Good News Weekend

19981 seasons10 episodes

Good News Weekend, a ten-week special, focussed more strongly on popular culture than the news and frequently featured musical guests and stand-up performers. The shows were broadcast live, with the exception of a few prerecorded sketches. From Wikipedia.

Seasons

Episode 1

13 June 1998

Jun 13, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Jay Laga'aia Julie McCrossin (captain), Fiona Horne, Ian Rogerson Musical Performance: Gadflys, The Mavis's, Paul McDermott ("Perfect Day")

Episode 2

20 June 1998

Jun 20, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Cheryl Kernot, Louise Heggarty Julie McCrossin (captain), Peter Berner, Kirk Pengilly Musical Performance: Gadflys, Custard, Paul McDermott ("Stand By Me")

Episode 3

27 June 1998

Jun 27, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Kym Hope, Mark Holden Julie McCrossin (captain), Mark Trevorrow, Amanda Keller Musical Performance: Gadflys, Mark Holden, Mark Trevorrow and Paul McDermott ("Make You My Lady")

Episode 4

4 July 1998

Jul 4, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Zoe Carides, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Fiona Horne, Peter Berner Musical Performance: Gadflys, Anthony Morgan, Paul McDermott and Fiona Horne ("Only You")

Episode 5

11 July 1998

Jul 11, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Lex Marinos Julie McCrossin (captain), Mark Trevorrow, Joanna Griggs Musical Performance: Gadflys, Bean, Mark Trevorrow and Cast

Episode 6

18 July 1998

Jul 18, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Georgina Naido, Adam Couper Julie McCrossin (captain), Rebecca Barnard, Adam Spencer Musical Performance: Gadflys, Rebecca Barnard ("Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves")

Episode 7

25 July 1998

Jul 25, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Anthony Ackroyd, Zoe Carrides Julie McCrossin (captain), Amanda Keller, James O'Loghlin Musical Performance: Gadflys, Human Nature, Cast Performance ("Opus of Peace")

Episode 8

1 August 1998

Aug 1, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Kim Hope, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Rebecca Barnard, Alan Brough Musical Performance: Gadflys ("Butterfly")

Episode 9

8 August 1998

Aug 8, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Kim Hope, Tony Squires Julie McCrossin (captain), Fiona Horne, Mark Trevorrow Musical Performance: Karma County, Paul McDermott and Mark Trevorrow ("Can't Take My Eyes Off You"), Paul McDermott and Fiona Horne ("Shut Up/Kiss Me")

Episode 10Latest episode

15 August 1998

Aug 15, 19981h 0m

Mikey Robins (captain), Wendy Harmer, Rove McManus Julie McCrossin (captain), HG Nelson, Joanna Griggs Musical Performance: The Living End, Jeannie Lewis, Cast Performance ("He Will Provide")