Russell Howard's Good News

2009

Russell Howard's Good News

7.4 | NR | en | Comedy

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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Seasons & Episodes

EP9 Best Bits

Dec. 17,2015

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

EP8 Episode 8

Dec. 10,2015

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

EP7 Episode 7

Dec. 03,2015

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

EP6 Episode 6

Nov. 26,2015

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

EP5 Episode 5

Nov. 19,2015

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

EP4 Episode 4

Nov. 12,2015

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

EP3 Episode 3

Nov. 05,2015

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EP2 Episode 2

Oct. 29,2015

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EP1 Episode 1

Oct. 22,2015

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7.4 | NR | en | Comedy , News | More Info

Released: 2009-10-22 | Released Producted By: Avalon Television , Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00phwkz

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Reviews

Jackson Booth-Millard I had always seen bits and pieces of this show in the past, it had a similar vibe to the format of TV Burp (it's even made by the same studio), but focusing on recent events to make jokes of, it's thanks to Dave and recent series I was able to appreciate it. Russell Howard, best known as a former regular panelist on Mock the Week, presents this comedy clip show which focuses and makes great jokes (where possible) on current affairs and topical news from the UK and around the world. Topics covered in all or most episodes are Big News, Sports, Celebrity, Society, Crime and Punishment, Politics, Art and Culture, Animals, Religion, Kids, Health, I Did Not Know That, Technology, What Were They Thinking?, a Mystery or invited Guest and It's Not All Doom and Gloom (a positive or heartwarming news story). All these topics focused can be about either serious news or weird news, but whatever is talked about Howard has a terrific sense of humour and timing, there's always something I will laugh at and everyone can enjoy this show. Very good!

destinyawest Absolutely brilliant show. Russell Howard is my favourite comedian and I can always count on this show delivering the laughs week after week. With Russell's wit and fabulous sense of humour, he delivers insights into the world of pop culture, politics, media and any other topic that takes his fancy at the time. This is a laugh out loud show. Brilliant, with interesting special guests. If you love the English sense of humour, then this show is for you, and I'd definitely suggest on watching it right back from the very first episode.Fantastic comedy.

mrsamczynski Russell looks at stories in the news, with focus on the UK, Europe, and rest of the world. The comedy is 'spot-on' with well timed skits, jokes, and commentary. Jokes frequently go full-circle and you'll see them well placed multiple times throughout the show. For US fans this show is akin to The Daily Show or Colbert Report, just without a news desk; and at times is funnier, but the formula is similar: Current news, puns about it, skits, and finally a guest at the end. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Thank you Russell Howard.

buddleja Russell Howard is a new comedic face to me. His show is like a modern day version of the Clive James Show but with much less drollery and, possibly, not quite so interesting guests.I keep watching even though there's something not quite a hit about this show. Russell picks up well on contemporary culture but the frequent and blatant references to bodily parts and functions can tend to wear after a while.The humour is boyish-smutty which Russell carries off well given his looks. There is some wit in there but its generally overwhelmed.The final segment of the show is always a 'feel good' story from the press which, again, can be hit or miss. Given Russell's persona I'll never be sure whether the segment is there to help tone down the previous material. Worth giving a try if you don't recoil from brash, younger comedians.