About this episode
Comedian Josh Pugh shares his favorite quintessentially British things in a humorous conversation with Russell Howard.
The brilliant comedian Josh Pugh lays out his favourite things and they are quintesentially British: Greggs! Garden Centres! The…Italian…National…Anthem? Josh brings his trademark authenticity and easy charm to this fabulous hour of chat that celebrates some of the simplest pleasures in life (and the rousing pomp of a certain nation’s patriotic ditty). Josh is a fantastic live comedian with some of the best jokes and ideas out there - and his latest tour ‘Ha Ha Yeah Sound’ is hitting the theatres of the UK from September 2026. You can find out the exact dates and buy tickets by going to Josh’s website: https://joshpughcomic.com 🎟️ And please do go to see Russell while he’s on tour with his latest show that’s busting out some rave reviews: Don’t miss this fantastic show of all brand-new material. Find out more at https://www.russell-howard.co.uk 🎟️ Thanks for stopping by again, your custom at the bottom of the blurb is very much appreciated. May we spend many long hours in future down here in the bowels of the blurb just quietly enjoying the mossy silence. They don’t know what they are missing. Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor…
People in this episode
Host: Russell Howard
Guest: Josh Pugh
Topics covered
- comedy
- British culture
- live performance
- interview
- simple pleasures
Keywords
- Josh Pugh
- Russell Howard
- comedy
- Greggs
- Garden Centres
- Italian National Anthem
- live tour
- Ha Ha Yeah Sound
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Avalon Television, Greggs, Fat Lady Music
Books & works: Ha Ha Yeah Sound, Don’t miss this fantastic show
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