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.
Cast: Paul McDermott, Mikey Robins, Claire Hooper
30 episodes
- 1. 12 April 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, James O'Loghlin Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Alison Whyte, Sandy IrelandMCC30minApr 12, 1996
- 2. 19 April 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Fiona Horne, Matt Parkinson Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Kitty Flanagan, Rachael MazaMCC30minApr 19, 1996
- 3. 26 April 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fisher, Noel Ferrier Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Su Cruickshank, Julia ZemiroMCC30minApr 26, 1996
- 4. 3 May 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Melissa George, Tony Squires Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Lynda Gibson, Amanda KellerMCC30minMay 3, 1996
- 5. 10 May 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Joanna Griggs, Tommy Dean Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Su Cruickshank, Julia ZemiroMCC30minMay 10, 1996
- 6. 17 May 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Colleen McCullough, Scott Capurro Su Cruickshank (captain), Matt Parkinson, Julie McCrossinMCC30minMay 17, 1996
- 7. 24 May 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fisher, Bob Ellis Amanda Keller (captain), Peter Berner, Julia ZemiroMCC30minMay 24, 1996
- 8. 31 May 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Noel Ferrier, Anthony Ackroyd Lynda Gibson (captain), Kate Fisher, Pru GowardMCC30minMay 31, 1996
- 9. 7 June 1996This week's guests are Max Sharam, Alan Saunders, Su Cruickshank, Peter Berner and Tanya Bulmer.MCC30minJun 7, 1996
- 10. 14 June 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Rebecca Le Tourneau, Greg Fleet Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Julia Zemiro, Julie McCrossinMCC30minJun 14, 1996
- 11. 21 June 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Joy Hopwood, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), Matt Parkinson, Jaslyn HallMCC30minJun 21, 1996
- 12. 28 June 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Indira Naidoo, Tony Squires Julie McCrossin (captain), Greg Fleet, Pru GowardMCC30minJun 28, 1996
- 13. 5 July 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Catherine Deveny, Patrick Condon Amanda Keller (captain), Phil Scott, Sandy IrelandMCC30minJul 5, 1996
- 14. 12 July 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, Noel Ferrier Julie McCrossin (captain), Anthony Ackroyd, Su CruickshankMCC30minJul 12, 1996
- 15. 19 July 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Catherine Deveny, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Johanna GriggsMCC30minJul 19, 1996
- 16. 26 July 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Sarah McDonald, Lex Marinos Julie McCrossin (captain), Peter Berner, Johanna GriggsMCC30minJul 26, 1996
- 17. 2 August 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Greg Fleet Julie McCrossin (captain), Jay Laga'aia, Pru GowardMCC30minAug 2, 1996
- 18. 9 August 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Helen Razer, Tony Squires Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Peter BernerMCC30minAug 9, 1996
- 19. 16 August 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Jane Turner, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Matt Parkinson, Amanda KellerMCC30minAug 16, 1996
- 20. 23 August 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Indira Naidoo, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Peter Berner, Pru GowardMCC30minAug 23, 1996
- 21. 30 August 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, Noel Ferrier Julie McCrossin (captain), Anthony Ackroyd, Su CruickshankMCC30minAug 30, 1996
- 22. 6 September 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Katherine Deveney, Adam Spencer Julie McCrossin (captain), Jonathon Biggins, Phil ScottMCC30minSep 6, 1996
- 23. 13 September 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Joan Sauers, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Johanna GriggsMCC30minSep 13, 1996
- 24. 20 September 1996Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Amy Saunders, Adam Spencer Julie McCrossin (captain), Russell Fletcher, Tanya BulmerMCC30minSep 20, 1996
- 25. 27 September 1996Peter Berner (captain), Helen Razer, Ian Rodgerson Julie McCrossin (captain), Jay Laga'aia, Julia ZemiroMCC30minSep 27, 1996
- 26. 4 October 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Meredith Burgmann, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), Richard Fidler, Pru GowardMCC30minOct 4, 1996
- 27. 11 October 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Ian Rodgerson, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Annette San-Wan, Lynda GibsonMCC30minOct 11, 1996
- 28. 18 October 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Bill O'Chee, Lex Marinos Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Johanna GriggsMCC30minOct 18, 1996
- 29. 25 October 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, Noel Ferrier Julie McCrossin (captain), Anthony Ackroyd, Su CruickshankMCC30minOct 25, 1996
- 30. 1 November 1996Mikey Robins (captain), Helen Razer, Adam Spencer Julie McCrossin (captain), Peter Berner, Amanda KellerMCC30minNov 1, 1996
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.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- GNWTV
Maturity rating
MCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
