Weirdest Moments in British Politics | The Russell Howard Hour

From Boris Johnson bringing his dad to a debate to Dominic Cummings chatting nonsense, we take a look at some of the weirdest moments in British politics.
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[@Trish620]

"The night time is the right time to fight crime."- PJ masks

[@stillincompetent347]

Oh my god he was straight up just quoting the fucking intro song what-

[@henockabi318]

No wonder why it rhyme in my head😂😂

[@kae-uz2cc]

then geko says i cant think of a ryme so he literlly quoted it

[@hassaan3584]

I think he was just getting rid of the media not sticking up for him

[@sarahscott1143]

Oh sh*t lol. You win Life.

[@emilymcgurkUK1997]

Can't be the only one who would pay to see Russell Howard take part in a debate in the house of commons 😂

[@haroldinho9930]

YES.

[@lol-fw5wp]

Why are tons of comments in here from women... All watchers must be female or something. No offense girls, but this guy is there to make politics fun all the while selling you on his wrong ideology. You should not be getting political advice from this man. Both for reasons of expertise, underhanded tactics, and bias.

[@haroldinho9930]

@@lol-fw5wp we’re here for jokes, not for politics.

[@lol-fw5wp]

@@haroldinho9930 It's a political show. Are you dumb. Do you really think all the writers of the show want to do is "tell jokes"? They want to deliver political news from their side of politics in a way which easy to consume for mainstream audiences. Let me tell you some jokes while covertly converting you to my cult.

[@DaekoTan]

@@lol-fw5wp Take off your tin foil hat.

[@apjtv2540]

There's something beautiful about Russel Howard reciting In the Night Garden.

[@ChristineAustralia74]

There's something beautiful about Russell Howard!❣️

[@pseudonayme7717]

I used to do a little rhyme which went "Sound as a pound that you found on the ground beside a clown with a frown and the clown had a frown because he'd lost a quid!" Russell was so close to almost the same rhyme😋

[@iim4xii129]

Nope

[@bradfothergill95]

You forgot perfectly reciting in the night garden

[@imajinallthepurple]

We had a comedian run for the danish parliament a few years back on a platform of: 1 - Nutella in army rations 2 - Constant tailwind in bike lanes 3 - No sex in the teacher's lounge 4 - Bigger christmas gifts for everybody 5 -... Well, you get it. 😂 There were about 100 points like that. His party was called The Deliberately Workshy (it was only him). AND WE VOTED HIM IN JUST TO PISS OFF THE REST OF THE STUFFY PARLIAMENT!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 (He actually got the Nutella 😜)

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Yo, getting the Nutella through is - in light of why and how he ran - actually a nice win! More integrity already than your average politician-politician…

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Was he a good politician?

[@AdiG1]

We have a party like that in England called the Looney Party. There's a rule in our politics that's specifically for them. In the event the LP won, we are to have another vote for a serious party

[@imajinallthepurple]

@@ezelfrancisco1349 To be honest he never expected to get in and was a little bewildered. 😂 But he actually took it seriously and turned out to be a pretty good politician. For his noob speach (a tradition) he pointed out that he didn't know anything about advanced economic models but if they wanted to know more about the common man's struggles of daily life, substance abuse (he was a recovered alcoholic) etc. he'd be happy to teach them. That's the mindset he used for his decisions and tbh I would've voted for him again if he had decided to run a second time.

[@alalalala57]

@@AdiG1 So a sham democracy then.

[@michaelprozonic]

don’t elect the cat. he is orange. In the US we know how bad orange politicians can be

[@dinas2369]

The bad one was a human, you can trust cat will much more intelligent and capable

[@anonomous8719]

Orange Lives Matter

[@theenigma2861]

Mondays are now banned

[@theenigma2861]

Don't worry they know, the UK has access to Love Island

[@em0_tion]

I'll choose cats over politicians every single time. 😂

[@therealmothman9386]

Boris Johnson is Macca Pacca and nobody can convince me otherwise

[@dannyeleternity7390]

matt hancock is iggle piggle. i mean, romesh ranganathan made the comparison on one of his shows

[@elcrowther1078]

don’t insult Macca Pacca like that :( lmao

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

Makka Pakka looks fun! Not sure of Boris...

