Russell Howard's Good News

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2009-10-22

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

Air Date: 2009-10-29

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

Air Date: 2009-11-05

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

Air Date: 2009-11-12

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

Air Date: 2009-11-19

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

Air Date: 2009-11-26

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

Air Date: 2009-12-03

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

Air Date: 2009-12-10

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

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2010-03-25

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

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2010-04-01

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.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2010-04-08

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

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2010-04-15

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

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2010-04-22

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

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2010-04-29

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

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2010-05-06

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.

8. Best of Series 2

Air Date: 2010-05-13

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

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2010-10-21

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

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2010-10-28

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

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2010-11-04

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.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2010-11-11

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.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2010-11-18

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.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2010-11-25

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.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2010-12-02

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.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2010-12-09

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.

9. Best Bits

Air Date: 2010-12-25

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2011-03-24

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2011-03-31

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2011-04-07

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.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2011-04-14

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2011-04-21

Russell giving his perspective on the week's news.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2011-04-28

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.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2011-05-05

Once again Russell gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events - incredibly looking at over 60 news channels from across the world, reading over 140 newspapers and watching over 1,000 clips each week.

8. Best Bits

Air Date: 2011-05-12

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.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2011-10-27

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.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2011-11-03

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.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2011-11-10

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.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2011-11-17

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.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2011-11-24

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.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2011-12-01

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.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2011-12-08

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.

8. Series 5: Best Bits

Air Date: 2011-12-15

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.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2012-04-12

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.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2012-04-19

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.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2012-04-26

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.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2012-05-03

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.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2012-05-10

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.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2012-05-17

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.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2012-05-24

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.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2012-05-31

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.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2012-06-07

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

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2012-06-14

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.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2012-06-21

Russell Howard picks his best bits from this series of the topical comedy news show, plus some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by a mystery guest and members of the public.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2012-06-28

Russell Howard hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2012-09-27

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2012-10-04

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2012-10-11

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2012-10-18

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2012-10-25

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2012-11-01

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2012-11-08

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2012-11-15

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2012-11-22

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2012-11-29

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. He and his crack team will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the weird and wonderful stories that have been dominating the media in the past seven days.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2012-12-06

Russell Howard offers up a special episode of stand-up from all the rising stars of comedy who featured in the current series, with performances from Daniel Sloss, Mae Martin, Nathan Caton, Reggie Watts, Andrew Ryan, Glenn Wool and Marcel Lucont.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2012-12-13

In a Christmas episode, Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series, alongside previously unseen material, in pursuit of the stories that have dominated the media.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2013-04-25

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2013-05-02

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2013-05-09

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2013-05-16

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2013-05-23

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2013-05-30

There are plenty of 'cheep' tricks as Russell visits an amazing budgie circus.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2013-06-06

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2013-06-13

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2013-06-20

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2013-06-27

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2013-07-04

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2013-07-11

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2014-10-23

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2014-10-30

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2014-11-06

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2014-11-13

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2014-11-20

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2014-11-27

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2014-12-04

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2014-12-11

9. Best Bits

Air Date: 2015-01-08

Comedian Russell Howard offers up the best bits from the series, with his unique and quirky take on global headlines.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2015-10-22

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2015-10-29

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2015-11-05

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2015-11-12

News stories include online surveillance and the festive advert everyone's talking about.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2015-11-19

Russell responds to the attacks in Paris and the week's other stories.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2015-11-26

Russell looks at the ongoing responses to the Paris attacks, and alcoholic pensioners.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2015-12-03

Russell Howard looks at the parliamentary vote on airstrikes in Syria.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2015-12-10

Russell looks at the Oldham West by-election, Storm Desmond and mysterious apple thieves.

9. Best Bits

Air Date: 2015-12-17

Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News.