Russell Howard and Mum
2016–2019 · Comedy Central · 60 min · 4 seasons
S04E06 · Turning 60 in Japan
Thu, 14 Nov, 9:00 am
The duo head to Japan for Ninette's 60th birthday, with Russell asking to compile a bucket list of all the incredible things she would love to do.
About
Russell Howard takes his "twinkly eyed smasher of a mum" Ninette on an eye-opening trip around the USA, meeting an array of weird and wonderful characters and experiencing their unusual hobbies and obsessions. Spending hours on the road together in a minivan, Russell's funny, warm and engaging relationship with his mum is put under the microscope as they discover the eccentricities of the Land of the Free, as well as having to regularly correct the peculiar local assumptions that they are in fact a couple.
Episodes
- E01
The Road to Enlightenment in India (Pushkar)
Thu, 10 Oct· 60 minThe comedian and his mother embark on more road trips, starting in Kerala in India, where they embrace the southern state's traditions.
- E02
Conquering K-Pop in South Korea
Thu, 17 Oct· 60 minThe comedian and Ninette head to Seoul, where they transforming themselves into the first and possibly last mother and son K-pop duo.
- E03
Going Underground in Tokyo
Thu, 24 Oct· 60 minRussell and Ninette are in Tokyo but ignoring the usual tourist traps. They're meeting some magical maids, renting mates and Russell goes to work at an infamous Host Club.
- E04
Chinese New Year in Thailand
Thu, 31 Oct· 60 min - E05
Getting Cultural in Kerala
Thu, 7 Nov· 60 minThe comedian and Ninette head to Kerala in India, where they embrace the southern state's traditions.
- E06
Turning 60 in Japan
Thu, 14 Nov· 60 minThe duo head to Japan for Ninette's 60th birthday, with Russell asking to compile a bucket list of all the incredible things she would love to do.
Cast
Russell Howard
Russell Howard
Ninette Howard
Ninette Howard