The Russell Howard Hour: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Russell Howard Hour Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Nov 8, 2018 · 45 min
Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.
Episode 2
Nov 15, 2018 · 45 min
Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news, talks with Alesha Dixon and tries Chinese therapy with Jimmy Carr.
Episode 3
Nov 22, 2018 · 45 min
Russell Howard welcomes Louis Theroux as he offers his unique take on another mad week in the news.
Episode 4
Nov 29, 2018 · 45 min
Russell Howard is joined by Derren Brown to talk about his new Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.
Episode 5
Dec 6, 2018 · 45 min
Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.
Episode 6
Dec 13, 2018 · 45 min
This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.
The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
Dec 20, 2018 · 45 min
What a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.
Episode 8
Jan 17, 2019 · 45 min
On this week's show, Russell welcomes Rob Delaney for an emotional, in-depth chat; investigates bungee dance with Jessica Knappett; and looks at the latest political developments i
Episode 9
Jan 24, 2019 · 45 min
Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.
Episode 10
Jan 31, 2019 · 45 min
Join Russell as he takes a swing at current affairs, talks to inspiring knife crime campaigner Mark Prince, and learns to paint with Jo Brand.
Episode 11
Feb 7, 2019 · 45 min
Russell Howard talks to author Jon Ronson about the world of pornography and discovers goat yoga with Mo Gilligan.
Episode 12
Feb 14, 2019 · 45 min
Russell chats with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, and gets into the ring with comedian Joe Lycett.
Episode 13
Feb 21, 2019 · 45 min
Join Russell as he explores the absurdity of current events, chats to British film legend Richard Curtis, and visits the museum of happiness with Lou Sanders.
Episode 14
Feb 28, 2019 · 45 min
Join Russell as he finds the funny in the news, chats with comedy giant Stephen Merchant and has a kickabout with Iain Stirling and David Seaman.