William Howard Russell 1850. Initially sent by editor John Delane to Malta to cover British support for the Ottoman Empire against Russia in 1854, Russell despised the term "war correspondent" but his coverage of the conflict brought him international renown, and Florence Nightingale later credited her entry into wartime nursing to his reports. The Crimean medical care, shelter and protection of all ranks by Mary Seacole was also publicised by Russell and by other contemporary journalists, rescuing her from bankruptcy. Russell was described by one of the soldiers on the frontlines thus: "a vulgar low Irishman, [who] sings a good song, drinks anyone's
Russell Howard an atheist. On 1 March 2015, Howard took part in The Bath Half Marathon and completed it in 1 hour and 44 minutes in aid of Time Is Precious. Howard has previously stated that he was born with or developed many minor health problems including asthma, hay fever and a lazy eye. Russell Howard Russell Joseph Howard (born 24 March 1980) is an English comedian, television presenter, radio presenter and actor, best known for his TV shows "Russell Howard's Good News" and "The Russell Howard Hour" and his appearances on the topical panel TV show "Mock the Week". He won