[@therealmothman9386]

@@elcrowther1078 you're right, i'm aorry

[@anonomous8719]

1:14 Russell Howard is racist.

[@jaybanks6815]

The House of Commons could easily be mistaken for a comedy show

[@simpilotadamt1012]

Wait what it's not a comedy show?

[@adzkebabz7278]

@@simpilotadamt1012 Could've fooled me?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😅

[@necroticdemonart]

I would love to see a parody of it,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pebachooplayz476]

@@necroticdemonart it is

[@decodolly1535]

Don't be silly, comedy shows are funny.

[@LupaDomina]

Advice from CBeebies would make more sense than most of the shite that comes out of official advisors imho.

[@bagelcrisp]

Disney Junior* (hate to be that person lol)

[@emilymay6369]

@@bagelcrisp are you American or just really young

[@bagelcrisp]

@@emilymay6369 no I just know the channel

[@TheBlaziking257]

@@bagelcrisp I also hate to be that person but PJ masks is put on a British Toddlers version of BBC called CBeebies.

[@bagelcrisp]

@@TheBlaziking257 no it's on the channel nick Jr

[@danbrown9502]

There's a difference between giving homeless people opportunities for additional income and giving them obligations to work. I'm all for allowing them to be able to pick potatoes for extra income but given the common mental and physical health challenges of the homeless, just telling them to work 12 hour shifts is completely stupid

[@zarakikon6352]

They're just throwing out random ideas to gain popularity.

[@masonlewis174]

Bloody hell chill out no one asked for an interview

[@bigdl8805]

@Nic Berni nope he did just shows how poor labour are lol

[@skylarjohnson7779]

I don't think 12 hour shifts of physical labor is very doable for healthy able bodied people either.

[@haroldinho9930]

@@skylarjohnson7779 yeah, deadly for some.

[@kingfisherenthusiast]

Russel Howard is easily one of the best comedians

[@fraserpaul6583]

Jesus you have a low bar

[@literallyjustametalhead4747]

@@fraserpaul6583 how?

[@fraserpaul6583]

literally just a metalhead he’s just terrible. He used to be great but then he went on and on about his politics just to prop up the liberal left wing establishment.

[@literallyjustametalhead4747]

@@fraserpaul6583 then stop watching his videos lol, i find him funny

[@chimpanzeethat8738]

You have a low standard of “best”

[@xtheamazingax]

As great as these compilations are... and I absolutely love them, don't get me wrong... but... we really need Russell's finest lines on the current situations.

[@mmgmagic]

I wonder what Russell's reaction was to Matt Hancock getting a Matt han-snog with someone in public despite Covid regulations.

[@LordPegasusBudda]

cats are incredibly loyal but you have to earn it

[@xtheamazingax]

I can confirm this is true. So worth it though. I loved our cat when he was alive...

[@Tybalt-si9wf]

That says a lot about Russel, doesn't it?

[@ceroman_]

Watching British politics is both the most stressful but the most entertaining thing at the same time

[@tobiasrorvallrodrigues5770]

There is a huge different between cats and politicians. People like cats.

[@TheTheotherfoot]

Cats have a high IQ than the average MP

[@standZ4]

Higher IQ than the majority of the British public who continue to vote conservative or labour.

[@adamarycurtis7016]

Actually poverty and pets have a strong correlation. Poor people are often criticised for having pets, renters are denied the option to keep pets and yes if a pet is ill it is often put down as poor people can not afford the pet bills. Actually makes sense to highlight it if she grew up poor as it would resonate with the poorer elements of the electorate.

[@peacefulleopard8016]

I still think that euthanasia should be a last resort. Have you tried to rehome the cat? Have you tried to give them up to an animal charity? Could the cat have lived ANY OTHER WAY?!

[@xoxo3836]

@@peacefulleopard8016 Before the Internet, there were really very few options. I have worked with poor constituents before, whose pets fell very very ill and treatment cost tens / hundreds of thousands of pounds (remember, animals don't get treatment on the NHS). Charities (especially in the Tories' age of austerity) have very limited capacities for pets with long-term illness. Neighbours (just as poor as you) can't afford to take on your cat, and rich people don't want a mangy old pet. Of course things are better now with the Internet.

