Russell Howard

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.

Ostensibly, with his middle-of-the-road material and a giggling studio audience, there's little to differentiate the Bristolian comic's show from many others that have come before. What is different about Howard, however, is his willingness to share the stage with comics of all stripes. As the second series kicks off, up-and-comer Darren Harriott talks being mistaken for a terrorist, while Jimmy Carr brings his trademark one-liners.

Russell Howard interview

The in-demand comedian talks about touring with his mum, why he's more ranty and who he thinks is the best comic in the world.

Russell Howard wants to do more Gert Lush

Russell Howard is keen to bring us a follow up to his one-off BBC comedy A Gert Lush Christmas, but jokes he may struggle to book his increasingly popular sister Kerry Howard.

Russell Howard interview

Russell Howard on Good News, Boaty McBoatface and engaging young people in politics.

Russell Howard interview

Russell Howard talks fear of dying and the terrible idea to put BBC Three online.

Russell Howard: 'I have crippling low self-esteem'

"Like most comedians, I have crippling low self-esteem, so I always think that what I've just done is rubbish."

Russell Howard interview

Why I said no to I'm a Celebrity, but yes to kissing a 49-year-old mum in front of her son...

Russell Howard interview

Here, the 36-year-old comedian talks to TV Choice about on-stage encounters, Dinner Dates, meeting his heroes and filming with his mum...

Russell Howard on his worst ever heckle

Adorable funny man Russell Howard, 36, on always being a comedy nerd, his mother's magical parts and having a vibrator thrown at his head.