Russell Howard: what I learned about comedy (& Brexit)

Russell Howard has truly gone global.

The Russell Howard Hour review

From puppyish stand-up to spiky satire.

Preview - The Russell Howard Hour

This is a show in which comedian Russell Howard takes a light-hearted look at the news this week. Sound familiar?

Russell Howard's first series since he took the Sky shilling finds the comedian offering his take on the week's major stories. This doesn't sound a million miles from Howard's Good News show for the Beeb, but at the very least it will be intriguing to see if he can sustain laughs through a longer running time. Over 14 episodes, we're promised celebrity guests, expert comment and "fledgling global correspondents", whoever they may be.

Russell Howard: 'Britain is seen as a laughing stock'

Critics still occasionally turn their noses up at Howard's perceived lack of edge - and, OK, some jokes early on in his career about his family's idiosyncrasies were pretty gentle - but no one can seriously deny him his place at comedy's top table.

Russell Howard interview

Russell Howard returns to TV with a new stand-up show, The Russell Howard Hour. He talks about why he's doing another news-led series, low self-esteem and whether his family vet his jokes.

Russell Howard interview

"I have seen first hand how hard NHS staff work - yet we value reality TV stars more".