Russell Howard's Good News
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.
Cast
Russell Howard
Himself - Presenter
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Oct 22, 2009
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.
E2Episode 2
Oct 29, 2009
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.
E3Episode 3
Nov 5, 2009
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.
E4Episode 4
Nov 12, 2009
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.
E5Episode 5
Nov 19, 2009
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!
E6Episode 6
Nov 26, 2009
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.
E7Episode 7
Dec 3, 2009
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.
E8The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News
Dec 10, 2009
A chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.
E1Episode 1
Mar 25, 2010
Russell Howard returns for a second series of the topical news satire show. With guest stand-up Al Pitcher
E2Episode 2
Apr 1, 2010
Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories. With guest stand-up Ray Peacock.
E3Episode 3
Apr 8, 2010
Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Lloyd Langford.
E4Episode 4
Apr 15, 2010
Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.
E5Episode 5
Apr 22, 2010
Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Arnab Chanda.
E6Episode 6
Apr 29, 2010
Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Seann Walsh.
E7Episode 7
May 6, 2010
Russell turn news junkie once again 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.
E8Best of Series 2
May 13, 2010
Series highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard.
E1Episode 1
Oct 21, 2010
Topical comedy show returns with Russell Howard, who offers his perspective on the latest news.
E2Episode 2
Oct 28, 2010
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
E3Episode 3
Nov 4, 2010
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.
E4Episode 4
Nov 11, 2010
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.
E5Episode 5
Nov 18, 2010
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.
E6Episode 6
Nov 25, 2010
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.
E7Episode 7
Dec 2, 2010
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.
E8Episode 8
Dec 9, 2010
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.
E9Best Bits
Dec 25, 2010
E1Episode 1
Mar 24, 2011
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.
E2Episode 2
Mar 31, 2011
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.
E3Episode 3
Apr 7, 2011
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.
E4Episode 4
Apr 14, 2011
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.
E5Episode 5
Apr 21, 2011
Russell giving his perspective on the week's news.
E6Episode 6
Apr 28, 2011
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.
E7Episode 7
May 5, 2011
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.
E8Best Bits
May 12, 2011
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.
E1Episode 1
Oct 27, 2011
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.
E2Episode 2
Nov 3, 2011
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.
E3Episode 3
Nov 10, 2011
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.
E4Episode 4
Nov 17, 2011
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.
E5Episode 5
Nov 24, 2011
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.
E6Episode 6
Dec 1, 2011
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.
E7Episode 7
Dec 8, 2011
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.
E8Series 5: Best Bits
Dec 15, 2011
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.
E1Episode 1
Apr 12, 2012
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.
E2Episode 2
Apr 19, 2012
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.
E3Episode 3
Apr 26, 2012
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.
E4Episode 4
May 3, 2012
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.
E5Episode 5
May 10, 2012
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.
E6Episode 6
May 17, 2012
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.
E7Episode 7
May 24, 2012
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.
E8Episode 8
May 31, 2012
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.
E9Episode 9
Jun 7, 2012
Special edition, as Russell picks his favourite sporting news stories from all six series.
E10Episode 10
Jun 14, 2012
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.
E11Episode 11
Jun 21, 2012
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.
E12Episode 12
Jun 28, 2012
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.
E1Episode 1
Sep 27, 2012
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.
E2Episode 2
Oct 4, 2012
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.
E3Episode 3
Oct 11, 2012
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.
E4Episode 4
Oct 18, 2012
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.
E5Episode 5
Oct 25, 2012
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.
E6Episode 6
Nov 1, 2012
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.
E7Episode 7
Nov 8, 2012
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.
E8Episode 8
Nov 15, 2012
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.
E9Episode 9
Nov 22, 2012
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.
E10Episode 10
Nov 29, 2012
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.
E11Episode 11
Dec 6, 2012
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.
E12Episode 12
Dec 13, 2012
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.
E1Episode 1
Apr 25, 2013
E2Episode 2
May 2, 2013
E3Episode 3
May 9, 2013
E4Episode 4
May 16, 2013
E5Episode 5
May 23, 2013
E6Episode 6
May 30, 2013
There are plenty of 'cheep' tricks as Russell visits an amazing budgie circus.
E7Episode 7
Jun 6, 2013
E8Episode 8
Jun 13, 2013
E9Episode 9
Jun 20, 2013
E10Episode 10
Jun 27, 2013
E11Episode 11
Jul 4, 2013
E12Episode 12
Jul 11, 2013
E1Episode 1
Oct 23, 2014
E2Episode 2
Oct 30, 2014
E3Episode 3
Nov 6, 2014
E4Episode 4
Nov 13, 2014
E5Episode 5
Nov 20, 2014
E6Episode 6
Nov 27, 2014
E7Episode 7
Dec 4, 2014
E8Episode 8
Dec 11, 2014
E9Best Bits
Jan 8, 2015
Comedian Russell Howard offers up the best bits from the series, with his unique and quirky take on global headlines.
E1Episode 1
Oct 22, 2015
E2Episode 2
Oct 29, 2015
E3Episode 3
Nov 5, 2015
E4Episode 4
Nov 12, 2015
News stories include online surveillance and the festive advert everyone's talking about.
E5Episode 5
Nov 19, 2015
Russell responds to the attacks in Paris and the week's other stories.
E6Episode 6
Nov 26, 2015
Russell looks at the ongoing responses to the Paris attacks, and alcoholic pensioners.
E7Episode 7
Dec 3, 2015
Russell Howard looks at the parliamentary vote on airstrikes in Syria.
E8Episode 8
Dec 10, 2015
Russell looks at the Oldham West by-election, Storm Desmond and mysterious apple thieves.
E9Best Bits
Dec 17, 2015
Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News.
Storyline
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.
