About this season
Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
Episodes (14)
1. Episode 1
Aired 9 September 2021 • 45 min
Russell Howard is joined by Iain Stirling, Katie Piper and Aaron Simmonds to put the world to rights in the fifth series of his hit comedy news show.
2. Episode 2
Aired 16 September 2021 • 45 min
Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.
3. Episode 3
Aired 23 September 2021 • 45 min
This week Russell addresses Nicki Minaj's covid vaccine claims, talks to comedian and TV personality Paul Sinha, and chats to singer-songwriter Tom Grennan, who also performs.
4. Episode 4
Aired 30 September 2021 • 45 min
Russell delves into the nation's fuel panic and chats to writer and comedian Lucy Beaumont and actor David Harewood. Plus, music from Joy Crookes.
5. Episode 5
Aired 7 October 2021 • 45 min
Tonight Russell welcomes Alma's Not Normal star Sophie Willan and further reflects on petrol problems. There's stand-up from Andrew Bird and Andrew Steele talks about ageing.
6. Episode 6
Aired 14 October 2021 • 45 min
Join Russell as he digs into Fury vs Wilder, chats to comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly and comedian and writer Isy Suttie. Plus, music from Everyone You Know.
7. Episode 7
Aired 21 October 2021 • 45 min
Russell discusses William Shatner's trip to space, and chats to director Edgar Wright and psychologist Steven Pinker. Plus, stand-up by Fatiha El-Ghorri.
8. Episode 8
Aired 4 November 2021 • 45 min
Join Russell as he discusses the COP26 summit, speaks to actress and author Evanna Lynch and comedian Joe Wilkinson. Plus, Jordan Brookes is in the Spotlight.
9. Episode 9
Aired 11 November 2021 • 45 min
Russell looks at the week's news and speaks to comedian Lou Sanders and rapper and author Akala. Plus, a performance by Swindle featuring Akala, Knucks and Kojey Radical.
10. Episode 10
Aired 18 November 2021 • 45 min
Join Russell as he digs into the news of the week and speaks to Countdown's Susie Dent and former footballer Paul Merson. Plus, stand-up from Harriet Dyer.
11. Episode 11
Aired 25 November 2021 • 45 min
Join Russell as he looks at Europe's anti-lockdown protests, chats with presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jimmy Carr, with Jacob Hawley in the Spotlight.
12. Episode 12
Aired 2 December 2021 • 45 min
Russell discusses the Omicron variant, speaks to psychologist Jordan Peterson and comedian Guz Khan. Music comes from Self Esteem.
13. Episode 13
Aired 9 December 2021 • 45 min
Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.
14. The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
Aired 16 December 2021 • 45 min
Russell talks Boris's COVID Christmas plans, chats to The Matrix's Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, and First Dates' Fred Sirieix. With music from Flo & Joan.