The BEST episodes of Russell Howard's Good News

Every episode of Russell Howard's Good News ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Russell Howard's Good News!

Russell Howard's Good News is a British comedy, topical news show, using clips, sketches and studio guests to look at things that have made Russell smile during the week. Hosted by Russell Howard he 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.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
Episode 7
star
9.50
2 votes

#1 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2010

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.

Directors: Craig Young
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Episode 4
star
9.33
3 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2010

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.

Directors: Craig Young
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Episode 4
star
9.33
3 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2011

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Episode 1
star
9.33
3 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2011

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Episode 2
star
9.25
8 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2009

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.

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Episode 9
star
9.14
7 votes

#6 - Episode 9

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/7/2012

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

Directors: Peter Orton
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The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News
star
9.00
2 votes

#7 - The Best Of Russell Howard's Good News

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/10/2009

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

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Episode 5
star
9.00
2 votes

#8 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2010

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.

Directors: Craig Young
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Episode 6
star
9.00
2 votes

#9 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2010

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.

Directors: Craig Young
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Episode 8
star
9.00
2 votes

#10 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/2010

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.

Directors: Craig Young
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star
9.00
3 votes

#11 - Best Bits

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/25/2010

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star
9.00
2 votes

#12 - Best Bits

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/2011

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 1
star
8.94
16 votes

#13 - Episode 1

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2012

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 7
star
8.77
13 votes

#14 - Episode 7

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2012

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Episode 2
star
8.75
4 votes

#15 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2010

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

Directors: Craig Young
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Episode 6
star
8.75
4 votes

#16 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2010

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

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Episode 4
star
8.75
4 votes

#17 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2010

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

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Episode 2
star
8.73
22 votes

#18 - Episode 2

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2013

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
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Episode 10
star
8.73
22 votes

#19 - Episode 10

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/27/2013

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Episode 4
star
8.71
7 votes

#20 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2009

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Episode 7
star
8.71
21 votes

#21 - Episode 7

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/2013

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Episode 3
star
8.70
23 votes

#22 - Episode 3

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2013

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Episode 5
star
8.67
3 votes

#23 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2010

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

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Episode 7
star
8.67
3 votes

#24 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2010

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.

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Episode 6
star
8.67
6 votes

#25 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2011

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
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