Comedian Russell Howard leaves TV world behind to focus on stand-up

The comic hosted Russell Howard’s Good News on the BBC and The Russell Howard Hour on Sky for many years.

Russell Howard — Russell Howard (PA/PA)

By Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

January 09, 2025 at 11:45pm GMT

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