Russell Howard's Stand Up Central
In his first new show since 2009, Russell performs at the legendary Electric Ballroom alongside some of the best comics in the country. It's Russell's first ever TV stand up show and every week he's joined on the bill by two hand-picked comedians. He'll be performing brand new material while also answering questions from twitter and delving into the live audience.
Cast

Russell Howard
Host
Seasons

E1Episode 1
Apr 29, 2015
Russell Howard talks about running a marathon, a male massage, and answers questions about time travel, feminism, and Transformers. His guests are Nish Kumar and Sara Pascoe.
E2Episode 2
May 6, 2015
E3Episode 3
May 20, 2015
E4Episode 4
May 20, 2015
E5Episode 5
Jun 4, 2015
E6Episode 6
Jun 10, 2015
More stand-up from Russell Howard. With guests Phil Wang and Andrew Maxwell.
E7Episode 7
Jun 17, 2015
Sean McLoughlin and Roisin Conaty are this week's guests joining Russell Howard.
E8Episode 8
Jun 24, 2015
Russell Howard invites Iain Stirling and Carl Donnelly on to the stage.
E9Episode 9
Jul 1, 2015
Jarlath Regan and John Robins are introduced by Russell Howard.
E10Episode 10
Jul 8, 2015
Chris Kent and Nick Helm are the last guests in the current series.
E1Jimmy Carr, Darren Harriott
May 25, 2016
His guests are Jimmy Carr and Darren Harriott.
E2Joe Lycett, Rhys James
Jun 1, 2016
E3Chris Ramsey, Yuriko Kotani
Jun 8, 2016
E4Kiri Pritchard Maclean, James Acaster
Jun 15, 2016
Tonight Russell talks Tom Jones, pant throwing and RnB music with a West Country edge. His guests are Kiri Pritchard Maclean and James Acaster.
E5Bridget Christie, Ivo Graham
Jun 22, 2016
The comedian gives his take on jellyfish stings and brotherly love and the guests are Bridget Christie and Ivo Graham.
E6Johnny Pelham, Seann Walsh
Jun 29, 2016
Tonight Russell talks racial tension and lady wrestling; plus answers questions on Youtubers and tickling chickens. His guests are Johnny Pelham and Seann Walsh
E7Steve Williams, Isy Sutie
Jul 6, 2016
Russell talks about being an uncle and middle class muggers; plus answers questions on how to get out of work. His guests are Steve Williams and Isy Sutie.
E8Stuart Goldsmith, Josie Long
Jul 13, 2016
Russell talks about his love of women, from their distinctive laughs to his mum's brilliant brain.
E9Steve Bujera, Tommy Tiernan
Jul 20, 2016
Tonight Russell answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guest are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan
E10Fern Brady, Ed Gamble
Jul 27, 2016
Russell talks about depressed dogs and regretful flashers; plus answers questions on sex from a virgin. His guests are ed Gamble and Fern Brady.
Storyline
In his first new show since 2009, Russell performs at the legendary Electric Ballroom alongside some of the best comics in the country. It's Russell's first ever TV stand up show and every week he's joined on the bill by two hand-picked comedians. He'll be performing brand new material while also answering questions from twitter and delving into the live audience.
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