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The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour

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The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour

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...

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    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Russell Howard welcomes Louis Theroux as he offers his unique take on another mad week in the news.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Russell Howard is joined by Derren Brown to talk about his new Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #4 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

    S2:E7

    What a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    On this week's show, Russell welcomes Rob Delaney for an emotional, in-depth chat; investigates bungee dance with Jessica Knappett; and looks at the latest political developments in the UK, US and Europe.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Episode 13

    S2:E13

    Join Russell as he explores the absurdity of current events, chats to British film legend Richard Curtis, and visits the museum of happiness with Lou Sanders.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    Russell chats with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, and gets into the ring with comedian Joe Lycett.

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    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news, talks with Alesha Dixon and tries Chinese therapy with Jimmy Carr.

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    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    Join Russell as he takes a swing at current affairs, talks to inspiring knife crime campaigner Mark Prince, and learns to paint with Jo Brand.

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    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Episode 14

    S2:E14

    Join Russell as he finds the funny in the news, chats with comedy giant Stephen Merchant and has a kickabout with Iain Stirling and David Seaman.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

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    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    Russell Howard talks to author Jon Ronson about the world of pornography and discovers goat yoga with Mo Gilligan.

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    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.

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    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

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    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.

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    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Russell takes a look at the 'new normal', asks Emmy Award-winning satirist John Oliver Your Questions and ponders Life Lessons.

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    #18 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Russell comments on a week in which there was a largely botched terrorist attack on the Tube; talks to the children of the world about Vladimir Putin; and interviews Labour MP Diane Abbott. Stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Uber, Trump and Kim Jong-un get the Russell Howard treatment as he mocks the madness of the news. He also chats to comedy writer Adam Kay.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with actor and comedian Greg Davies. Stand-up from Desiree Burch.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

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    #22 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.

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    #24 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour". It scored 7.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/9/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".