The BEST episodes of The Russell Howard Hour season 1

Every episode of The Russell Howard Hour season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Russell Howard Hour season 1!

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs. He'll be picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.

Last Updated: 12/21/2024Network: Sky MaxStatus: Continuing
Episode 5
star
8.41
32 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2017

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 6
star
8.25
32 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2017

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Stand-up from Rob Auton.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 2
star
8.11
44 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2017

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks NHS with comedian and former junior doctor Adam Kay. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 1
star
8.10
61 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2017

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks trolling with MP Diane Abbott. Stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Christmas Special
star
8.04
27 votes

#5 - Christmas Special

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/21/2017

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with multi-award-winning comedian John Oliver. With musical comedy from Harry and Chris.

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Episode 4
star
8.00
39 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2017

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 7
star
7.94
31 votes

#7 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2017

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 13
star
7.94
31 votes

#8 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/14/2017

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

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Episode 8
star
7.91
32 votes

#9 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2017

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

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 9
star
7.87
23 votes

#10 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2017

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to multimillion-selling author and social activist Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 11
star
7.85
27 votes

#11 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2017

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.

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Episode 12
star
7.83
24 votes

#12 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/2017

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican. Stand-up from Mae Martin.

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Episode 3
star
7.82
45 votes

#13 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2017

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 10
star
7.64
28 votes

#14 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2017

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

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