Hold the Front Page
Hold the Front Page
2023
2 Seasons
6.2
ComedyNewsDocumentary

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.

Episodes

Blackpool
E1Jan 4, 202345m

Blackpool

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.

West Sussex
E2Jan 11, 202345m

West Sussex

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

The Yorkshire Post
E3Jan 18, 202345m

The Yorkshire Post

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.

Farming Life
E4Jan 25, 202345m

Farming Life

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

Northamptonshire Telegraph
E5Feb 1, 202345m

Northamptonshire Telegraph

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

The Scotsman
E6Feb 8, 202345m

The Scotsman

Josh and Nish review Edinburgh Fringe acts for the prestigious Scotsman. Plus, a trip to a Highlands rocket test promises a world exclusive.

Top Cast

Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar

Self - Presenter

Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe

Self - Presenter