[@matthewparker9276]

@@peacefulleopard8016 rehoming is usually an option considered by those who can't afford to feed their pet, have to move somewhere they can't take their pet, or are rendered incapable of looking after their pet (I.e. injury or illness) rather than if the pet requires medical treatment.

[@matthewparker9276]

But there still needs to be a suitable place to rehome them to.

[@CS-cy9hp]

@@matthewparker9276 lol bro let the cat out the house wth? He literally explained it clearly in the vid yet u miss the point

[@autumbreeze1129]

The fact her name is Emily THORNBERRY and she was introduced regarding animals grabbed my mind immediately

[@marywood8794]

OMG! THE WILD THORNBERRYS! My kids used to watch that! I was too distracted by the Brits doing what we always do in America...give female politicians a hard time. Everyone is so worried about their hair and clothes, but if you're a guy, nobody cares! I mean look at Trump and Biden. It doesn't matter what side you're on...both have hair issues and are closer to 100 than they'd like to admit...but it's all fine...nothing to see here! Lol The depressing animal story was a nice change from what they do here to women candidates!

[@retrogamer33]

That cat would be a better prime minister than Boris Covid Johnson

[@jameshammond1133]

A wet paper towel would be a better prime minister than the pig in a wig we call boris

[@mattc3239]

Russel: “her Mum had to throw her kitty in the wood chipper” Me: Finally understands why my sawdust was red

[@desmondgreen2986]

Hi Russell, I hope you have inherited the immortal gene.

[@angusevans6180]

his queen impression is so flawless that he could replace her if she dies and nobody would notice

[@literallyjustametalhead4747]

@@angusevans6180 that's true

[@anonomous8719]

1:14 racist gene more like.

[@ButterNutSqwoosh]

Russel, the way you *really* get into the animal murder or abuse bits of your routines is both concerning and hilarious 😂

[@janekay4147]

A little bit of Russell at 3.57am.. absolutely!

[@anonomous8719]

1:14 early morning racism you!

[@janekay4147]

@@anonomous8719 what's racism got to do with watching a comedy video?

[@andycontento3563]

Brilliant!!! And having watched videos of Russ's adventures with his mum, I can very well imagine her doing just that. 👍👍👌👌🤣🤣👏👏

[@TigerLily12345]

I love how excited the crowd got when Russell’s dad came on stage 😂

[@ghostix.]

An audience will forever get excited when a comedian gets one of their family members on the show, it's just tradition

[@davplaysmusic]

Russell: last thing Boris needs is advice from CBeebies Boris just months later: Peppa Pig World happens

[@Myzelfa]

Based on the length, I suppose this is only the weirdest moments from within a limited window of time.

[@chestnutbloke305]

There's a really funny story from Good News series 7 about a cat being elected as mayor of a town in Alaska.

[@Boo-YouDoYou]

PLEASE do something up to date on matt hancock XD

[@mohammedpanju2236]

Russell Howard - WHAT AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS !!! Laughter 🤣 Guaranteed, whenever we watch him perform. Thank You, Russell, for warming our hearts in these difficult times.

[@chloemcalister6332]

Tbh the cat could probably get more done than half the mps anyway 🤣

[@harrypadam6631]

Thank God for Russell Howard! This man is literally the defender of common sense! We need more people like him! Imagine he was responsible for delivering the bbc news! The world would be a much much better place!

[@Jedi_Spartan_38]

I'm surprised that there wasn't the clip from Good News from Boris playing Rugby. Russell even said "imagine if he becomes Prime Minister".

[@shavindumahndrarajah5328]

Every time I see a Borris Johnson related skit, I look back on the fact that Boris and my English Literature teacher went to the same university...

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

Kier Starmer's dad was a toolmaker? Sounds about right.

[@pepsimann2038]

underrated 💀

[@nicolethorson8186]

The cat thing had me laughing so hard my husband thought I was having an asthma attack

[@Upfrontargue]

As someone who lives in Gillingham and Rainham, the cat would be better than what we've got

[@flashcracker1]

He is very funny doing standup. The irony is that he makes me laugh and no longer has a TV show and others have a TV show and are unable to make me even chuckle once.

