Russell Howard And His Mother Take Flight | The Jonathan Ross Show

Comedian Russell Howard joins Jonathan on the sofa and talks about his experience with isolation tanks, a recent trip to Portland accompanied by his mother, and then reveals his Bristolian accent in it's 'native form'.
ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: 3 November 2018
Series 13, Episode 10.
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[@Renvaar1989]

Russel Howard is a British treasure. Proud to be a fellow Bristolian.

[@danielwhitfield2990]

Ren 89 same here buddy😂

[@shadowprince4482]

I'm American and appreciate him so much.

[@Ironmonkeynuts]

lush

[@natalied7444]

Ayy big up Bristol

[@arthurjameson2178]

Lmao Bristols not actually a real place moron

[@bi_cycle]

Russel is such a child, I love it

[@Noor-xx5gb]

Russell Howard genuinely makes my cheeks hurt every time I watch him

[@RinRin_c]

I love how excitedly funny he gets when talking about his mum!

[@Domzdream]

Russell Howard is my favourite British comedian. Always makes me laugh. Second, Mcintyre.

[@steve17bf2]

You're missing out on so much more.

[@alf9850]

McIntyre should be so so far down your list bro. Frankie boyle, jimmy carr, ricky gervais should be higher

[@Domzdream]

@@alf9850 Well....subjectivity. Right? Comedy is like music. Mariah Carrey is has the voice of an angel to many ears, but to mine, it's pure death. Same thing applies to humour.

[@drfire7184]

I have the same opinion domzdream

[@alf9850]

@@Domzdream true but if you put them side by side, the complexity of jokes of the ppl i named, the subject behind it and humour factor would be higher. Mcintyre makes jokes for the dumb to average person who doesnt have to think very hard.

[@Thatgirl96.]

I feel like stormzy grabbed Russell for a spliff after the show 😂😂

[@peterg697]

If that didn't happen im gonna b pissed

[@user-hu4vo2mn2i]

i swear stormzy said he quit

[@bradleycooper7698]

Yeah stormzy quit smoking weed..

[@Thatgirl96.]

Yeah recently this is from ages ago...

[@jackwilliamthorne8377]

Why Stormzy?

[@hpfm56]

How is Russell 38

[@PimSchouten]

Is he 38?!?! He doesn’t even look 30😂

[@faisaljajeh678]

well erm he was born 38 years ago. which would make him 38

[@luelladoughty4190]

He’s 40 now 😂

[@hpfm56]

faisal jajeh bet you’re fun at parties

[@hpfm56]

Luella Doughty that’s mad

[@ollie4276]

Does anyone else just love alisha's laugh

[@joshuakenny503]

I hate it. It's so irritating 😡

[@joshuakenny503]

As is she.

[@ScepticalSkeptic]

Legs. Alisha's legs.

[@maureenackerley8024]

I think she has a great laugh and a genuinely lovely person. There is nothing pretentious about her.

[@annother3350]

She wants to move

[@J-FLaw]

Russel Howard is real about things and a true comedian. It's nice when he opens up about what he cares about. God bless you 🙏

[@idareyoutolookatmyprofile.569]

He just says what ever is in his mind

[@lydiaquayle3574]

Russell Howard is nine tenths heart..love him to bits

[@klaasinsession]

"Jon Snows coat" LOL i cant look down. *dead*

[@peterkeane7767]

Russell could write that Book and I would love to read his autobiography when he is ready! His humour is based on Joy and he seems to genuinely care that,no matter what, He is always laughing with all concerned never at! A natural Comedian with a huge heart and a laser sharp wit, What's not to Love!

[@cookoo4cocopuffs221]

1:31 Every man in quarantine 1:54 Their GF 6:47 Alisha is almost as funny as Rus 7:50 That happens every time to everyone

[@MadsTravel]

What an underrated comment 😂

[@BurtyHaxx]

how can anyone dislike russel howard naturally funny and such a good heart

[@SARGENTSATIVA]

7:50 LET ME FINISH

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

I piss myself just about every time I watch Russell Howard but he gives a fabulous social commentary xoxo

[@MrAllysonn]

The guy is gifted.

[@ElectroTherapyFTSoul]

I don't know much about Russell Howard other than from Taskmaster, but half of the recommended videos I get about him involve his mum, and I think that's sweet.

