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Russell Howard's Good News
2009 - 2015 7.0 (34 votes) 10 Seasons
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Russell Howard's Good News

Overview

Russell Howard offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating all of our news outlets, from online and print to broadcast, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things. He uses clips, sketches and studio guests to look at things that have made him smile during the week.

Top Cast

Russell Howard
Russell Howard

Himself - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2009)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2009-10-22

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2009-10-29

Russell tells us what is bugging him this week - for example, why do we hunt foxes who just want a bit of chicken, but feed bread to ducks who use gang rape to procreate. Russell also meets the Witch-Finder General from the London Dungeon in the mystery guest segment.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2009-11-05

More top internet clips and funniness from Russell Howard, including some Bonfire Night themed viral videos. In the extended-length repeat, Canadian comic Craig Campbell tells us what he likes about Britain.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2009-11-12

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2009-11-19

Tonight on the show, Russell tries children's TV presenting, celebrates the Ashes return to TV and stands up for the rights of hungry ducks!

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2009-11-26

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2009-12-03

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News
2009-12-10

A chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2010)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2010)

No overview available.

9 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2010-10-21

Topical comedy show returns with Russell Howard, who offers his perspective on the latest news.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2010-10-28

Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2010-11-04

Comedy in which the Mock the Week star offers his perspective on stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on overlooked items that raise a smile.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2010-11-11

Russell provides his own unique take on the big stories getting our news media in a flap as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through the newspapers, websites and TV stations.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2010-11-18

Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2010-11-25

Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2010-12-02

The series sees Russell turn news-junkie as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2010-12-09

The show is completely topical and totally up-to-date - with each episode put together just 48 hours before transmission - so there is no way of predicting what will feature in the each episode, but expect Russell to provide his own unique take on the big stories getting our news media in a flap as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through the newspapers, websites and TV stations.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Best Bits
2010-12-25

Runtime: 30 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2011)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2011-03-24

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2011-03-31

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2011-04-07

The series sees Russell turn news-junkie as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2011-04-14

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2011-04-21

Russell giving his perspective on the week's news.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2011-04-28

While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight. All this will sit alongside some the best things Russell and his team have unearthed online, while, as always, each show is signed off on a high with an often under-reported feelgood tale of triumph, courage or kindness.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2011-05-05

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Best Bits
2011-05-12

Highlights from the past seven shows, in which the Mock the Week star offered his perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on overlooked items. Last in the series.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 5 poster
Season 5 (2011)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2011-10-27

The comedian offers his perspective on stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on overlooked items that raise a smile.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2011-11-03

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2011-11-10

In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. While there's no way of knowing what tangent the world of news will take, Russell will, as always, be joined by special mystery guests and sign off the show with an often under-reported feelgood tale of triumph, courage or kindness.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2011-11-17

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2011-11-24

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2011-12-01

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2011-12-08

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Series 5: Best Bits
2011-12-15

The best bits from series 5 of the topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 6 poster
Season 6 (2012)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2012-04-12

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2012-04-19

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2012-04-26

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2012-05-03

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2012-05-10

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2012-05-17

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2012-05-24

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2012-05-31

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Episode 9
2012-06-07

Special edition, as Russell picks his favourite sporting news stories from all six series.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Episode 10
2012-06-14

Russell picks his favourite 'big news' stories from all six series as well as some never seen before clips. In addition, he is joined by a mystery guest who has featured in the news, members of the audience are invited onto the 'People's Podium' and a special heart warming tale sees the show out.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Episode 11
2012-06-21

Russell Howard picks his best bits from this series of the topical comedy news show, plus some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by a mystery guest and members of the public.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Episode 12
2012-06-28

Russell Howard hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 7 poster
Season 7 (2012)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2012-09-27

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2012-10-04

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2012-10-11

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2012-10-18

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2012-10-25

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2012-11-01

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2012-11-08

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2012-11-15

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Episode 9
2012-11-22

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Episode 10
2012-11-29

Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Episode 11
2012-12-06

Russell Howard offers up a special episode of stand-up from all the rising stars of comedy who featured in the current series, with performances from Daniel Sloss, Mae Martin, Nathan Caton, Reggie Watts, Andrew Ryan, Glenn Wool and Marcel Lucont.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Episode 12
2012-12-13

In a Christmas episode, Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series, alongside previously unseen material, in pursuit of the stories that have dominated the media.

Runtime: 30 min

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