[@JessMurgatroyd]

I was crying. Ended up here. Thank you russel howard.

[@f3python285]

i love this man he is hilarious

[@f3python285]

@@daveyb6129 nah mate id rather russell

[@plutoxb1j17]

Fair Play to the cat! Fighting stereotypes and fighting for what's right!

[@B_Ella1269]

Hi-larious!!! Also, his mom ain't wrong about Idris.

[@1988bis]

Sometimes I think comedians would be better politicians than any other person that already has that job.

[@tectamk.thorne7837]

Zelennsky is the evidence this is true

[@IamRobotMonkey]

I think we're now at the point where children's tv characters would do a better job running the planet.

[@Aaa-vp6ug]

Imagine Super Friends Aquaman running for PM…

[@ghostix.]

@@Aaa-vp6ug Or Bubble Guppies, that'd be interesting

[@ImperialMindMusic]

That Gove Tweet is brilliant

[@_____alyptic]

"The last thing Boris needs is advice from Ceebebies" - Now that you mention it... 🤔

[@markallen324]

That last guy Michael (didn't get the last name ) reminded me of our Lindsey graham. Glad were not the only ones.

[@Ayosheicity]

Because of their use of marital aides? Or?

[@Delinae]

He looks more like Mitch McConnell though lol

[@kville5796]

Love it! Absolutely brilliant

[@catshez]

"Alright mi duck, see you in a minute " 😳 😆

[@user-qn4tq2qt5m]

I love Russell's humor so much 5:45

[@lordbaemon1467]

Missed opportunity to say Candicat

[@mochikookie7584]

Oh ffs imagine having Lee Anderson as your local mp 😂

[@ClaudiaGG]

never fail to make me laugh, definitely my favourite comedian

[@wj5346]

I do love you Russell, always make me chuckle 😂🤙🏼

[@crypticTV]

3:18 cat minister 5:02 dead cat 7:13 Boris dad debate

[@azrielackerman4659]

Russell's dead cat routine was fucking genius, one of the best jokes I've heard him tell in a while

[@nobo764]

you need to do more on youtube. binged watched all your stuff and i need MORE. you have me howling. and i REALLY need to laugh. thank you. just upload vids of you talking . please we all need more.

[@NewMessage]

Anyone remember the Adam Sandler album with "The night time is the right time"?

[@henriettaraphael4368]

Ah! Look at you here. Nice

[@rocklobstah1876]

Sorry I can't come see you in Oxford this weekend as I have to self isolate 😭

[@glorifiedprimate9399]

I'm gonna start clapping like that.

[@k4l715]

Russel Howard should be the new voice actor for Maka Paka

[@CollinMcLean]

No loyalty? That's not true... both of my cats are extremely loyal to me. Modi even holds onto my shoulder when he's cuddling up against me

[@Mubashir_AK]

People give cats bad reputations all the time. It's infuriating. I've owned cats for the last 15 or so years, and they're awesome.

[@HotSkorpion]

If you truly believe that, stop feeding them for a couple days, and leave the door open. See what happens...

[@Kat-mu8wq]

So are mine. They both follow me everywhere around the farm.

[@Kat-mu8wq]

@@HotSkorpion Mines have stayed outside an entire winter on the farm while our farmhouse was being rebuilt, we were in town. I only could come up once a day to check on them (until I got sick.. Town air is dirty) anyway.. My cats remained on the farm and were perfectly fine. Cats are natural born hunters, if played with correctly as a kitten they have the skills needed to catch things. One of my cats regularly catches wild rabbits which are much faster than domestic ones.

[@HotSkorpion]

@@Kat-mu8wq now that I can respect! I was aiming more at the people that keep animals in an apartment, are always paranoid they will escape, and then dare claim the pets are loyal...

[@ashleychannell9269]

I was so looking foward to seeing u this weekend with my fiancee for our honeymoon treat but sorry to hear you can't perform at Peterborough now im devastated

[@Fried_Sauerkraut]

He should lead our country that would be great

[@magdaghirma]

Ours too.

