Russell Howard’s Wonderbox

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What's Russell Howard’s Wonderbox about?

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’d keep in their Wonderbox, recounting the most memorable and funniest moments of their lives.

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Russell Howard’s Wonderbox episodes:

05.01.2024
31. Richard Herring
Podcasting royalty Richard Herring is here! Richard commits his dearest items to the Wonderbox; his stone cairn (with an incredible story about the fine line between art and insanity), his manky old ventriloquist’s doll and his purged bollock. You want a...
04.24.2024
30. Laura Smyth
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 shows and in all the theatres before you know it. Laura comes into the...
04.17.2024
29. Russell Kane
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 serious advice on making home curry taste like takeaway curry and just so many fascinating little...
04.10.2024
28. Fatiha El Ghorri
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. It’s a fascinating chat that covers Moroccan family life, and what it’s like being a...
04.03.2024
27. Seann Walsh
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 QPR while hungover. He explains why Blink 182 mean so much to him....
03.27.2024
26. Sean Keaveny
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 stories; about being backstage with Dave Grohl, about his own band ‘Mosque’, and Russell and...
03.20.2024
25. Paul Chowdhry
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 might represent items for the Wonderbox if you look at them carefully in the right light....
03.13.2024
24. Jon Richardson
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 and Russell disagree about the need to rehabilitate a happy old woman, Jon...
03.06.2024
23. The Buckleys
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 barbecues. Clair explains why five barbecues is too many for anyone. The highlight is...
02.28.2024
22. Iain Stirling
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 schedule to fill his Wonderbox. Iain lifts the lid on what it’s...
02.21.2024
21. John Kearns
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 YumYum, and has the Wonderbox not only filled, but being held by football commentator Jonathan...
02.14.2024
20. Jameela Jamil
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 tells some truly exceptional stories, the highlights being when she was caught eating all...
02.07.2024
19. Babatunde Aleshe
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 MC, how to catch a fainting believer in church and tells Russell who he's stayed in...
01.31.2024
18. Fin Taylor
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 Wonderbox. Fin goes on a voyage of self-discovery, uncovering some very traditional tastes (don't worry that's...
01.24.2024
17. Mark Normand
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, called the 'best young up-and-coming comic' by none other than Jerry Seinfeld. Mark opens...
01.17.2024
16. Roisin Conaty
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 an existential crisis inside an inflatable doughnut, how a curry opened her eyes, and why as...
01.10.2024
15. Greg Davies
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, it's an absolute cracker. You'll get tales about when Greg pretended to die, when a...
01.03.2024
14. Clint Coley
Recorded in sunny Los Angeles, Russell sits down with one of Philadelphia's hottest stand-ups, Clint Coley. Clint takes Russell through his extensive collection of rare music, Russell takes Clint on a tour of UK accents and they both get deep into...
12.27.2023
13. Maddie Wiener
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 then takes an unexpected but hugely entertaining turn when Maddie chooses to put Wilbur...
12.20.2023
12. Neal Brennan
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 human connection, ayahuasca and ice cream. It's a wild trip through consciousness expansion and which ice cream...
12.12.2023
11. Guz Khan
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 got everything from putting your noo-nah in a VHS player, childhood quirks like wrapping...
12.06.2023
10. Iliza Shlesinger
US comedy megastar Iliza Sheslinger is in the studio! Russell and Iliza talk about the what happens when an audience member drops their guts during a show, a single fingerless glove and the beautiful stench of a closed bar. Iliza is...
11.29.2023
9. Rachel Parris
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 the world is a better place because of tiny lederhosen, Tunnock's Teacakes and Rachel recalls...
11.22.2023
8. Jack Whitehall
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 story about Jamie Laing seeing his undercarriage, then explains what it's like to party with...
11.15.2023
7. John Oliver
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 Last Week Tonight as well as being a sensational stand-up comic in his own right. John reveals what...
11.08.2023
6. Ed Gamble
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 from one who foods as passionately as Ed). Come for the food, then stay for...
11.01.2023
5. Jordan Gray
Stand-up comedian and star of The Voice Jordan Gray joins Russell this week, selecting precious memories to put into the Wonderbox. Jordan explains why a marijuana seed has deep resonance, talks Russell through the agony of a kidney stone and Russell...
10.25.2023
4. Jen Brister
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 the best food to eat if you're planning an evening of sexual gymnastics. Jen is still...
10.18.2023
3. Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr joins Russell today to put his most treasured possessions into the Wonderbox. Jimmy explains the importance of a tennis scoreboard, why there’s nothing better than a perfectly made suit and Russell explores the idea of Jimmy having a...
10.11.2023
2. Sam Ryder
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 get a whole branch of Zizzis into the Wonderbox, and he explains why a sheriff’s badge brings...
10.11.2023
1. Munya Chawawa
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 and reveals his jaw-dropping hidden ability. Russell is currently on tour in the US and...
09.28.2023
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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’d keep in their Wonderbox, recounting the most memorable and funniest moments of...

What's Russell Howard’s Wonderbox about?

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Russell Howard’s Wonderbox episodes:

31. Richard Herring

30. Laura Smyth

29. Russell Kane

28. Fatiha El Ghorri

27. Seann Walsh

26. Sean Keaveny

25. Paul Chowdhry

24. Jon Richardson

23. The Buckleys

22. Iain Stirling

21. John Kearns

20. Jameela Jamil

19. Babatunde Aleshe

18. Fin Taylor

17. Mark Normand

16. Roisin Conaty

15. Greg Davies

14. Clint Coley

13. Maddie Wiener

12. Neal Brennan

11. Guz Khan

10. Iliza Shlesinger

9. Rachel Parris

8. Jack Whitehall

7. John Oliver

6. Ed Gamble

5. Jordan Gray

4. Jen Brister

3. Jimmy Carr

2. Sam Ryder

1. Munya Chawawa

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