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  • 2011-03-24T22:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 30m
  • 4h (8 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Comedy, News
Russell Howard 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. He uses clips, sketches and studio guests to look at things that have made him smile during the week.

8 episodes

Season Premiere

2011-03-24T22:00:00Z

4x01 Episode 1

Season Premiere

4x01 Episode 1

  • 2011-03-24T22:00:00Z30m

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.

2011-03-31T21:00:00Z

4x02 Episode 2

4x02 Episode 2

  • 2011-03-31T21:00:00Z30m

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.

2011-04-07T21:00:00Z

4x03 Episode 3

4x03 Episode 3

  • 2011-04-07T21:00:00Z30m

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.

2011-04-14T21:00:00Z

4x04 Episode 4

4x04 Episode 4

  • 2011-04-14T21:00:00Z30m

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.

2011-04-21T21:00:00Z

4x05 Episode 5

4x05 Episode 5

  • 2011-04-21T21:00:00Z30m

Russell giving his perspective on the week's news.

2011-04-28T21:00:00Z

4x06 Episode 6

4x06 Episode 6

  • 2011-04-28T21:00:00Z30m

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.

2011-05-05T21:00:00Z

4x07 Episode 7

4x07 Episode 7

  • 2011-05-05T21:00:00Z30m

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.

2011-05-12T21:00:00Z

4x08 Best Bits

4x08 Best Bits

  • 2011-05-12T21:00:00Z30m

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.

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