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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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    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #1 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

    S3:E7

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

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    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    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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    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

    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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    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #4 - 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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    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - 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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    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #7 - 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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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #8 - 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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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #9 - 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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    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #10 - 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
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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #11 - 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
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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #12 - 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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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    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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    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

    S1:E14

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

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    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

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

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    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    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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    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

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

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  19. Background image for The Russell Howard Election Hour
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #18 - The Russell Howard Election Hour

    S3:E6

    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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    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #19 - 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)

    #20 - 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)

    #21 - 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)

    #22 - 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)

    #23 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

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

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    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #24 - 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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    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Episode 11

    S3:E11

    Join Russell as he unpicks the week's news, interviews comedian Guz Khan about the new series of sitcom Man Like Mobeen, and chats to Hollywood star Jim Carrey.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Russell Howard Christmas Hour" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour". It scored 7.8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".