Russell Howard is one of the UK's most famous comedians and a regular face on TV so it came as a shock when he confirmed this week he will only be doing stand-up and podcasts from now on

RUSSELL Howard has announced he’s quitting television after 19 years on air despite having hit shows. The comedian plans on sticking to his roots with live stand-up and turning his attention

Russell Howard has announced that he has quit TV after almost two decades on the small screen. The comedian, 44, first fronted his own BBC series, Good News, which ran from 2009 to 2015 for ten series. The Russell Howard Hour on Sky followed in 2017 over six series and inspired a spin-off filmed from Howard’s home during Covid.

But Russell has now made it clear he intends to focus on his two podcasts: Five Brilliant Things, and GoalLess, which is football themed. His final TV appearance was back in August when he was seen on Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz of Telly.

Comedian Russell Howard has announced he is quitting television after 19 years and will be focusing on his stand-up comedy and two podcasts, while he has no plans to return to the small screen.

Comedian Russell Howard leaves TV world behind to focus on stand-up - The comic hosted Russell Howard’s Good News on the BBC and The Russell Howard Hour on Sky for many years.

Comedian Russell Howard has announced that he has quit TV after almost two decades on our screens. The 44-year-old Brit is best known for presenting Russell Howard's Good News (2009-2015), The Russell Howard Hour (2017-2022), and for being a panellist on Mock the Week (2006-2010).

Taskmaster star Russell Howard has said it's unlikely you'll catch him on TV moving forward. The Russell Howard's Good News and Mock the Week star has opened up on preferring stand-up to appearing on telly during a chat on the Have A Word podcast.