“The Edinburgh Fringe is a tough beast and you do whatever you can to get through it. But it's really the worst place to see comedians; everyone is so tense and nervous because it feels like Ofsted inspectors are out there.”

English comedian, television presenter, radio presenter and actor

Russell Howard is an English comedian, television presenter, radio presenter, and actor. He has been active in British comedy and television, and is known for hosting Russell Howard's Good News and The Russell Howard Hour, as well as appearing on Mock the Week. He was nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award for his 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show and won Best Compère at the 2006 Chortle Awards. Howard has named Lee Evans, Richard Pryor, and Frank Skinner as influences on his comedy.