Hold the Front Page

Season 2

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.

Where to Watch Hold the Front Page • Season 2

6 Episodes

Isle of Wight County Press
E1
Isle of Wight County PressNish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe work for more local newspapers, beginning by heading to the Isle of Wight to report on Cowes Week for the County Press. The boys develop a bitter rivalry with a fellow journalist, meet Princess Anne
Cumbria: The Westmorland Gazette
E2
Cumbria: The Westmorland GazetteJosh and Nish uncover the truth behind the mysterious Beast of Cumbria, meet the most boring man in Britain and more.
Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly News
E3
Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly NewsFor the first time ever, Josh and Nish are reporting overseas. In Benidorm. Their demanding editors want ten stories a day. On a desperate hunt for news, the boys find a psychic date night, a belly-buster breakfast and are marooned in the mountains.
Devon: The Moorlander
E4
Devon: The MoorlanderDevon. Josh's home county. Where his dreams of being a journalist started, and where his dad made the front page of the local paper for contesting a parking ticket... and now... finally after all these years, this is Josh's big chance to beat his dad and get his own front page.
Bradford: Telegraph & Argus
E5
Bradford: Telegraph & ArgusThe West Yorkshire city of Bradford is famous for curry, culture and crime. This week the boys are tasked with finding "good news" stories to improve the city's reputation.
South Wales: The South Wales Argus
E6
South Wales: The South Wales ArgusReporting for a daily paper, The South Wales Argus, Nish and Josh's journalistic skills will be tested to the max with harsh deadlines and fresh challenges... and trying out their Welsh without offending the whole nation.