Good News Week
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About
Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. The show's initial run aired on ABC until being bought by Network Ten in 1999. The show was revived for its second run when the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike caused many of Network Ten's imported US programmes to cease production. Good News Week drew its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organisations, and often, aspects of the show itself. The show opened with a monologue by McDermott relating to recent headlines, after which two teams of three panellists competed in recurring segments to gain points. The show has spawned three short-lived spin-off series, the ABC's Good News Weekend, Ten's GNW Night Lite and Ten's skit-based Good News World.
Cast
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Some sources cite the episodes dated 13 October 2008 and later as Season 2, due to it being named as such when it was made available on iTunes.
Season 7
Each week, Paul & two Captains (Claire Hooper and Mikey Robins) will lead teams of comedians, media personalities, politicians and "special" guests as they decipher, dissect, deconstruct & completely misrepresent the news of the week.
Season 8
Season 9
Episodes
Season 1
12 April 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, James O'Loghlin Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Alison Whyte, Sandy Ireland
19 April 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Fiona Horne, Matt Parkinson Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Kitty Flanagan, Rachael Maza
26 April 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fisher, Noel Ferrier Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Su Cruickshank, Julia Zemiro
3 May 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Melissa George, Tony Squires Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Lynda Gibson, Amanda Keller
10 May 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Joanna Griggs, Tommy Dean Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Su Cruickshank, Julia Zemiro
17 May 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Colleen McCullough, Scott Capurro Su Cruickshank (captain), Matt Parkinson, Julie McCrossin
24 May 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fisher, Bob Ellis Amanda Keller (captain), Peter Berner, Julia Zemiro
31 May 1996
Mikey Robins (captain), Noel Ferrier, Anthony Ackroyd Lynda Gibson (captain), Kate Fisher, Pru Goward
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About Good News Week
Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. The show's initial run aired on ABC until being bought by Network Ten in 1999. The show was revived for its second run when the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike caused many of Network Ten's imported US programmes to cease production. Good News Week drew its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organisations, and often, aspects of the show itself. The show opened with a monologue by McDermott relating to recent headlines, after which two teams of three panellists competed in recurring segments to gain points. The show has spawned three short-lived spin-off series, the ABC's Good News Weekend, Ten's GNW Night Lite and Ten's skit-based Good News World. Across 9 seasons and 284 episodes, originally airing on ABC TV.
Good News Week Cast and Characters
The cast features Paul McDermott (as Self - Host), Mikey Robins (as Self - Team Captain), and Claire Hooper (as Self - Team Captain). Their performances are a major reason Good News Week has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Good News Week NowWhy People Are Watching Good News Week
There's a reason Good News Week keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Good News Week
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How many episodes does Good News Week have?
Good News Week has 284 episodes across 9 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Good News Week good? What's the rating?
Good News Week holds a 8.8/10 rating based on 5 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Good News Week?
The main cast includes Paul McDermott, Mikey Robins, and Claire Hooper.
Is Good News Week available in English?
Yes — Good News Week was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Good News Week released?
Good News Week first aired in 1996.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Good News Week for free?
You can watch Good News Week online for free on Bowood.TV. All 284 episodes across 9 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Good News Week have?
Good News Week currently has 9 seasons and a total of 284 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Good News Week about?
Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. The show's initial run aired on ABC until being bought by Network Ten in 1999. The show was revived for its second run when the 2007–2008 Writers Gu… It belongs to the News, Comedy, Family genres.
In which language is Good News Week originally available?
Good News Week was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Good News Week first released?
Good News Week first premiered on April 12, 1996 (1996). The series has since concluded its run.
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