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The Worst Episodes of Hold the Front Page

Every episode of Hold the Front Page ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of 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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hold the Front Page Season 1 Episode 2 - West Sussex
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - West Sussex

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hold the Front Page Season 1 Episode 3 - The Yorkshire Post
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    #2 - The Yorkshire Post

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hold the Front Page Season 1 Episode 4 - Farming Life
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    #3 - Farming Life

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hold the Front Page Season 1 Episode 5 - Northamptonshire Telegraph
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    #4 - Northamptonshire Telegraph

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hold the Front Page Season 1 Episode 6 - The Scotsman
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    #5 - The Scotsman

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Hold the Front Page Season 2 Episode 1 - Isle of Wight County Press
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    #6 - Isle of Wight County Press

    S2:E1

    Josh and Nish head to the Isle of Wight to work for the County Press, where they meet Princess Anne, visit the poo museum and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hold the Front Page Season 2 Episode 2 - Cumbria: The Westmorland Gazette
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    #7 - Cumbria: The Westmorland Gazette

    S2:E2

    Josh and Nish uncover the truth behind the mysterious Beast of Cumbria, meet the most boring man in Britain and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hold the Front Page Season 2 Episode 3 - Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly News
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    #8 - Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly News

    S2:E3

    For 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hold the Front Page Season 2 Episode 4 - Devon: The Moorlander
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    #9 - Devon: The Moorlander

    S2:E4

    Devon. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hold the Front Page Season 2 Episode 5 - Bradford: Telegraph & Argus
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    #10 - Bradford: Telegraph & Argus

    S2:E5

    The 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hold the Front Page Season 2 Episode 6 - South Wales: The South Wales Argus
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    #11 - South Wales: The South Wales Argus

    S2:E6

    Reporting 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Hold the Front Page Season 1 Episode 1 - Blackpool
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Blackpool

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"West Sussex" is the worst rated episode of "Hold the Front Page". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/11/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Yorkshire Post".