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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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  1. 9.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Episode 10

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    Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Lannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick.

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  2. 8.7/10(9 votes)

    #2 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

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    Russell Howard rounds up the decade, chats with Emmy-nominated Succession star Brian Cox, and goes trampolining with Emily Atack.

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  3. 8.6/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Episode 8

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    Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry.

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  4. 8.5/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Episode 13

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    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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  5. 8.5/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

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    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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  6. 8.4/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Episode 14

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    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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  8. 8.4/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Episode 9

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    Russell examines the week's news, chats to journalist Iman Amrani about exploring 'modern masculinity' and hears from comic Seann Walsh about life post-Strictly.

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  9. 8.3/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

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    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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  10. 8.3/10(8 votes)

    #9 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

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    This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

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  11. 8.3/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Episode 12

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

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  12. 8.3/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Episode 1

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    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, chats with former soldier-turned-TV star Ant Middleton, and goes beekeeping with Aisling Bea.

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  13. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

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    Russell chats with award-winning journalist Carole Cadwalladr, and goes hot tugging with Queer Eye's Tan France.

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  14. 8.3/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Russell Howard Election Hour

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    Join Russell Howard for a 2019 General Election Special. He also chats to David Baddiel about internet trolling, and has the perfect night in with Jack Black.

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  15. 8.2/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Episode 12

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    Russell examines the week's news, chats to ex-Blue Peter presenter and children's author Konnie Huq and goes canal barging with comic Josh Widdicombe.

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  16. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

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

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  17. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

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    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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  18. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Episode 8

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    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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  19. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Episode 10

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    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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  20. 8.0/10(11 votes)

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    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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  21. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Episode 2

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    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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  22. 8.0/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

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    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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  23. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Episode 11

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

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  24. 8.0/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

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    Join Russell as he pulls apart the political chaos, chats with cult film director Kevin Smith, and goes down the pub with Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Banks.

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  25. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Episode 13

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    Russell chats to Eni Aluko about her record-breaking football career and After Life's Kerry Godliman about her new stand-up tour.

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  26. 7.9/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Episode 6

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour". It scored 9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/30/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Russell Howard Christmas Hour".