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Russell Howard

Russell Howard

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

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Tory MP's ​complaint about Russell Howard rejected

A rightwing Tory MP's complaint about a Russell Howard comedy show in which he was described as a "windbag" and "toad-faced hypocrite" in Commons debates has been rejected by the BBC Trust.

Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 29th September 2016

Defining the Norm winners announced

Will Franken reveals the winners of the first-ever Defining the Norm Awards.

Will Franken, Spiked, 31st August 2016

The Defining the Norm Awards: the nominees

Comedian Will Franken honours the most conformist acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Will Franken, Spiked, 25th August 2016

The perks and pitfalls of the work-in-progress

More big-hitting acts like Daniel Kitson and Bridget Christie aren't launching their new shows in Edinburgh - they're developing them there.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd August 2016

50 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Link expired)

Here at WOW 247 we've pooled together our comedy brains to pick out a whopping 50 shows we think make a good starting point for any Fringe adventurer.

Matthew Dunne-Miles, Finlay Greig and Craig Leiper, WOW247, 2nd August 2016

Who's representing your city at the Edinburgh Fringe? (Link expired)

Edinburgh is world famous for its annual Festival Fringe (5-29 Aug) which showcases performing arts from across the world, but focusses mainly on comedy.

Alex Watson, WOW247, 26th July 2016

Edinburgh show to expose casting call sexism

A new show exposing sexism in casting calls is to run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.

Georgia Snow, The Stage, 25th July 2016

Latitude: reflections on a weekend of comedy

Latitude has often used the tag-line 'more than just a music festival' and with an extensive arts line-up that's certainly true. The Suffolk festival has also grown into one of the largest comedy programmes on the circuit. The tents may now have been dismantled, but Fergus Morgan reflects back on a weekend's mirth in the festival's purple comedy arena.

Fergus Morgan, The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016

Five big name shows at the Fringe (Link expired)

If you're looking for star power at this year's Fringe, then look no further.

Niki Boyle, WOW247, 12th July 2016

Russell Howard: I'm still a mummy's boy in my thirties

Funny man Russell Howard opens up to Closer about being his mum's best friend and being everyone's unusual crush.

Emily Cope, Closer Magazine, 1st June 2016

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