[@scottkirkhomes1260]

Love this guy!!

[@michellemullins6741]

4th time back and it's still one of my faves. Love Russell!

[@plushpuppy32]

Cows have no emotional range

[@pepe_raina3877]

I agree with Russell's mum and you...

[@kayden690]

But they do have accents.

[@OP-1000]

Ofcourse they have. The are scared, they are happy, they are protective.

[@plushpuppy32]

@@OP-1000 they aren't sacred everywhere

[@OP-1000]

plushpuppy32. * scared

[@yeetonmyfeet6548]

i love the intro, russel introducing russel.

[@bubble3082]

0:00 that face tho 😂

[@66Sixxy]

Russell Howard should be celebrated as an international treasure. It's too bad more Americans are unfamiliar with him. He's a damned fine human being.

[@fairyprincess911]

I rank up there with the greatest comedians who offer commentary on the human condition! Fine young man 😻

[@lastk7ss]

i love russell so much that's all i have to say

[@gwenthompson7143]

I am beyond thrilled to have stumbled onto this refreshingly genuine comedic genius!!! [and,of course,his brilliant sidekick, MOM] What a " delightful duo". I swear, I watch and love it, nearly every day over here in the great state of Washington in the USA. (Shout-out to U-tube)

[@shaun906]

I emphasis saying MUM loud at every opportunity when away with my mother and people think were a couple, its hilarious 🤣

[@nazifahaiddry2782]

Good comedy skills/knowledge

[@wojtekthegreat2115]

Such a good comedian that he got an applause from his humour in a fucking show that isn't even his

[@belufos4225]

Adorable

[@jessejabaru1879]

LEt mE fiNiSh 7:49

[@TEXAS2459]

nice one....

[@huntelaar3607]

Sigrid in the start 🥰

[@xenyx8740]

i will watch *anything* about russell howard's mum lmao that lady is an agent of chaos and i love her

[@user-hu4vo2mn2i]

Watching this then watching American chat shows like...

[@lilischoko1221]

Russell and alisha I ship it

[@hannahfbiggley0793]

6:54 Miss girl let those impulsive thoughts win and I am here for it!!

[@colinp2238]

Did Jonathan ever have Ranking Roger on his show?

[@kimwarburton8490]

to be fair, i too thought of the news presenter n i loved game o thrones

[@michellemullins6741]

Really love Russell. Cannot help but feel some sadness behind those eyes. No, I'm not his nan.

[@molliegrant6735]

russell: "mhm" "yh" "yup" "yeah" Me: * dying of laughter *

[@andrewpartridge8688]

Alisha is such a princess, time slows down when she's in view x

[@Ken.Howard]

From Australia: I have the subtitles on all the time because of American KZbinrs are hard to understand. But it was funny how with Jonathan's lisp, Google wrote when he says "writing" as "whiting", which is actually what it sounds like because he can't say his R's.

[@lazyman456talio7]

Damn this is hilariously funny 😆😹😹😹😹

[@keithfox9899]

Having never seen game of thrones i thought he ment the news reader and was trying to think of his coat .....lol

[@VaporyBeat]

woss show*

[@DeanMoxley87]

I’ve just watched a different JR interview with Russell & Alisha is sat there on the interview

[@terrywithey3211]

I thought news reader John snow lol

[@naughtydred8538]

Anyone else think that Alicia has a bit of a crush on Russell? Just based off body language

[@AbuKhanAbuKhan]

Shes married

[@joemcneill1180]

Abu Khan you can have a crush if you’re married lol

[@raynabateman3715]

Yes and when Russell first came out his eyes definitely went quickly all over her.

[@idontknow950]

Or she's ... Nice and that's her personality

[@ceciliaxx]

You know... some people are just nice, and a little more physical. It's not necessarily an indicator of sexual interest.

[@fleathan4572]

*L E T H I M F I N I S H*

[@kumailnaqvi9988]

Let me finish 😂😂😂😂

[@MultiVince95]

Saturday 3rd November 2018

[@dannyr2976]

Have to admit, my first thought on hearing the name 'Jon Snow' was also the newscaster rather than Game of Thrones, lol!

