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Hold the Front Page
Overview
In this fun, factual series comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar immerse themselves into the world of local newspapers by travelling across the UK working for a different local paper each week on a mission to find real local stories.
Top Cast
Nish Kumar
Self - Presenter
Josh Widdicombe
Self - Presenter
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Blackpool
2023-01-04Josh and Nish's first job at the Blackpool Gazette is to hit the seafront and get the views of locals, before meeting a local strongman who is setting a world record for lifting a beer keg with his eye sockets.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: West Sussex
2023-01-11This time, Josh and Nish head to the south coast to dig up the biggest scoops to come out of West Sussex.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: The Yorkshire Post
2023-01-18The world of weekend newspapers beckons for our newshounds as they head to the colossus that is The Yorkshire Post - a title that prides itself on being Yorkshire's National Paper.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Farming Life
2023-01-25Nish and Josh cross the Irish sea to work for Farming Life in Belfast, immersing themselves in pedigree sheep judging, Gaelic games and cooking.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 5: Northamptonshire Telegraph
2023-02-01Nish and Josh are in the Midlands to tackle online news, covering downhill skiing, extreme fishing and Brexit's impact on the firework industry.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 6: The Scotsman
2023-02-08Josh and Nish review Edinburgh Fringe acts for the prestigious Scotsman. Plus, a trip to a Highlands rocket test promises a world exclusive.
Runtime: 45 minSeason 2 (2024)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Isle of Wight County Press
2024-04-25Josh and Nish head to the Isle of Wight to work for the County Press, where they meet Princess Anne, visit the poo museum and more.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 2: Cumbria: The Westmorland Gazette
2024-05-01Josh and Nish uncover the truth behind the mysterious Beast of Cumbria, meet the most boring man in Britain and more.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly News
2024-05-08For the first time ever, Josh and Nish are reporting overseas. In Benidorm. Their demanding editors want ten stories a day. On a desperate hunt for news, the boys find a psychic date night, a belly-buster breakfast and are marooned in the mountains.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Devon: The Moorlander
2024-05-15Devon. Josh's home county. Where his dreams of being a journalist started, and where his dad made the front page of the local paper for contesting a parking ticket... and now... finally after all these years, this is Josh's big chance to beat his dad and get his own front page.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 5: Bradford: Telegraph & Argus
2024-05-22The West Yorkshire city of Bradford is famous for curry, culture and crime. This week the boys are tasked with finding "good news" stories to improve the city's reputation.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 6: South Wales: The South Wales Argus
2024-05-29Reporting for a daily paper, The South Wales Argus, Nish and Josh's journalistic skills will be tested to the max with harsh deadlines and fresh challenges... and trying out their Welsh without offending the whole nation.
Runtime: 46 min
