Episode 1
Episode 1
30m
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.
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Written by Russell Howard
TV series
Russell Howard's Good News
2009NR10 seasons7.0 / 10
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Episode 2
30m
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 credits
Written by Russell Howard
Episode 3
Episode 3
30m
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 credits
Written by Russell Howard
Episode 4
Episode 4
30m
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 credits
Written by Russell Howard
Episode 5
Episode 5
30m
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 credits
Written by Russell Howard
Episode 6
Episode 6
30m
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 credits
Written by Russell Howard
Episode 7
Episode 7
30m
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 credits
Written by Russell Howard
Episode 8
Series 5: Best Bits
30mfinale
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.
Episode credits
Written by Russell Howard
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Russell Howard's Good News
Cast
Russell HowardHimself - Presenter
Aisling BeaSelfCredits
- Written by
- Russell Howard
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Talk Show
- Episodes
- 95
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC ThreeUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Avalon TelevisionUnited Kingdom
Themes
news
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