Hold the Front Page

6.2
202330m

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.

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2023

Still image for Hold the Front Page season 1 episode 1: Blackpool

1. Blackpool

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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.

Still image for Hold the Front Page season 1 episode 2: West Sussex

2. West Sussex

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

Still image for Hold the Front Page season 1 episode 3: The Yorkshire Post

3. 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.

Still image for Hold the Front Page season 1 episode 4: Farming Life

4. 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.

Still image for Hold the Front Page season 1 episode 5: Northamptonshire Telegraph

5. 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.

Still image for Hold the Front Page season 1 episode 6: The Scotsman

6. 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.

Cast

Photo of Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar

Self - Presenter

Photo of Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe

Self - Presenter

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