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Russell Howard's Good News

2009 – 2015Show10 seasons95 episodesNR

ComedyNews
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A wholesome, fast-paced comedy series about everyday modern life and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

10 seasons · 95 episodes · best: S10E1 "Episode #10.1" 9.1

Episodes

7.3
6.3
5.9
6.3
7.1
6.9
6.8
7.6
7.6
9.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • British Stand-Up Comedy
  • News Satire
  • Topical Humor
  • Observational Comedy
  • Witty Commentary
  • Current Affairs
  • Political Humor
  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Pop Culture Reference

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Russell Howard
Produced by
Mark Iddon

Everyone

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Facts

October 22, 2009 · December 17, 2015 · Ended

First aired
October 22, 2009
Last aired
December 17, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
10 seasons · 95 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, News
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Clip Show, Reckless Gun Usage, Double Entendre +9

  • Clip Show
  • Reckless Gun Usage
  • Double Entendre
  • Chivalrous Pervert
  • Belief Makes You Stupid
  • Momma's Boy
  • Improv
  • Berserk Button
  • Cuteness Proximity
  • Running Gag
  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Friend to All Children

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Russell Howard's Good News?"

Questions about Russell Howard's Good News

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Russell Howard's Good News?

The Roku

In the United States, Russell Howard's Good News is free with ads on The Roku.

Is Russell Howard's Good News worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7.4). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.9 against 9.1 for the best season.

Which season of Russell Howard's Good News is best?

Season 10, with an IMDb average of 9.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 5.9. The highest-rated episode is Episode #10.1 (season 10, episode 1) at 9.1, and the lowest is Episode #2.6 (season 2, episode 6) at 5.6.

How long does it take to watch Russell Howard's Good News?

48 h

About 48 hours: 95 episodes in 10 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2015.

Will Russell Howard's Good News make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Russell Howard's Good News?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Russell Howard's Good News use?

Clip ShowReckless Gun UsageDouble EntendreChivalrous PervertBelief Makes You StupidMomma's BoyImprovBerserk ButtonCuteness ProximityRunning GagStand-Up ComedyFriend to All Childrenand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Clip Show, Reckless Gun Usage, and Double Entendre.