Russell Howard
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Preview - The Russell Howard Hour
This is a show in which comedian Russell Howard takes a light-hearted look at the news this week. Sound familiar?
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 21st September 2017Russell Howard's first series since he took the Sky shilling finds the comedian offering his take on the week's major stories. This doesn't sound a million miles from Howard's Good News show for the Beeb, but at the very least it will be intriguing to see if he can sustain laughs through a longer running time. Over 14 episodes, we're promised celebrity guests, expert comment and "fledgling global correspondents", whoever they may be.
Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 21st September 2017Russell Howard: 'Britain is seen as a laughing stock'
Critics still occasionally turn their noses up at Howard's perceived lack of edge - and, OK, some jokes early on in his career about his family's idiosyncrasies were pretty gentle - but no one can seriously deny him his place at comedy's top table.
Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 21st September 2017Russell Howard interview
Russell Howard returns to TV with a new stand-up show, The Russell Howard Hour. He talks about why he's doing another news-led series, low self-esteem and whether his family vet his jokes.
Georgia Humphreys, The Irish News, 21st September 2017Russell Howard interview
"I have seen first hand how hard NHS staff work - yet we value reality TV stars more".
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 19th September 2017Russell Howard to film Netflix special
Netflix has commissioned a stand-up special starring Russell Howard.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2017Comedy Central extends 'Russell Howard & Mum: Road Trip' to Series 4
Comedy Central has confirmed it has ordered more series of Russell Howard & Mum: Road Trip. Three more series are due to follow between now and the end of 2018.
British Comedy Guide, 5th July 2017Russell Howard sets stand-up record in China
Russell Howard has performed the biggest ever stand-up show in China, playing to a full house at Shanghai Yihai Theatre.
British Comedy Guide, 26th May 2017Russell Howard on a 'very weird' Hong Kong gig
Howard takes time out from his world tour to talk about how much he is looking forward to playing Hong Kong again, his upcoming debut in China, and how the world situation provides endless material for comedians.
South China Morning Post, 24th May 2017Russell Howard interview
Russell Howard explains why he was going to attend funeral dressed as giant penis.
Joshua Barrie, The Mirror, 14th May 2017