All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • October 22, 2009
    • BBC Two
  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • October 29, 2009
    • BBC Two

    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.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • November 5, 2009
    • BBC Two

    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.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • November 12, 2009
    • BBC Two
  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • November 19, 2009
    • BBC Two

    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!

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • November 26, 2009
    • BBC Two
  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • December 3, 2009
    • BBC Two
  • S01E08 The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News

    • December 10, 2009
    • BBC Two

    A chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.

  • S01E09 Christmas Special

    • December 17, 2009
    • BBC Two

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • March 25, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell Howard returns for a second series of the topical news satire show. With guest stand-up Al Pitcher

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • April 1, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories. With guest stand-up Ray Peacock.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • April 8, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Lloyd Langford.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • April 15, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • April 22, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Arnab Chanda.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • April 29, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Seann Walsh.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • May 6, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

  • S02E08 Best of Series 2

    • May 13, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Series highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • October 21, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Topical comedy show returns with Russell Howard, who offers his perspective on the latest news.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • October 28, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • November 4, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Comedy in which the Mock the Week star 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.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • November 11, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Russell provides his own unique take on the big stories getting our news media in a flap as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through the newspapers, websites and TV stations.

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • November 18, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast.

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • November 25, 2010
    • BBC Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast.

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • December 2, 2010
    • BBC Two

    The series sees Russell turn news-junkie as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

  • S03E08 Episode 8

    • December 9, 2010
    • BBC Two

    The show is completely topical and totally up-to-date - with each episode put together just 48 hours before transmission - so there is no way of predicting what will feature in the each episode, but expect Russell to provide his own unique take on the big stories getting our news media in a flap as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through the newspapers, websites and TV stations.

  • S03E09 Best Bits

    • December 25, 2010
    • BBC Two

Season 4

  • S04E01 Episode 1

    • March 24, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S04E02 Episode 2

    • March 31, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S04E03 Episode 3

    • April 7, 2011
    • BBC Two

    The series sees Russell turn news-junkie as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

  • S04E04 Episode 4

    • April 14, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S04E05 Episode 5

    • April 21, 2011
    • BBC Two

    Russell giving his perspective on the week's news.

  • S04E06 Episode 6

    • April 28, 2011
    • BBC Two

    While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight. All this will sit alongside some the best things Russell and his team have unearthed online, while, as always, each show is signed off on a high with an often under-reported feelgood tale of triumph, courage or kindness.

  • S04E07 Episode 7

    • May 5, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S04E08 Best Bits

    • May 12, 2011
    • BBC Two

    Highlights from the past seven shows, in which the Mock the Week star offered his perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on overlooked items. Last in the series.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Episode 1

    • October 27, 2011
    • BBC Two

    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.

  • S05E02 Episode 2

    • November 3, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S05E03 Episode 3

    • November 10, 2011
    • BBC Two

    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.

  • S05E04 Episode 4

    • November 17, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S05E05 Episode 5

    • November 24, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S05E06 Episode 6

    • December 1, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S05E07 Episode 7

    • December 8, 2011
    • BBC Two
  • S05E08 Series 5: Best Bits

    • December 15, 2011
    • BBC Two

    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.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Episode 1

    • April 12, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E02 Episode 2

    • April 19, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E03 Episode 3

    • April 26, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E04 Episode 4

    • May 3, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E05 Episode 5

    • May 10, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E06 Episode 6

    • May 17, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E07 Episode 7

    • May 24, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E08 Episode 8

    • May 31, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E09 Episode 9

    • June 7, 2012
    • BBC Two

    Special edition, as Russell picks his favourite sporting news stories from all six series.

  • S06E10 Episode 10

    • June 14, 2012
    • BBC Two

    Russell picks his favourite 'big news' stories from all six series as well as some never seen before clips. In addition, he is joined by a mystery guest who has featured in the news, members of the audience are invited onto the 'People's Podium' and a special heart warming tale sees the show out.

  • S06E11 Episode 11

    • June 22, 2012
    • BBC Two
  • S06E12 Episode 12

    • June 29, 2012
    • BBC Two

Season 7

Season 8

  • S08E01 Episode 1

    • April 25, 2013
    • BBC Two

    Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. Russell and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media over the past seven days and he is joined by a mystery guest who has featured in the news that week.

