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Russell Howard

Russell Howard

  • 44 years old
  • English
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

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Russell Howard becomes a dad

Russell Howard has revealed that he is now a dad - after welcoming a son with his wife Cerys Morgan three months ago.

Amelia Wynne, Daily Mail, 25th August 2024

Russell Howard: "Trump didn't act presidential when he was shot - it was like he was at a Blackpool hen do"

The comic on the Trump assassination attempt, why stand-ups no longer need the Fringe - and how gigs are much easier than being a new parent.

Guy Kelly, The Telegraph, 26th July 2024

Russell Howard on the terror of becoming a cruise ship comedian

Russell Howard headlines Virgin Voyages' first comedy festival, sailing around the Low Countries from Portsmouth in September, and also featuring Andre Vincent, Ria Lina and John Robertson's live video game crossover The Dark Room.

British Comedy Guide, 24th June 2024

Fantasy Football League cancelled

Fantasy Football League, the Matt Lucas and Elis James fronted reboot of the 1990s TV format, has been cancelled by Sky.

British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2024

Russell Howard Live at the Warwick Arts Centre review

The overall premise of the show was to encourage the audience to make light of things they otherwise wouldn't have.

Luke Chapman, The Boar, 19th December 2023

British theatre is a shadow of its former self - but our comedy scene is thriving

Our theatre and comedy critics round up the best and worst shows of 2023 - and look ahead to an uncertain future.

Dominic Cavendish and Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 14th December 2023

Rachel Parris declines becoming brand ambassador for "normal" sex

Rachel Parris has revealed that she turned down the chance to be the face of an adult toy manufacturer after their less than flattering pitch. The Late Night Mash host has also shared details of a musical she's hoping to write.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2023

Russell Howard launches podcast

Inviting guest to put memories in their Wonderbox.

Chortle, 25th September 2023

Review: Hilarious Russell Howard keeps Oxford comedy fans laughing

Heartfelt, clever, filthy and funny... there are few comedians who stand astride the broad, messy sweep of life in Britain as effortlessly as Russell Howard.

Tim Hughes, Oxford Mail, 19th July 2023

Russell Howard review: accomplished boyish brilliance to the fore

A gag-packed show that is outspoken and clear-sighted.

Jay Richardson, The List, 19th July 2023

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