Series 1, Episode 1
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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 21st September 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Russell Howard | Host / Presenter |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Diane Abbott | Guest |
| Kiri Pritchard-McLean | Guest |
| Megan Beech | Self |
| Lou Sanders | Self |
| Matt Keane | Self |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Russell Howard | Writer |
| Steve Hall | Writer |
| Steve Williams | Writer |
| Steve Bugeja | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John Robins | Writer |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Peter Orton | Director |
| Christopher Poole (as Chris Poole) | VT Director |
| Robyn O'Brien | Series Producer |
| Dan Atkinson | Producer |
| Jason Dawson | Producer |
| Richard Allen-Turner | Executive Producer |
| James Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Jon Thoday | Executive Producer |
| Shirley Jones | Executive Producer |
| Dominic Wells-Martin | VT Producer |
| Chris Hay | Editor |
| Steve Nayler | Editor |
| James Dillon | Production Designer |
| Martin Kempton | Lighting Designer |
Videos
Parsons Green terror attack
Russell Howard gives his take on the Parsons Green tube incident, aka the really really bad secret Santa!
Featuring: Russell Howard.
Why Trump's transgender ban is totally nuts...
Russell looks at Trump's ban on transgender people in the army.
Featuring: Russell Howard.
Playground Politics - Vladimir Putin
Russell chats to kids around the world about Vladimir Putin.
Featuring: Russell Howard.
Diane Abbott interview
Diane Abbott discusses online bullying.
Featuring: Russell Howard, Diane Abbott.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean stand-up
Kiri Pritchard-McLean jokes about going to nightclubs in your 30s.
Featuring: Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
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