Russell Howard's Good News
- TV stand-up
- BBC Two / BBC Three
- 2009 - 2015
- 84 episodes (10 series)
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
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Series 6
1. Episode One
Thursday 12th April 2012
Russell Howard is back. A drunk man tries to surf, and a look at a dodgy horse drink. In the Mystery Guest segment Russell tries some break dancing. The Good News Extra comic is Doc Brown.
2. Episode Two
Thursday 19th April 2012
Russell Howard worries about the Titanic memorial cruise, gets depressed about TOWIE, and looks back at the Grand National. The Mystery Guest is 79 year-old Dorene, Britain's oldest keep fit instructor. The Good News Extra comic is Paul MacCaffrey.
3. Episode Three
Thursday 26th April 2012
Clips include a mayor who has banned residents from dying; a man who can't stop laughing after an operation; and some naughty placards at the London Marathon. The Mystery Guest is a canine Crufts winner. The Good News Extra comic is Dana Alexander.
4. Episode Four
Thursday 3rd May 2012
Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.
5. Episode Five
Thursday 10th May 2012
The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
6. Episode Six
Thursday 17th May 2012
Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
7. Episode Seven
Thursday 24th May 2012
Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
8. Episode Eight
Thursday 31st May 2012
Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
9. Episode Nine
Thursday 7th June 2012
Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
Highlights Special: Big News
Thursday 14th June 2012
Russell Howard turns his eye back to some of the biggest and best news stories covered in the past six series of Good News, plus some choice out-takes from the show.
Highlights Special: Best Bits
Thursday 21st June 2012
Russell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.
Highlights Special: Best Of Stand-Up
Thursday 28th June 2012
Russell 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.