Hold the Front Page

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.

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Comedy
News
Documentary
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First Aired on

Jan 04, 2023

2 seaons till May 29, 2024

Popularity: 7.2053
4 votes
Networks
(GB)
Status: Canceled

Show Canceled

Last episode: South Wales: The South Wales Argus

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 12 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Blackpool45 min

    Josh 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.

  • Episode 2West Sussex45 min

    This time, Josh and Nish head to the south coast to dig up the biggest scoops to come out of West Sussex.

  • Episode 3The Yorkshire Post45 min

    The 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.

  • Episode 4Farming Life45 min

    Nish and Josh cross the Irish sea to work for Farming Life in Belfast, immersing themselves in pedigree sheep judging, Gaelic games and cooking.

  • Episode 5Northamptonshire Telegraph45 min

    Nish and Josh are in the Midlands to tackle online news, covering downhill skiing, extreme fishing and Brexit's impact on the firework industry.