Russell Howard's Good News
NR2009•30m•7.0/10
ComedyNews
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.0/10(35)
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.
Production
Avalon Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 22, 2009
Last Aired
December 17, 2015
Networks
BBC Three, BBC Two
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 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.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 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.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 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.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 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.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 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!
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 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.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 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.
E8
The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News
Air date: 2009-12-10
A chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.
Cast
Russell Howard
Himself - Presenter
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