[@tornadotaylor8956]

Boris Johnson already does

[@balthiersgirl2658]

@@tornadotaylor8956 yes right down a hell hole

[@anonomous8719]

1:14 you want a racist leading the country?

[@standZ4]

Funny, but voting for a comedian is what got Boris in power, now look what we are. The British people need to take politics seriously and egg politicians on the world stage.

[@aliwright1016]

Still love this!

[@davidjones6470]

Guys a comedy genius!!!!👌

[@ShaunStephens777]

When is Russell Howard hour, back on sky?

[@anonomous8719]

1:14 hopefully never as he is racist.

[@gloomiy]

@@anonomous8719 someone can't take a joke

[@electrostarjudge]

@@anonomous8719 He said Digger to me, which would fit in with what he is saying as well

[@nelzmcmillan9237]

Oh I don't know kids programmes might make more sense the numpty Boris 😂😂😂

[@ape2994]

Perfect impersonation of Boris 🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣

[@noviceprice2731]

Russell could chain me up.

[@Brucie7702]

Surely they shouldve gone with this *inserts picture of ice pube*

[@babatunde8903]

Russel nearly got cancelled with that macca packa impression

[@raged7518]

@@daveyb6129 stop hating for once ffs

[@scoringjoker1984]

@@raged7518 hes allowed his opinion. Your lefty lot havent taken that right away just yet

[@nemo9540]

Still when you think about it a cat would be a massive improvement to Boris Nobson.

[@thenovicewildcamper9192]

Holy fk in the night garden reference absolutely murdered me

[@noviceprice2731]

I would vote for the cat too

[@lyndah5374]

It turns out Cbbeebies is actually Boris best source of information, in particular Peppa Pig...

[@liams1991]

As much as I hate Cummings, I get the feeling he was adopting the Kimi Raikkonen approach to interviews

[@janimizer1725]

bwoah

[@danielghazal4923]

finally a formula one fan!!!!!

[@Lasciatemi_Guidare]

Tell us you’re a F1 fan without telling us you’re a F1 fan… :) PS Kimi is a legend and I miss him this season.

[@jmwilliams734]

Makes me wish I knew more about British politics AND British cartoon superheroes

[@DrWatson4]

I’m just waiting for the Matt Hancock clips

[@sippingintodarkness]

Same! 😊

[@aaronallwood3562]

1:54 - 1:57 Perfect Russell Howard Comdey!!!!!

[@ottcrase8553]

Tell Russell that's the opening to a kids cartoon that night-time is the right time

[@HardyBunster]

Dominic Cummings was taking the piss out of Boris......lol 😂😂😂

[@Rugelacharugula]

Dude is the reason I made it thru a quarantine

[@LilySteph1949]

Russell you are hilarious

[@ghostlynirvana]

Beautiful 😂

[@jameslewisgd]

Cut to Boris Johnson telling the CBI all about Peppa Pig

[@iphone-repair-fuengirola]

That just sounded like Boris lol

[@Kelliie93]

At least the cat tries to hide his shit. Most MPs just let it spew out of their mouths.

[@roxyedits1476]

5:10 omg dying of laughter lol

[@cathmaj8615]

Your so funny Russel 😂😂😂😂😘

[@jaylondon2177]

Gove did kinda set the clapping trend Russell because you done it live 😘🤣🤣🤣

[@stephencampbell1100]

The Macca Pacca was amazing.

[@bigfriendlygamer7219]

1:14 - Close 1 Russ

[@jordangann7438]

Cute cat would probably still be a better prime minister than Boris lol 😂

[@Nose02]

“The night time is the right time to fight crime” Calm it Batman we only asked you about trains.

[@shivagore9313]

This is the best political comedy show in the 🌎

[@dinas2369]

At least the cat is licking his own arse, not someone else's

[@ukrider4288]

The cat would do a far better job than bojo

[@johnmichaelireland]

russell deadly. so funny. Where does he get his t-shirts?? i want to get some!!

[@juris9546]

1:13 sorry what did he say? My hearing isnt great 🤣

[@dh00gh36]

The N word

[@DemiWelsh]

No, Emily's cat escaped 3:31 for proof