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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.
Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that combined comedy with topical news and current events. The series aired in two separate runs: from April 1996 to May 2000 on ABC and Network Ten, then revived from February 2008 to April 2012. Teams of panellists competed in recurring segments while riffing on recent headlines, political figures, and media organisations.
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Paul McDermottSelf - Host- Claire HooperSelf - Team Captain
- Mikey RobinsSelf - Team Captain, Self
Julie McCrossinSelf - Team Captain, Self
Arj BarkerSelf
Eddie IfftSelf
Brooke SatchwellSelf
Julia MorrisSelf
Pia MirandaSelf
Pat CashSelf- Ian DicksonSelf
Marc MaronSelf
Charli RobinsonSelf
Chris TaylorSelf
Jensen AcklesSelf
Seasons
9 seasons
Episodes · Season 9
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 7th February 2011 | 2011-02-07 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 02 | 14th February 2011 | 2011-02-14 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 03 | 21st February 2011 | 2011-02-21 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 04 | 28th February 2011 | 2011-02-28 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 05 | 7th March 2011 | 2011-03-07 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 06 | 14th March 2011 | 2011-03-14 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 07 | 21st March 2011 | 2011-03-21 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 08 | 28th March 2011 | 2011-03-28 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 09 | 11th April 2011 | 2011-04-11 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 10 | 18th April 2011 | 2011-04-18 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 11 | 9th May 2011 | 2011-05-09 | 60m | 0.0 |
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Is Good News Week renewed or cancelled?
Good News Week has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Good News Week — frequently asked
When did Good News Week air?
The show had two runs: 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. It initially aired on ABC before moving to Network Ten in 1999.
Why was the show revived in 2008?
The 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike caused many of Network Ten's imported US programmes to cease production, prompting the network to revive Good News Week.
How many seasons did Good News Week have?
The series ran for 9 tracked seasons across its two separate runs between 1996 and 2012.
What spin-offs did Good News Week create?
The show spawned three short-lived spin-offs: Good News Weekend on ABC, GNW Night Lite on Network Ten, and Good News World, a skit-based series also on Network Ten.
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