• Air date: 22 Oct '09 9 episodes
      British comedian Russell Howard shares his views on the topical news of the previous week.
  • List of Episodes (9)
    • 1. Episode 1

      22 Oct '09
      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.
    • 2. Episode 2

      29 Oct '09
      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.
    • 3. Episode 3

      05 Nov '09
      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.
    • 4. Episode 4

      12 Nov '09
      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.
    • 5. Episode 5

      19 Nov '09
      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!
    • 6. Episode 6

      26 Nov '09
      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.
    • 7. Episode 7

      03 Dec '09
      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.
    • 8. The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News

      10 Dec '09
      A chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.
    • 9. Christmas Special

      17 Dec '09
      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.