Good News Week

Good News Week – The Final Farewell Tour, Ten, 6.30pm (7.30pm VIC).
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6.30pm Saturday April 28 – QLD, NSW, SA, WA Markets on Ten

If laughter be the food of life….then this will make you fat! A chance to bid farewell to the Good News Week team as they take to the stage at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Tears of sadness will be replaced with tears of hysteria as a host of funnies turn out to pay their respects. Joining Paul McDermott, Mikey Robbins and Claire Hooper – Jason Byrne, Cal Wilson, Wil Anderson to name but a few.

Just minutes after Good News World premiered on Network Ten, fans of previous format, Good News Week, have taken to social media with their thoughts on the new revamped version which includes more cast members, sketches and a shinier set.

Predictably; these fans have given the show and overwhelming two thumbs down. In amongst the criticism, many people disliked the canned laughter, the scripted nature of the show and the lack of spontaneity the regular cast members are showing.

Some have even suggested that Ten have ‘tried to fix something that wasn’t broken’ and have threatened not to watch it again.

Comments included on Ten’s facebook page:

‘Extremely disappointed with Good News World. Have always loved the old format from the very start, and won’t be tuning in again.’

- Rebecca

‘Good News World was absolute crap – just thought I’d share that…..Epic Fail….Not funny at all…….’

- Toni

‘There is no charm to the new GNW, the old one was enjoyable to watch, how can any of the cast perform now? This is all scripted actors and writers can do this. Let the comedians do their spontaneous work that we actually enjoy. Methinks it was done on purpose to dissolve the show.’

- Mark

‘Channel changed! There was no GOOD is this weeks episode of GNW :/’

-Michelle

Despite this negativity, there were instances of fan joy:

‘I like good news world its funny so far can you help me get the words from the julia and tony bit with the boats? ’

- Cody

And also on the Good News Week (World) page,

‘I think it’s great, more pisstake on issues that matter or dont really matter and less advertising and shit guests’

-Zackaria

‘Everyone quit whining and it give it a chance.

I liked it ’

-Tristan

‘I laughed and with most new show’s it takes time for the cast to find their feet. Good job so far GNW.’

-Wendy

It can take a while for a ‘new format’ to find its feet, as other Ten projects have found; but the simple fact is, this isn’t a new format; this is a revamp, a revamp on the scale Big Brother saw in 2008. Negative comments like these don’t bode well for the show either but in the end, the final verdict will be passed by those who watch it and we will just have to see what this ‘re-energised’ version will do to the format’s figures.

As a viewer; I was less than impressed. It did feel quite amateurish and some of the sketches were very dry and lacking a lot of true GNW humour. It seems the show also resorted to extreme humour, bordering on racism, to draw in a laugh.

A shot of what looked like a crowd at a Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala was inserted very obviously to make the show look bigger than what it actually is (anyone who watched Good News Week would know the audience isn’t as big as a full house at a theatre) which made the show look very lame.

Good News Week continues next Monday at 9.30pm on Network Ten (hopefully).

Taking On Tyson, 9.30pm Animal Planet

In this unusual choice, we see “Iron Mike” Tyson race homing-pigeons. We see Mike go back to his hard upbringing and how the pigeons led to his destiny as one of the best boxers of all time. To see his compassion and such love and kindness to these birds versus our mental images of that infamous ear bite on Evander Holyfeild is touching, sad and yet beautiful.

Good News Week, 8.30pm TEN

Tonight on this popular panel show, we have the unique comedian Russell Brand and the teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson on the show. Brand, the star of the current movie “Arthur” sits down with Paul McDermott for a chat and the tweens and teens will be begging to watch “Twilight” star Pattinson, who’s in the country at the moment. Excludes SA and VIC.

Brothers and Sisters, 9.30 SEVEN

Fans tonight get to meet Brody, Nora’s old high school fling. Brody is played by the wonderful Beau Bridges and his character turns up at Nora’s without warning, with a still burning flame. Expect to see him again before the season ends.

Man vs. Wild, 8.30 SBS ONE

Bear Grylls goes down an active volcano in Guatemala and traverses an underground waterfall in a cave while encountering ancient ruins. Grylls also tries to create a safe and comfy place to sleep, but encounters an unwanted bed mate.

