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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

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Season 1

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Blackpool
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2023
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
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2023
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
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2023
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
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2023
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
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2023
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
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2023
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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