Episodes
1. Episode 1
September 9, 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.
Guest Stars:
Katie Piper, Aaron Simmonds, Iain Stirling
2. Episode 2
September 16, 2021
45 min
Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.
Guest Stars:
Paul Chowdhry, Robert Peston, Janine Harouni, Daniel Ricciardo
3. Episode 3
September 23, 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.
Guest Stars:
Tom Grennan, Paul Sinha
4. Episode 4
September 30, 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.
Guest Stars:
David Harewood, Joy Crookes, Lucy Beaumont
5. Episode 5
October 7, 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.
Guest Stars:
Sophie Willan, Andrew Bird, Andrew Steele
6. Episode 6
October 14, 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.
Guest Stars:
Billy Connolly, Rhys Kirkby-Cox, Harvey Kirkby, Isy Suttie
7. Episode 7
October 21, 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.
Guest Stars:
Edgar Wright, Steven Pinker, Fatiha El-Ghorri
8. Episode 8
November 4, 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.
Guest Stars:
Joe Wilkinson, Evanna Lynch, Jordan Brookes
9. Episode 9
November 11, 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.
Guest Stars:
Lou Sanders, Akala, Knucks, Kojey Radical, Swindle
10. Episode 10
November 18, 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.
Guest Stars:
Susie Dent, Paul Merson, Harriet Dyer
11. Episode 11
November 25, 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.
Guest Stars:
Jimmy Carr, Gabby Logan, Jacob Hawley
12. Episode 12
December 2, 2021
45 min
Russell discusses the Omicron variant, speaks to psychologist Jordan Peterson and comedian Guz Khan. Music comes from Self Esteem.
Guest Stars:
Guz Khan, Jordan B. Peterson, Self Esteem
13. Episode 13
December 9, 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.
Guest Stars:
Steven Bartlett, Josh Widdicombe, Cat Burns
14. The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
December 16, 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.
Guest Stars:
Rosie Dempsey, Nicola Dempsey, Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Fred Sirieix
