The WORST episodes of Russell Howard's Good News

Every episode of Russell Howard's Good News ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 10/2/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
Episode 7
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#1 - Episode 7

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

Episode 6
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#2 - Episode 6

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2013

Episode 5
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#3 - Episode 5

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2013

Episode 4
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#4 - Episode 4

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2013

Episode 3
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#5 - Episode 3

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

Episode 2
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#6 - 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
Episode 1
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#7 - Episode 1

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/2013

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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#8 - Episode 12

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/13/2012

Episode 11
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#9 - Episode 11

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/6/2012

Episode 10
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#10 - Episode 10

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/2012

Episode 9
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#11 - Episode 9

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2012

Episode 8
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#12 - Episode 8

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2012

Episode 7
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#13 - Episode 7

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

Episode 6
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#14 - Episode 6

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2012

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#15 - Episode 5

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012

Directors: Peter Orton
Episode 4
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#16 - Episode 4

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012

Directors: Peter Orton
Episode 3
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#17 - Episode 3

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2012

Directors: Peter Orton
Episode 2
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#18 - Episode 2

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2012

Directors: Peter Orton
Episode 1
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#19 - Episode 1

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

Directors: Peter Orton
Episode 12
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#20 - Episode 12

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/29/2012

Episode 11
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#21 - Episode 11

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2012

Episode 10
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#22 - Episode 10

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/14/2012

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.

Directors: Peter Orton
Episode 9
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#23 - 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
Episode 8
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#24 - Episode 8

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2012

Directors: Peter Orton
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#25 - Episode 7

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2014