Russell Howard's Good News

Russell Howard's Good News  - TV series (2009)

Original title

Russell Howard's Good News

Released

10/22/2009

Origin country

GB

Genre

Comedy, News

Production companies

Avalon Television

Status

Ended

Number of seasons

10

Number of episodes

95

Description

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.

Сезони

Specials

Specials

9 серій

01/01/1970

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A Typical Monday

1. A Typical Monday

01/01/1970

Answering Your Questions

01/01/1970

Burning Teddy

3. Burning Teddy

01/01/1970

Last Day in the Studio

01/01/1970

Russell In Hotpants

6. Russell In Hotpants

01/01/1970

The Best and The Worst

01/01/1970

TV vs Stand Up

8. TV vs Stand Up

01/01/1970

Xmas Special

9. Xmas Special

17/12/2009

Russell invites to hang up their Christmas stockings for a festive edition of Russell Howard's Good News. This seasonal special sees Russell taking on traditional yuletide topics and considering some of the more unusual aspects of the mince pie and sherry soaked merry-go-round we call Christmas.

Series 1

Series 1

8 серій

22/10/2009

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

22/10/2009

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

29/10/2009

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

05/11/2009

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

12/11/2009

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

19/11/2009

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!

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

26/11/2009

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

03/12/2009

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.

The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News

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

Series 2

Series 2

8 серій

25/03/2010

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

25/03/2010

Russell Howard returns for a second series of the topical news satire show. With guest stand-up Al Pitcher

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

01/04/2010

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

08/04/2010

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Lloyd Langford.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

15/04/2010

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

22/04/2010

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Arnab Chanda.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

29/04/2010

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Seann Walsh.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

06/05/2010

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.

Best of Series 2

8. Best of Series 2

13/05/2010

Series highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard.

Series 3

Series 3

9 серій

21/10/2010

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

21/10/2010

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

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

28/10/2010

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

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

04/11/2010

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

11/11/2010

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

18/11/2010

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

25/11/2010

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

02/12/2010

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

09/12/2010

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.

Best Bits

9. Best Bits

25/12/2010

Series 4

Series 4

8 серій

24/03/2011

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

24/03/2011

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

31/03/2011

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

07/04/2011

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

14/04/2011

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

21/04/2011

Russell giving his perspective on the week's news.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

28/04/2011

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

05/05/2011

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.

Best Bits

8. Best Bits

12/05/2011

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.

Series 5

Series 5

8 серій

27/10/2011

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

27/10/2011

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

03/11/2011

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

10/11/2011

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

17/11/2011

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

24/11/2011

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

01/12/2011

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

08/12/2011

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.

Series 5: Best Bits

8. Series 5: Best Bits

15/12/2011

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.

Series 6

Series 6

12 серій

12/04/2012

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

12/04/2012

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

19/04/2012

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

26/04/2012

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

03/05/2012

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

10/05/2012

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

17/05/2012

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

24/05/2012

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

31/05/2012

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.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

07/06/2012

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

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

14/06/2012

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.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

21/06/2012

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.

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

28/06/2012

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.

Series 7

Series 7

12 серій

27/09/2012

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

27/09/2012

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

04/10/2012

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

11/10/2012

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

18/10/2012

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

25/10/2012

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

01/11/2012

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

08/11/2012

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

15/11/2012

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.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

22/11/2012

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.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

29/11/2012

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.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

06/12/2012

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.

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

13/12/2012

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.

Series 8

Series 8

12 серій

25/04/2013

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

25/04/2013

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

02/05/2013

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

09/05/2013

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

16/05/2013

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

23/05/2013

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

30/05/2013

There are plenty of 'cheep' tricks as Russell visits an amazing budgie circus.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

06/06/2013

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

13/06/2013

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

20/06/2013

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

27/06/2013

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

04/07/2013

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

11/07/2013

Series 9

Series 9

9 серій

23/10/2014

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

23/10/2014

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

30/10/2014

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

06/11/2014

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

13/11/2014

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

20/11/2014

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

27/11/2014

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

04/12/2014

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

11/12/2014

Best Bits

9. Best Bits

08/01/2015

Comedian Russell Howard offers up the best bits from the series, with his unique and quirky take on global headlines.

Series 10

Series 10

9 серій

22/10/2015

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

22/10/2015

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

29/10/2015

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

05/11/2015

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

12/11/2015

News stories include online surveillance and the festive advert everyone's talking about.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

19/11/2015

Russell responds to the attacks in Paris and the week's other stories.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

26/11/2015

Russell looks at the ongoing responses to the Paris attacks, and alcoholic pensioners.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

03/12/2015

Russell Howard looks at the parliamentary vote on airstrikes in Syria.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

10/12/2015

Russell looks at the Oldham West by-election, Storm Desmond and mysterious apple thieves.

Best Bits

9. Best Bits

17/12/2015

Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News.

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