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The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour Season 5

Every episode of The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour Season 5!

The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour Season 5

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. 8.5/10(10 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 7.8/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

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

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    #3 - Episode 3

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    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.

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    #4 - Episode 4

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    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.

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    #5 - Episode 5

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    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.

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    #6 - Episode 6

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    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.

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    #7 - Episode 7

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    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.

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    #8 - Episode 8

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    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.

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    #9 - Episode 9

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    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.

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    #10 - Episode 10

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    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.

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    #11 - Episode 11

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    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.

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    #12 - Episode 12

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    Russell discusses the Omicron variant, speaks to psychologist Jordan Peterson and comedian Guz Khan. Music comes from Self Esteem.

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    #13 - Episode 13

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    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.

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    #14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

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    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.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/9/2021. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".