About this season
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 (6)
1. Blackpool
5.0Aired 4 January 2023 • 45 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.
2. West Sussex
Aired 11 January 2023 • 45 min
This time, Josh and Nish head to the south coast to dig up the biggest scoops to come out of West Sussex.
3. The Yorkshire Post
Aired 18 January 2023 • 45 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.
4. Farming Life
Aired 25 January 2023 • 45 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.
5. Northamptonshire Telegraph
Aired 1 February 2023 • 45 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.
6. The Scotsman
Aired 8 February 2023 • 45 min
Josh and Nish review Edinburgh Fringe acts for the prestigious Scotsman. Plus, a trip to a Highlands rocket test promises a world exclusive.