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Russell Howard

Russell Howard

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

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Russell Howard: Round The World review

It may not be the most original show you'll ever see, but Round The World showcases Howard at something approaching his best. And that makes for a very entertaining and uplifting evening.

What's On London, 17th March 2017

Russell Howard, comedy review: hilarious and heartfelt

Howard got his audience to laugh at the current absurdity of current affairs, writes Bruce Dessau.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 10th March 2017

Russell Howard: Round The World review

Russell Howard's aim for the show - and he mentions it a few times, lest we be in any doubt - is to offer a 'giggle in the gloom'. In a world riven by division and distrust, he's here to celebrate the best in humanity, offering up those moments of joy and silliness that have always been his stock-in-trade as an antidote to mean-spiritedness.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th March 2017

Russell Howard interview

From Islamic State to Trump, stand-up star Russell Howard is taking on serious themes. The best response to the absurdity of the world is to laugh, he tells Bruce Dessau.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd March 2017

Stuart Goldsmith's top 10 moments from his podcast

Josie Long, Shappi Khorsandi and Bill Burr are among his favourite interviewees.

The List, 30th January 2017

Russell Howard: 'I've seen a comic urinated on'

The superstar stand-up on what makes him laugh the most.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 20th January 2017

Russell Howard to make new comedy show for Sky 1

Sky 1 has signed up Russell Howard to star in a new comedy series. The news throws the future of Russell Howard's Good News into doubt.

British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2016

Comedians and their mums: the world needs them now

Today is awful, so seeing people have a nice time with their folks is actually quite a comfort. Here are the best and worst comic-parent pair-ups.

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 9th November 2016

5 reasons to watch Russell Howard and his mum

The stand-up comic heads on a weird and wonderful trip around the USA, discovering the eccentricities and eccentrics in the Land of the Free.

BT, 19th October 2016

Russell Howard interview

Russell Howard takes to the road with his mum to serves up a wacky slice of American life. TV Choice caught up with him in a north London pub to hear all about their antics.

TV Choice, 10th October 2016

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