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Hold the Front Page

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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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3.0 / 5

4th January 2023 - 29th May 2024
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Nish KumarJosh Widdicombe
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Blackpool
4th January 2023

Episode 1

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.

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West Sussex
11th January 2023

Episode 2

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

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The Yorkshire Post
18th January 2023

Episode 3

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.

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Farming Life
25th January 2023

Episode 4

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

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Northamptonshire Telegraph
1st February 2023

Episode 5

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

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The Scotsman
8th February 2023

Episode 6

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

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