Episode 1

E1

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.

Episode 2

E2

Uber, Trump and Kim Jong-un get the Russell Howard treatment as he mocks the madness of the news. He also chats to comedy writer Adam Kay.

Episode 3

E3

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.

Episode 4

E4

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.

Episode 5

E5

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.

Episode 6

E6

Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.

Episode 7

E7

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.

Episode 8

E8

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

Episode 9

E9

Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.

Episode 10

E10

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

Episode 11

E11

Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.

Episode 12

E12

Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.

Episode 13

E13

Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

E14

This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.