[@EGlVM]

And that is exactly what has stopped me from trying a float/isolation tank 😬🤢

[@sammy4588]

That end bit never happened at all did it Russel ?

[@christinalynn8143]

Funny. An amusing human being. 🙂😁🙂

[@rollingmetal949]

Whatttt Jonathan Ross is turning 62😱😱😱😱

[@xuyahfish]

80% of Russell hilarity is from his mom

[@phg4912]

A weird point but cows do actually have emotional range, like when they’re hungry or giving birth and stuff lol

[@laceymayjames9378]

When was this ???

[@orbitalesmoleculares8489]

2018

[@annpartoon5300]

why is it so hard to find full shows

[@slothofficial1512]

This

[@someonesomewherenew6628]

Who is the other Jon snow

[@joeytravel30]

Did anyone else notice how he looked at Alicia's legs just after he sat?

[@rannochanno3268]

He looks good for his age

[@oldsandface]

I thought he meant Jon Snow the newscaster!!

[@oppzy4293]

1:10 did they bleep the word weird

[@ThatOneToucan]

Who's the kid?

[@craigmcvay1]

Swats sticker in orange 3:03

[@tigrecito48]

i thought he was talking about the weatherman

[@SassiLassi]

Very few Cornish speak like Bristonians!! It's these city actors that get work doing Poldark, Doc Martin and the like. They can't be bothered to check out the Cornish accent and use the Bristol accent instead.

[@SabotPottery]

Russell for prime minister, intelligent and cuts out all of the needless chaff other politicians eminate.

[@Rizwaan122]

LET ME TALK

[@bonesawarm6987]

Never this early

[@Kash3043]

Whos the other person

[@sarahholland2600]

Alisha Dixon, X Factor Judge. Ex pop star.( Host Jonathan Ross).

[@spartanclucky884]

@@sarahholland2600 He meant the Other Jon Snow

[@MorgaineRiddlePrince]

I had an ex who liked for me to be clean shaven. To be fair, it's because he didn't like getting hair in his mouth. 😋🤣

[@sophiemacdonald7367]

@tracey oh honey no...

[@fenecofeneco19]

probably an excuse,you just move it..lazy axx

[@Kyharra]

... even after watching this I was just hoping you meant your face.. well then..

[@preesi1403]

Boy George

[@yirapatricia]

You can't say you came to America if you only went to the United States, the Continent deserves more respect than that

[@kurstcannoli5626]

Yira Patricia Aristizabal Peña there is socially a difference between north america and america, america is the us and north america is a continent

[@ThatOneToucan]

America gets no respect from me

[@ScepticalSkeptic]

Meh. And another school-teacher is heard from.

[@akismassa]

Those legs tho

[@willstefani3724]

Ur really funny....

[@jazzercise89]

did they bleep out the word "white"? XD

[@vasp99]

Russell is so good looking that he's almost ugly.

[@PropaganderTV]

wizened adjective shrivelled or wrinkled with age. "a wizened, weather-beaten old man"

[@Apenvoet]

That girl at 3:25 looks a lot like Emily Bloom...

[@lewis8476]

Apenvoet Do you know who that is?

[@jisunzhoque]

That's Sigrid.

[@Longbody1000]

Why does this keep coming up as a recommendation as I prefer comedians.

[@SKEPGFX]

Fucking hell that was a loud intro

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

Weed in America is legal but not legal. Trump decriminalized it federally but it is against the law in some states. Obama actually increased the punishment for having weed. Just as a slight balance.

[@livb6945]

Just like Trump occasionally gets something right, Obama occasionally got things wrong.

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

@LivB the only thing Trump really got wrong was falling for the games cause violence bs for like two weeks and then made an apology. I just can't think of something Obama got right. His support of terrorists domestic and abroad. Intentional destruction of the healthcare system. Gave guns to cartels only for them to be used to solidify power for one cartel in particular and kill Americans. Drone striking American citizens. Violating domestic spying laws. Using the IRS and FBI to attack political enemies. I guess the only thing Obama did right is hire good speech writers and have a news media act as his pr campaign. Trump is just a dick who did or attempted to do things as promised. (build the damn wall it would have helped prevent disease in a pandemic)

[@jambocj1127]

Lmfao, ok bud

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

@jambo cj you might laugh but there isn't a lie.

