Hold the Front Page

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-01-04

Last Air Date: 2024-05-29

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Sky Max

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Top Cast

Nish Kumar as Self - Presenter
Josh Widdicombe as Self - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Blackpool (2023-01-04)

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.
Ep. 2: West Sussex (2023-01-11)

This time, Josh and Nish head to the south coast to dig up the biggest scoops to come out of West Sussex.
Ep. 3: The Yorkshire Post (2023-01-18)

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.
Ep. 4: Farming Life (2023-01-25)

Nish and Josh cross the Irish sea to work for Farming Life in Belfast, immersing themselves in pedigree sheep judging, Gaelic games and cooking.
Ep. 5: Northamptonshire Telegraph (2023-02-01)

Nish and Josh are in the Midlands to tackle online news, covering downhill skiing, extreme fishing and Brexit's impact on the firework industry.
Ep. 6: The Scotsman (2023-02-08)

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