  • S08E02 Episode 2

    • May 2, 2013
    • BBC Two

    Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week, from over 60 international news channels, 140 worldwide newspapers and over a thousand news clips. Russell and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media over the past seven days and he is joined by a mystery guest who has featured in the news that week.

  • S08E03 Episode 3

    • May 9, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E04 Episode 4

    • May 16, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E05 Episode 5

    • May 23, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E06 Episode 6

    • May 30, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E07 Episode 7

    • June 6, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E08 Episode 8

    • June 13, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E09 Episode 9

    • June 20, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E10 Episode 10

    • June 27, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E11 Episode 11

    • July 4, 2013
    • BBC Two
  • S08E12 Episode 12

    • July 11, 2013
    • BBC Two

Season 9

  • S09E01 Episode 1

    • October 23, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Russell discusses Ebola, UKIP, and the national shortage of clowns. His special guest is Mike Goody, a former British Army member who recently won four gold medals at the Invictus Games.

  • S09E02 Episode 2

    • October 30, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Russell discusses the Queen on Twitter, David Cameron vs the EU, and Renée Zellweger's face. His special guest is Steve Peters, a psychiatrist who works with many sports stars and celebrities to unlock their full potential.

  • S09E03 Episode 3

    • November 6, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Russell discusses Ed Miliband's popularity, Ebola outbreaks, and a Croation healer. His special guest is John Simpson, a journalist who spent 40 years at the BBC, reporting from 120 countries and 30 war zones.

  • S09E04 Episode 4

    • November 13, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Russell discusses the US midterm elections, the latest John Lewis advert, and futuristic farming. His special guest is Doug Allan, a wildlife cameraman who is an expert on polar bears and has traveled the world with Richard Attenborough.

  • S09E05 Episode 5

    • November 20, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Russell discusses the Rosetta space mission, Kim Kardashian's bum, and the G20. His special guest is poet, writer, and performer Benjamin Zephaniah.

  • S09E06 Episode 6

    • November 27, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Russell discusses Mark Reckless, how to avoid another GFC, and the top 30 funeral hits. His special guest is Dr Tori Herridge, a paleontologist who worked on the best preserved woolly mammoth specimen ever discovered.

  • S09E07 Episode 7

    • December 4, 2014
    • BBC Two

  • S09E08 Episode 8

    • December 11, 2014
    • BBC Two

    Russell discusses breastfeeding, Alex Salmond's comeback, and art. His special guest is Stiliyan Petrov, a professional footballer who has continued to perform despite battling leukemia.

  • S09E09 Best Bits

    • January 8, 2015
    • BBC Two

Season 10

  • S10E01 Episode 1

    • October 22, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at the new labor leader Jeremy Corbin, children cage-fighting, and talks to the pope. His special guest is breast cancer survivor Kristin Hallenga, who went on to start the awareness charity CoppaFeel!

  • S10E02 Episode 2

    • October 29, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at the Chinese state visit to the UK, the new James Bond, and a man who fought a bear. His special guest is writer, performer and real life superhero, Jess Thom, who talks about life with Tourettes syndrome.

  • S10E03 Episode 3

    • November 5, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at new research linking bacon to cancer, tax credit cuts, and sexual consent. His special guest is French high-wire walker Philippe Petit whose 1974 walk between the Twin Towers in New York has become the subject of a Hollywood movie.

  • S10E04 Episode 4

    • November 12, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at online surveillance, childhood education, and the festive advert everyone's talking about. His special guest is astronaut, engineer, and viral video star Commander Chris Hadfield.

  • S10E05 Episode 5

    • November 19, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at the attacks in Paris, a skateboarding bulldog, and knitted breasts. His special guest is professional adventurer Sean Conway "The British Forrest Gump", who has swum, cycled and run the entire length of Great Britain.

  • S10E06 Episode 6

    • November 26, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at the ongoing responses to the Paris attacks, the Republican nomination race, and alcoholic pensioners. His special guest is celebrity chef and food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall who wants to reduce battery farming and food waste in the UK.

  • S10E07 Episode 7

    • December 3, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at the parliamentary vote on airstrikes in Syria, US gun violence, and filibustering. His special guest is Leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron.

  • S10E08 Episode 8

    • December 10, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell looks at the Oldham West by-election, Storm Desmond and mysterious apple thieves. His special guest is broadcaster, journalist, radio DJ, and screenwriter Danny Baker.

  • S10E09 Best Bits

    • December 17, 2015
    • BBC Two

    Russell offers up all the best bits from season 10 of Good News.

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