[@nadiar.4638]

@@vagabondwastrel2361 euhm a wall would not have helped in any sort of way. A wall might have helped if the US didnt have millions of airtravelers every day. But a wall would have only helped if the disease came from Mexico, and it seems like you are implying it got from there to New York without first spreading around the rest of the US. Not sure how that would work....

[@narendradawas1624]

First view

[@JakTheLad]

Daniel Shuttleworth init

[@joltix3494]

Why do they censor wank

[@ms.antithesis]

the self harm statistic russel used, whilst it is true, is somewhat misleading because it implies that the males statistic is significantly lower, which it's not if you include all forms of self harm.

[@gggggggg5917]

Who asked

[@ms.antithesis]

@@gggggggg5917 me

[@gggggggg5917]

Tuxified Art it’s a fucking comedian. No need to take it so seriously.

[@ms.antithesis]

@@gggggggg5917 actually their sort of is, if people continually mislead people, even if the form of misleading is through comedy, can still mislead people into believing false things.

[@gggggggg5917]

Tuxified Art if they’ve got two brain cells to rub together, they’ll be able to tell that it’s a joke!

[@hayden6209]

It’s sad how none of these stories from comedians aren’t true

[@skeletor6287]

It’s somewhat stupid to say none, I can guarantee that some of comedians are actually rude

[@adamatch9624]

5:50 maybe he should also look at the suicide rates of young men

[@merlinsdog4530]

That beeping is beeping annoying you beeping beeps!

[@baileygowlland510]

anyone else see the swastika looking thing in the india photo?

[@harriet7494]

As taken from Wikipedia: 'It is used as a symbol of divinity and spirituality in Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.' You can usually see the difference between an Indian swastikas and a Nazi one as the Indian one has dots in each corner.

[@karanshukla6889]

Swastika is still used in every hindu household and during every festival.

[@baileygowlland510]

I did not know that. Thank you for the information. Greatly appreciated

[@sundayghost1]

The symbol is also used in Chinese and Japanese writing and The earliest known swastika is from 10,000 BCE. Shame it only got a bad rep ofc when the Reich decided to adopt it and people always forget its been around for such a long time before the Nazi's.

[@SuLokify]

The swastika has been associated with Buddhism for far longer than it has been associated with Nazis.

[@SikanderAli007]

She's 40??? Wow. How... so wierd aging more or less then normal people lol

[@mamarijke]

Why is America so affraid of the word fucked. Really wanna know

[@cheesysnickers4414]

I can’t be the only one that saw the swastika in the picture of India

[@WorkingTitleCo]

It’s a peace symbol in some parts of the world. It’s a jade swastika

[@Zak-ob5ze]

It means peace

[@beomgguks970]

The Nazi swastika is actually a rip off from the Sanskrit symbol (meaning 'wellbeing'.) Hitler stole it and rotated it 45 degrees anticlockwise. Please understand that India is not into Neo-nazism by still recognising the ancient symbols which have been used by Jains, Hindus and Buddhists for centuries/millennia.

[@celicacelica1]

This ladies and gentlemen is how to be a simp

[@skeletor6287]

John Stratus and this ladies and gentlemen is a bad example of a comedian

[@gitcheegitcheegoo7969]

At what fucking point did he say something/act like a simp??? Please enlighten me.

[@fenecofeneco19]

And loser is for you

[@distantcoff7391]

Who was that completely naturally manicured, waxed and made-up looking every woman❓

[@morganmelisssa]

I Love Russell but everytime he goes on a talk show he just does bits from his own show. It’s so annoying to hear the same stuff all the time. Also no one actually notices you’re lazy eye stop mentioning it like it’s a good joke🙄

[@morganmelisssa]

Judith Hamilton link me to it then and I’m sure they have once or twice but not enough for him to bring it up almost every episode. That’s all

[@morganmelisssa]

Judith Hamilton r u kidding? I’ve seen plenty of his interviews and none of the interviewers ever bring it up unless he mentions it first. That’s what I was saying and it’s only a smart part of what I was annoyed with him about but whatever

[@morganmelisssa]

Judith Hamilton that’d totally would make sense if someone other him ever actually mentioned it

[@bill3097]

Russell u cry baby why walk off ur set wiv new material wen she was taking a photo of u