode 10
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.
Nov. 18, 2021, midnight
S5E11 - Episode 11
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.
Nov. 25, 2021, midnight
S5E12 - Episode 12
Russell discusses the Omicron variant, speaks to psychologist Jordan Peterson and comedian Guz Khan. Music comes from Self Esteem.
Dec. 2, 2021, midnight
S5E13 - Episode 13
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.
Dec. 9, 2021, midnight
S5E14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
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.
Dec. 16, 2021, midnight
Network: Sky One
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 3740 min.
Released: Sept. 21, 2017
Last Air Date: Dec. 15, 2022, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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