Russell Howard
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Even woke comics aren't safe
Russell Howard claims the BBC asked him to tweak a routine in case it offended ISIS. Seriously. In the latest episode of his Sky One show, The Russell Howard Hour, the Bristol comic did a routine about freedom of speech, in which he told this remarkable story from his time working for the Beeb.
Tom Slater, Spiked, 30th January 2019Sky orders two more series of The Russell Howard Hour
Sky One has revealed it has ordered two more series of The Russell Howard Hour. Series 3 will be shown in autumn 2019, and Series 4 in 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 24th January 2019The comic and his ma, Ninette, start their tour of the far east on Koh Phangan, Thailand, an island famous for indulging gap-year backpackers' hippy leanings. There's one joke - that taking your mum to a sultry tantric festival is fraught with embarrassment - but Howard milks it with some skill.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 23rd January 2019Sixty Seconds with Russell Howard
The comedian, 38, on dancing politicians, the joy of Stormzy and the return of The Russell Howard Hour.
Metro, 8th November 2018Russell Howard 2019 tour tickets on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Russell Howard's 2019 tour. Titled Respite, it will see him visit Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield.
British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2018Who better to satirically scythe through the US midterms and Brexit than Russell Howard? Well, thousands of people, actually - but in their absence, expect another truckload of undercooked topical gags and the odd celebrity guest in this returning series, which is recorded close to broadcast.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 8th November 2018Comedy fans vent after festival 'shambles'
Ticketholders attending a comedy festival have reacted angrily after claiming they spent £20 to "stand in a field" and could not see any acts.
BBC, 7th October 2018Fringe 2018: the best comedy shows, as chosen by comics
The comedians choose.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 3rd August 2018Edinburgh 10x10: As seen on Netflix
Ten Fringe comics also available on the streaming service
Chortle, 19th July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: As seen on Netflix
There's no denying Netflix is a game-changer for comedy, especially Stateside, with a new special being released every week. Here are ten comics at the Fringe who can also be viewed via the on-demand service.
Chortle, 19th July 2018