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Russell Howard: Recalibrate

Russell Howard: Recalibrate

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Russell Howard: Recalibrate

2017

1h 9m

7.5(54 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Self-deprecating comic Russell Howard plows ahead through politics, porn, social media and his own shortcomings. Yet he somehow keeps it positive.

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Netflix

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Production Companies

Avalon Television

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Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

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Russell Howard

Russell Howard

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Creative team

Directed by: Peter Orton
Written by: Russell Howard

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