Russell Howard
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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After Howard's success on z]BBC Three, the fresh-faced standup signed a deal with [y]Sky[/y] in 2016. His topical chatshow has been a hit, securing fascinating celebs like Louis Theroux, Jon Ronson and Naomi Klein for extended chats. As season three kicks off, the main guest is TBC, although an Aisling Bea cameo is promised.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 7th November 2019TV quickfire: Russell Howard and mum
Travel show Russell Howard And Mum: Globetrotters is back for a fourth series as the Bristolian pair return to Asia. We quizzed the comedian and his mother Ninette to find out more.
Georgia Humphries, The Irish News, 7th October 2019Russell Howard - Respite review
Howard brings a frank and brutal honesty to his hilarious stand up tour and encourages the audience to start being better people.
Tabitha James, Young Perspective, 5th October 2019Russell Howard review
Laughter brings people together as cheery comic spreads happiness.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th October 2019Russell Howard: Respite - review
In Russell Howard's new show solid observational material is - as usual - elevated by his superb, sustained pace, energy, and physical performance.
Alex Bruce, Chortle, 4th October 2019Wossy is joined by a duo of singers this week: former American Idol runner-up and now Queen frontman Adam Lambert and Scary Spice herself, Mel B. Comedian Russell Howard provides the laughs, while actor Emily Mortimer chats about her new seafaring horror with Gary Oldman.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 28th September 2019Russell Howard, Cardiff Motorpoint Arena review
Testing times call for some big targets and bigger laughs.
Owen Richards, The Arts Desk, 25th September 2019Review: Russell Howard, Resorts World Arena
Comedian Russell Howard gave a rip-roaring performance at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on Sunday night.
Megan Archer, The Express and Star, 24th September 2019Comedy review: Russell Howard
The show is classic Howard. We get plenty of anecdotes about his family, a little bit of topical satire and a concerted effort to rail against 'muggles' who take offence at seemingly every little thing.
Josh Stephenson, Metro, 24th September 2019Our best comics are being picked up by US streamers
Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and other online streamers are snapping up the UK's best comedy talent as the BBC loses favour.
Ian Burrell, i Newspaper, 5th August 2019