Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant Things
Episodes
43. Rosie Jones
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Rosie Jones have a wardrobe full of Nazi clothes? She wasn’t aware of it until she sat down for this podcast and opened her Wonderbox. Thi...
42. Abi Clarke
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Abi Clarke, comedian, Tik Tok sensation and viral bobbing-in-the-garden-with-parents superstar. Abi discusses her love of a plastercast of the f...
41. Jamali Maddix
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's a regular panellist on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, he gone done Taskmaster, he's a fabulous touring comedian and he's made some insane documentarie...
40. Maisie Adam
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hawk Tuah! You've got to listen to this thang! Comedian Maisie Adam is in the studio. You'll have seen her on A League of Their Own or Have I Got New...
39. Kiell Smith Bynoe
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Ghosts, from Stath Lets Flats, from Sewing Bee it's Kiell Smith Bynoe! Kiell tells Russell about being trapped by some weird Scottish childre...
38. Joel Dommett
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Joel Dommett have beef with Alan Titchmarsh? And how did Davina McCall make Joel cry? The answers are all in this week's Wonderbox! Joel and Russ...
37. Emmanuel Sonubi
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did Emmanuel Sonubi end up doing a shift as a bouncer in full drag? Emmanuel Sonubi brings his majestic legs and superb comedy into the studio and...
36. Mo Gilligan
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When did Mo Gilligan have a kick about with Rod Stewart and Madonna's son? And what's it got to do with his most precious items? It's all in this week...
35. John Robins
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The golfer and comedian John Robins has plonked his behind in the studio this week to wax lyrical about the things that light up his life. These t...
34. Lou Sanders
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Lou Sanders moving to a farm in Portugal? What noise does Lou Sanders make when she snowboards? The answers are all in her Wonderbox, as well a...
33. Shabaz Ali
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you find influencers ridiculous, this is the episode for you. TikTok sensation Shabaz Ali spends his time finding their most ridiculous promotions ...
32. Joe Wilkinson
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s only bloody Joe Wilkinson! The Cats Does Countdown people’s favourite is in the studio to chat about his struggles with his high-tech hoover,...
31. Richard Herring
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting royalty Richard Herring is here! Richard commits his dearest items to the Wonderbox; his stone cairn (with an incredible story about the fi...
30. Laura Smyth
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Smyth is a comedian who is going stratospheric, quick. She’s a brilliant performer with a wicked turn of phrase who’s going to be on all the...
29. Russell Kane
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Kane joins Russell in an all-Russell Wonderbox. And it takes in so much; why English people have such trouble dancing with freedom, some serio...
28. Fatiha El Ghorri
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stand-up comedian Fatiha El Ghorri is in the studio to talk Russell through her Wonderbox offerings, including ramadan, baby fat and birds in the wind...
27. Seann Walsh
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Seann Walsh! One of the most naturally talented comics of his generation, Seann tells us about choosing his flat so that he could still get to QP...
26. Sean Keaveny
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved voice of radio Shaun Keaveny is this week’s Wonderbox guest and he chooses some belters to box up for posterity. Shaun tells some amazing st...
25. Paul Chowdhry
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Paul Chowdhry this week. The dead-pan British Asian comedy sensation sits down with Russell and selects some topics to chat about that vaguely ...
24. Jon Richardson
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russell and Jon are reunited from their time years ago hosting BBC Radio 6 Music shows together and as you might expect it’s a great episode. Jon ...
23. The Buckleys
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and Clair Buckley join Russell to preserve their best memories in the Wonderbox. It’s quite a ride. James explains why a man would need five b...
22. Iain Stirling
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most iconic voices of the 21st century is with us - the inimitable Iain Stirling! He takes an hour off his busy Love Island voice-over sche...
21. John Kearns
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the brilliant John Kearns filling his Wonderbox this week. John goes deep, educating Russell on the delights of being on your own scoffing a Yu...
20. Jameela Jamil
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood star Jameela Jamil is in the studio with Russell this week selecting items from her life for the Wonderbox, and it’s a real treat. Jameela...
19. Babatunde Aleshe
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Wonderbox belongs to Babatunde Aleshe, star of I'm a Celeb and Celebrity Gogglebox. Babatunde gives Russ some pointers on becoming a Grime...
18. Fin Taylor
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fin Taylor takes time away from being a bloody good stand-up and internet sensation to sit down with Russell and whack his belongings into the Wonderb...
17. Mark Normand
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York-based comedy star Mark Normand sits down with Russell to tell us what gets him going. Mark is an exceptional stand-up from out of New Orleans...
16. Roisin Conaty
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roisin Conaty tells Russell about the things she loves the most in the world, and commits them to her Wonderbox. Roisin tells us about having a...
15. Greg Davies
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Davies and Russell sit down to discuss the most precious items in Greg's life. As you might expect from one of the world's greatest storytellers,...
14. Clint Coley
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in sunny Los Angeles, Russell sits down with one of Philadelphia's hottest stand-ups, Clint Coley. Clint takes Russell through his extensi...
13. Maddie Wiener
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising comedy star Maddie Wiener and Russell meet up in New Yeawk and chat about what it's like on the comedy circuit over there. The conversation the...
12. Neal Brennan
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-creator of The Chappelle Show and one of US comedy's most influential brains, Neal Brennan, sits down with Russell. Neal explains the vitality of ...
11. Guz Khan
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Man Like Mobeen creator, star and comedian of rare talent - it's Guz Khan. Guz and Russell come together for an electric episode of Wonderbox. It's go...
10. Iliza Shlesinger
06 Dec 2023
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US comedy megastar Iliza Sheslinger is in the studio! Russell and Iliza talk about the what happens when an audience member drops their guts durin...
9. Rachel Parris
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host of Late Night Mash Rachel Parris sits down with Russell to select her most precious items for the Wonderbox. Russell finds out why ...
8. Jack Whitehall
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Whitehall takes a few minutes away from his brand new baby to chat to Russell about his most precious possessions. Jack tells the most insane st...
7. John Oliver
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's only John flippin' Oliver! One of Britain's most-loved exports after cheddar cheese and trains, John Oliver is the host of US late-night show La...
6. Ed Gamble
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Gamble is in the house! Ed chooses his most precious items to wang into the Wonderbox, which includes some food-based choices (as you might expect...
5. Jordan Gray
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stand-up comedian and star of The Voice Jordan Gray joins Russell this week, selecting precious memories to put into the Wonderbox. Jordan explains...
4. Jen Brister
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Jen Brister! Russell and Jen work through the perils of sad nipple syndrome, get nostalgic about the delightful stench of Bangkok and pore over t...
3. Jimmy Carr
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Carr joins Russell today to put his most treasured possessions into the Wonderbox. Jimmy explains the importance of a tennis scoreboard, why the...
1. Munya Chawawa
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is internet comedy star, Munya Chawawa, who chats to Russell about why he loves Streets of Rage, the importance of a slice of pizza an...
2. Sam Ryder
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting down with Russell today is Britain’s singing sensation Sam Ryder! Sam and Russell discuss Sam’s love of Formula One racing, Sam tries to ...
Trailer
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wonderbox is a place where you keep little reminders of what makes life worth living. Each week Russell will chat to a special guest about what they...