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Russell Howard's Good News(TV show/series, 2009-2015)

30min per episode | Genres: Comedy, News

Talk show in 10 seasons with 95 episodes

Russell Howard's Good NewsRating: 3.4/5 (with 15 votes)
Russell Howard's Good News was a British comedy and topical news television show which was broadcast on BBC Three between 2009 and 2014, and on BBC Two between 2014 and 2015. Hosted by comedian Russell Howard, it offered his commentary on the news of the week through mostly stand-up, along with sketches and humorous video clips, whilst also having guest appearances from people who have been featured in the media recently. It was made by independent production company Avalon Television and produced by Mark Iddon, Robyn O'Brien and David Howarth. Repeats of earlier episodes are also broadcast on Comedy Central, Dave and W. The show also made an appearance on Children in Need 2011 and Red Nose Day 2013, featuring a number of sketches from recent episodes, as well as a new segment of "It's Not All Doom and Gloom". In February 2013, users of Digital Spy voted Good News as the Best Show Ever on BBC Three in the run-up to the channel's tenth anniversary. On 9 June 2014, it was revealed that Good News would move from BBC Three to BBC Two following the broadcast of series 8. Series 9 was aired on BBC Two in late October of the same year, with the tenth and final series starting to air on 22 October 2015. On 29 November 2016, the BBC announced that they have no immediate plans for anoth... ()
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About 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.

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Russell Howard's Good News Seasons and Episodes

10/22/2015Series 10 - 9 episodes
#1 | 10/22/2015Episode 1
#2 | 10/29/2015Episode 2
#3 | 11/05/2015Episode 3
#4 | 11/12/2015Episode 4
News stories include online surveillance and the festive advert everyone's talking about.
#5 | 11/19/2015Episode 5
Russell responds to the attacks in Paris and the week's other stories.
#6 | 11/26/2015Episode 6
Russell looks at the ongoing responses to the Paris attacks, and alcoholic pensioners.
#7 | 12/03/2015Episode 7
Russell Howard looks at the parliamentary vote on airstrikes in Syria.
#8 | 12/10/2015Episode 8
Russell looks at the Oldham West by-election, Storm Desmond and mysterious apple thieves.
#9 | 12/17/2015Best Bits
Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News.
10/23/2014Series 9 - 9 episodes
04/25/2013Series 8 - 12 episodes
09/27/2012Series 7 - 12 episodes
04/12/2012Series 6 - 12 episodes
10/27/2011Series 5 - 8 episodes
03/24/2011Series 4 - 8 episodes
10/21/2010Series 3 - 9 episodes
03/25/2010Series 2 - 8 episodes
10/22/2009Series 1 - 8 episodes
?Specials - 9 episodes

Additional Information

Official websites:
Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/22/2009
Last episode released on: 12/17/2015
Presenter/Host: Russell Howard
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Russell Howard’s Good News"
Keywords: news

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:6723, Added: 05/12/2018, Last updated: 03/26/2024