Russell Howard is to film a live special for Netflix. The news arrives as Howard's biggest global tour to date, Round the World, draws to a close. To date he has performed this show 85 times with runs in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, China, New Zealand and Australia.  The special will be recorded over two nights at the Brighton Dome on the 5th and 6th August.

Howard said: “I’m really looking forward to making a special for Netflix, I’ve enjoyed watching so many of their stand-up specials and to record my own for them is great.”