Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant Things

Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant Things

Avalon Television

Episodes 154
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (69)
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
78%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

Each week Russell sits down with fantastic guests to chat about their Brilliant Things; the items, places and people that make life worth living.

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Recent Episodes

Sindhu Vee

Jun 10, 2026 1h 3m

Comedian and Actor Sindhu Vee is in the studio and she’s brought stories galore! Her Five Things serve as catalysts to some of the funniest and most excellent stories we’ve had on the show in some…

Serge Pizzorno

Jun 03, 2026 1h 3m

Serge from Kasabian and Russell sit down and discuss the creative process, what it means to be an artist in the digital age, how to age gracefully and how to make the perfect egg. There’s something…

May's Moments of the Month

Jun 01, 2026 52m Bonus

Hey there! It's all the best bits from our May shows, all tied up with a fancy bow for your enjoyment! You will find in this pick n mix episode: Satirist and comedian Cody Dahler doing an impeccable…

Rhys James

May 27, 2026 58m

Do you want to show Rhys James a good time? All you need to do is take him to a hotel gym with Harry Styles, under the influence of general anaesthetic. At least…that’s what we have taken away from…

Josh Pugh

May 20, 2026 55m

The brilliant comedian Josh Pugh lays out his favourite things and they are quintesentially British: Greggs! Garden Centres! The…Italian…National…Anthem? Josh brings his trademark authenticity and…

Jess Fostekew

May 13, 2026 1h 1m

Comedian, power-lifter, soccer mom, bean fanatic… Jess Fostekew is all these things and more.  In this funny, fun and fascinating episode there’s laughing and learning…Why you should never wear…

Cody Dahler

May 06, 2026 56m

How did Cody go from working for Matt Hancock to being one of the sharpest satirists online? And what has it all got to do with a pub in Cyprus? It’s all in this delightful podcast with comedian and…

April's Moments of the Month

May 02, 2026 1h 5m Bonus

Hey there! It's all the best bits from our April shows, wrapped up in a convenient bundle for your pleasure! Gasp at Dara O Briain's secret life as a nightclub dancer. Oooo at Mike Rice's Dairy…

Jamie Hutchinson

Apr 29, 2026 57m

Jamie Hutchinson, the voice of Manchester, the wildly popular comedian is with us and it’s a fantastic romp through the most intense made-up games, the frenzy of horse-racing commentary and the…

Janine Harouni

Apr 22, 2026 1h 3m

Blisteringly talented comedian Janine Harouni is in the studio this week picking out the things that make her happy which include nerds, digital clocks… and a great story about how to get her thighs…

Sean McLoughlin

Apr 15, 2026 57m

He’s often called the Comic’s Comic, he’s a really excellent stand-up and his Five Things are a fantastically esoteric collection ranging from Moshing to Ice Hockey to Star Trek.  Sean hosts his…

Mike Rice

Apr 08, 2026 1h 3m

The acerbic, charming Irish stand-up is here with his Five Brilliant Things and tales from an extraordinary career, spanning from the milking sheds of Ireland to travelling the world performing to…

March's Moments of the Month

Apr 04, 2026 57m Bonus

Hello there! Welcome to March’s Moments of the Month. In case you’re new here, this is a compilation show with a little snifter of each guest we’ve enjoyed this month, so you can get a flavour. Then…

Dara O Briain

Apr 01, 2026 1h 2m

The hugely acclaimed Irish Stand-up and host of Mock the Week gives a fascinating and funny hour of anecdotes. Travel with Dara on debating tours of Ireland, stand in a field with him doing astral…

Andrew Mensah

Mar 25, 2026 1h 4m

Comedian Andrew Mensah joins us with tales of playing Padel with Wayne Rooney, the economics of Air Force One Trainers and why there’s nothing better than sitting down for a game of…

Ben Shephard

Mar 18, 2026 1h 4m

One of the most popular faces from British TV is here; from This Morning, from Tipping Point and so much more it’s Ben Shephard!  What comes through in this ebullient show is Ben’s love for life and…

Pierre Novellie

Mar 11, 2026 1h 5m

Pierre is a formidable stand-up comedian and it’s a pleasure to take this wander around the corners of his fascinating brain. This fun and fascinating episode of Five Brilliant Things takes in the…

February's Moments of the Month

Mar 07, 2026 45m Bonus

Welcome to our best of February's shows, with a little snippet of each of the four shows we slung into the world across the last month. This show features Charlie Higson talking about the wonders…

Shane Todd

Mar 04, 2026 1h 3m

You want strong opinions about bananas? You’ve come to the right place. Northern Irish powerhouse comedian Shane Todd has flown in to give Russell his Five Brilliant Things, and bananas are right out…

Stevie Martin

Feb 25, 2026 1h 1m

This is a cracking episode with a cracking comedian. The Taskmaster star Stevie Martin speaks with completely unguarded honesty about her favourite things which leads to not one but several…

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