Russell Howard
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Russell Howard reveals what would make him return to TV
Russell Howard has revealed what would make him return to TV - following his decision to 'quit' the medium after 19 years.
The comedian, 44, recently announced he is "quitting" TV - instead sticking to his roots with live stand-up and turning his attention to podcasting.
Conor O'Brien, The Sun, 15th January 2025Russell Howard looks back: "Am I peculiar? You'd struggle to find anyone who does stand-up who isn't a bit weird"
The comedian on mining his very large family for material, avoiding the celebrity circus, and being an unashamed stand-up fanboy.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 11th January 2025Russell Howard: "I'm done with TV"
Russell Howard has confirmed that he's quit television, saying that he prefers to focus on live stand-up and podcasting instead.
British Comedy Guide, 8th January 2025Russell Howard to stream stand-up special on 15th January
New stand-up special Russell Howard Live At The London Palladium will stream globally on Wednesday 15th January at 8pm, with the comedian also talking live to fans on the launch night. The show will then be available on demand to ticket holders for a limited period.
British Comedy Guide, 16th December 2024Russell 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 2024Russell 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 2024Russell 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 2024Fantasy 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 2024Russell 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 2023British 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