one of the decade's best, The Russell Howard Hour is currently streaming in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV with a 8/10 audience score that speaks for itself. 6 seasons is a commitment that pays off. Television that earns its era label is rarer than the number of shows attempting it suggests — most of what gets called prestige TV is really just expensive TV. The Russell Howard Hour is one of the genuine examples: the craft is there in the writing, the performances, and the way it handles its subject matter. Russell Howard's involvement signals the kind of production that attracts serious talent and uses it properly. Available now on streaming — no excuses left for not watching it.

The Russell Howard Hour does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars. Russell Howard leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 6 seasons (2017–2022), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The consistency across the run is what elevates it — not every episode is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Russell Howard Hour holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-season curiosities.

The kind of show you put on in the background and find yourself actually paying attention to. 6 seasons in and it still earns every laugh — the quality does not tail off. The comedy comes from character rather than situation, which means it holds up on rewatch in a way that pure farce never does. Russell Howard sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. If The Graham Norton Show is already in your rotation, The Russell Howard Hour fits naturally alongside it.