Mysteries Of Survival, 6.30pm ONE

Why do some people survive exposure, animal attacks, starvation, trauma and many near death experiences? While others succumb why do these people survive? Watch three people give their experiences and details of survival.

As may watching Ten last night would have seen, series 3 of Merlin premieres at 6.30pm in Sunday May 8 on Ten.

Masterchef continues at 7.30pm Sunday – Friday, in the week that will see the first of the top 24 be eliminated from the competition. This year, there are NO second chances with no contestants able to return after being eliminated.

On Sunday May 8, the remaining 12 places in the top 24 are settled, then on Monday it’s the first challenge for the top 24. On Tuesday is the immunity challenge, then the first team challenge on Wednesday, followed by the first elimination on Thursday. Friday May 13 is the first Masterclass for season 3.

On Monday May 9, Good News Week airs from 8.30pm (but not Melb and Adelaide – they have AFL on). The team are joined by Russel Brand, who will bring us is own unique “brand” of comedy to the show for one night only.

On Tuesday May 10, at 8.00pm is the season return of Bondi Vet.

At 8.30 Wednesday May 11, is the Lady Gaga episode of Glee – called Born This Way. There is so much packed into this episode, that it had to be extended to 90 minutes!

And on the subject, don’t forget that on ELEVEN, on Sunday May 8, 8.30pm is the exclusive telecast of the Lady Gaga concert recorded in the US.

Sunday April 17

At 6.30, The Biggest Loser Families continues with the completion of the super challenge, as the contestants reach the top of Mt Wellington. Modern Family is a repeat at 7.30, Bondi Rescue at 8pm and Hawaii Five-O are both NEW episodes.

Weekdays at 4pm.

Ex season one Masterchef contestant Justine Schofield hosts a daily cooking show, called Everyday Gourmet, focussed towards the home cook. It airs at 4pm weekdays, from Monday April 18.

Monday April 18

Glee repeats are back! At 7.30pm. Episode is “Grilled Cheesus”. At 8.30pm, Good News Week moves forward for he week, landing at 8.30pm. Guests include George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan, Cal Wilson and Tom Gleeson.

At 10pm – maybe it is third time lucky for this one? 2011: 100 Days of Disatser airs, hosted by Dr Andrew Rochford.

Tuesday April 19.

At 7.30, is a repeat of Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, followed by an NCIS repeat. NEW NCIS: LA continues at 9.30pm.

Wednesday April 20.

At 7.30pm, in The Biggest Loser Families, Hayley reveals that all contestants have immunity – so what will the catch be? There is also a second public weigh-in. At 8.30pm is a double episode of Lie To Me – both new episodes.

Thursday April 21.

The Biggest Loser Families continues at 7.30pm. At 8.30pm, The Good Wife and Law & Order SVU are repeats in Sydney and Brisbane, while Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth have new episodes, allowing them to “catch up” after being a week behind since AFL aired on Thursday night back in March.

Next Thursday, April 28, there is another Thursday night AFL game which will again sees split markets for that night – it is most likely that repeats will air in those cities not screening the AFL.

 Note that The Biggest Loser Familes will not air on Friday April 22 (Good Friday) and Friday April 29 (Royal Wedding)

9.30pm Monday, March 28 on Ten

It’s time for the news. Good News Week style!This week’s headlines will be dissected. twisted and analysed comedy-style by host Paul McDermott and team leaders Mikey Robins and Claire Hooper.

Joined by Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald (Nova). comedians Jimeoin. Kitty Flanagan and Dave O’Neil. they bring you the news like you’ve never seen it before!

9.30pm Monday, March 21 on Ten

It’s Good News Week! And this week the team bring you the best. worst and most hilarious headliners from the past few weeks and Mikey and Claire head teams of much loved comics and special guest stars. allracing for recognition as this week’s news know it all!

9.30pm Monday, March 14 on Ten

It a battle of wits and one liners tonight as the team take on the week’s headlines. Claire and Mikey are joined by a host of great comics and musicalacts. including Akmaland Amanda Palmer. as they battle it out for the ultimate prize… bragging rights!

9.30pm Monday, February 28 on Ten

The athletes are up for the Good News Week challenge this week with super swimmer Eamon Sullivan and netball legend Liz Ellis taking one for the team as they take on the week’s funniest news stories with the help of team captains Mikey and Claire and GNW regular Josh Thomas.