Russell Howard’s Good News
October 9, 2009 – 7:14 am | by PeekayRussell Howard is to make his BBC Three debut with a brand new topical show. “Russell Howard’s Good News” will be put together each week on the brink of transmission and audiences can expect to see the Mock The Week star offer 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.
Here is Russell talking about the show.
In the last 12 months Russell has become one of the UK’s most successful live comedians having sold more than 120,000 tickets on his last tour, including three gigs at London’s Hammersmith Apollo and one at Wembley Arena. His debut live stand-up DVD was the fifth highest selling stand-up release of Christmas 2008 and has now sold in excess of 145,000 copies. This autumn will see Russell embark on a 10-date arena tour with a brand new live show and a DVD of his previous live tour released in time for Christmas.
Recorded weekly in front of a live studio audience, Russell Howard’s Good News will also give fans at home the chance to shape the news agenda by allowing them to submit stories online at www.bbc.co.uk/russellhoward (where they will also be able to view exclusive extra features) or via Twitter at www.twitter.com/bbcgoodnews. The series will run for 7 weeks, followed by a best-of and a Christmas special.
4 Responses to “Russell Howard’s Good News”
By Pat Gaughan on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Russell is one of this country’s up & coming comedy talents but is best served bouncing of other people. This programme lays bare his limitations and is a blatant rip off of Harry Hill’s TV Burp & Newswipe. Very disappointed
By Sophie on Nov 2, 2009 | Reply
Where am I going to find Russell Howard’s Good News tickets?
By Narisse on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Well harry hills tv burps is from bloopers were russell howards good news is from new paper atricals a news shows so they quite diffrent , i watch the russell howards good news and find it very amusing , though i do respect your veiw
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By alex on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply
I have to say, Russlle howard is one of teh funniest comedians out there. His ablility to make witty jokes out of any situations is amazing. Watching his Good New’s show on BBC 3 makes you laugh every 5 seconds. 10/10 to Russlle Howard.