Summaries

British comedian Russell Howard shares his views on the topical news of the previous week.

Details

Keywords
  • bbc
  • entertainment show
  • high school television project
  • entertainment news
  • adult talk show
Genres
  • Comedy
  • News
  • Talk-Show
Release date Oct 21, 2009
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites BBC BBC Three
Language English
Filming locations The London Studios, Upper Ground, South Bank, Lambeth, London, England, UK
Production companies All3Media Objective Productions Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

Russell Howard's Good News is a British comedy and topical news show broadcast on BBC Three. Hosted by comedian Russell Howard, he offers his commentary on the news of the week using mostly clips & standup, but including sketches and guest appearances from people who have been featured in the media recently. It is made by independent production company Avalon Television and produced by Mark Iddon and series produced by Robyn O'Brien.

Russell Howard's Good News Extra (Also shown on BBC3) is an extended version of Good News. Broadcast on Saturday nights, Good News Extra episodes serve as extended, uncut counterparts to those of the regular show. Typically, the episodes last 45 minutes long and feature a guest stand-up comedy act for the final 15 mins of the show.

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