Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith
Plosive 139 episodes Nov 12, 2026
Northern News is a comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London. Each week they search local newspapers from the North of England for quirky, juicy stories that listeners might otherwise miss. The show mixes hometown anecdotes, local headlines, and listener contributions. It is produced by Plosive.
Episodes
Half human, half sludge
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith are here with more nonsense news from the North.Headlines this week include a dog lost at sea, and Amy poses a very serious alien-based conundrum to Ian.And Amy Gledhill is going on tour next year with her brand new stand-up show Thanks For Having Me. For tickets and dates head to plosive.co.uk.Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon and unlock bags of bonus
Bedbug and Breakfast with Amy Matthews
This week we welcome another Amy on the pod, it's the brilliant Amy Matthews!Headlines this week include a woman reunited with a very old outfit, and Hull Maritime Museum wants visitors to have a whale of a time.Amy Matthews is on tour with her brilliant stand-up show Definitions of Toast, around the UK until December. For tickets head to www.amymatthewscomedy.comAnd Amy Gledhill is going on t
10/10 Scary with Dan Schreiber
It's spooooooky season! To mark Halloween this week Amy and Ian are joined by very special guest, No Such Thing As A Fish's own Dan Schreiber! (aka Dan Schrei-BOO)Headlines this week include a hell-money mystery in Hong Kong, and more UFO activity in the north.Dan is on tour with his brilliant solo show This Changes Everything until the end of November. For tickets and information head to
And you think the vape has made that better?
Northern comedians living in London, Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, catch up on the daftest news stories from the north. Headlines this week include too many memorial benches in Hartlepool, and Amy confesses a new addiction. Amy is going on tour next year with her brand new stand-up show Thanks For Having Me. For tickets and dates head to plosive.co.uk.Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon and un
The Snake, the Boy, the Pig and the Grandfather Clock That’s Come Alive
Ian and Amy are here with more curious news stories from the North!Headlines this week include an 18 foot python on the run, and a teen with an aversion to washing dishes becomes a fire rescue hero.Amy is going on tour next year with her brand new stand-up show Thanks For Having Me. For tickets and dates head to plosive.co.uk.Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon and unlock bags of bonus conte
I'm Mr Whippy! I'm Comin' Atcha! with Tom Rosenthal
This week on the podcast, Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by comedian, actor and writer Tom Rosenthal! Headlines this week include new rules for ice-cream van music in South Yorkshire, and a man gets fined for using a crutch as a projectile.Amy is going on tour next year with her brand new stand-up show Thanks For Having Me. For tickets and dates head to plosive.co.uk.Follow Tom @rosengrams a
The Seven Lovely B*stards
Northern News is BACK with a brand new series!Headlines this week include a competitive Microsoft Excel champion from Scunthorpe goes for gold, and a woman "treats" her husband-to-be with a surprise for their wedding day. Amy is going on tour next year with her brand new stand-up show Thanks For Having Me. For tickets and dates head to plosive.co.uk.Want to support the pod? Join our Patr
Series 7 Trailer - Northern News
Northern News returns next Thursday 1 October 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You only play Mark Owen twice in your career with Phil Wang
It's the series finale and to celebrate, Amy is BACK! Joining them this week in the studio is friend of the pod Phil Wang.Headlines this week include Hollywood legend Robert de Niro's quest to build a swanky new restaurant in Manchester and a yellow BMW driver gets caught driving home from court (immediately after being issued a driving ban).Phil Wang will be touring his brand new stand-up show Uh
That's a triple banana! with Sunil Patel
This week, it's the wonderful Sunil Patel joining Ian in the studio!Headlines this week include the discovery of a DOUBLE BANANA, and some shopkeepers in Sunil's hometown of Bath with an attitude problem.Sunil's Radio 4 series Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Living Forever is out this summer. To keep up to date with this and other upcoming work follow him on Instagram @sunilpatelsolutionsAnd we'l
It was me, I hid in that hot tub! with Catherine Bohart
This week on the podcast Ian is joined by the brilliant Catherine Bohart!Headlines this week include some bubble loving car thieves, and a story debunking the myth of Hot Irish Men. Catherine is going on tour this autumn with her brand new show Borrowing Trouble, kicking off at London's Soho Theatre and then around the UK. For tickets and dates head to catherinebohart.com.And we'll be heading up t
I'm eating retro beef with Pierre Novellie
Ian is joined this week by a guest host even more northern than him, Pierre Novellie!Headlines this week include an all you can eat crisp buffet, and some devastating news for the Isle of Man - a small road is closed. Pierre is still touring his brilliant stand-up show You Sit There, I'll Stand Here around the UK. For tickets and dates head to pierrenovellie.com. Check out Pierre's brand new podca
Get the trundle wheel out! with Stuart Laws
This week, Ian is joined by special guest host Stuart Laws!Headlines this week include a man who eats 3kg of fizzy cola bottles and (unsurprisingly) ends up in hospital, and a dramatic helicopter incident in otherwise sleepy Chalfont St Peter.Stuart is heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with a series of shows titled Late Night with Stuart Laws, where he'll be performing a completely di
B&M Home Bunkers with Alison Spittle
Joining Ian in't studio this week is the wonderful Alison Spittle!Headlines this week include a man making impulsive decisions about a heavy good vehicle, and a nuclear bunker nearly falls into the sea.Alison is currently on tour around the UK and Ireland with her award-winning show Big, and next month she'll be performing at London's Leicester Square Theatre! For tickets and dates head to her lin
Supersonic Millipede Train with Andy Zaltzman
This week Ian welcomes back yet another previous guest correspondent to the studio, it's the brilliant Andy Zaltzman!Headlines this week include the discovery of some extremely large creepy crawlies, and Andy brings what is quite possible the oldest story we've ever had on the podcast.Andy's continues touring his brilliant show The Zaltgeist around the UK for just a few more weeks. For tickets and
Widnes-upon-Fitness with Stevie Martin
Northern News is BACK with a brand new series, and this time Amy and Ian are welcoming back some of their favourite guest correspondents to join them IN'T STUDIO. Kicking off the series is brilliant comedian and pal, Stevie Martin!Headlines this week include a terrible tattoo made even worse, and a very interesting (read: potentially inappropriate) auntie/nephew relationship. Stevie continues tou
Series 6 Trailer - Northern News
Northern News returns this Thursday 2 April 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Northern News Live in Manchester (Fairfield Social Club - Jun 2024)
To tide you over until the new series begins, we are releasing some previously Patreon-only content to the masses. This week is the last of the live shows from our 2024 Tour of T'North!This week Amy and Ian come to you live from an old abattoir aka Fairfield Social Club in Manchester. We love you Manchester.Want to be at the next live show? Northern News will be recording a live edition of the pod
Northern News Live in Leeds with Jessica Knappett
B-b-b-bonus time! To tide you over until the new series begins, we are releasing some previously Patreon-only content to the masses. Over the coming weeks you can enjoy the live recordings of our 2024 Tour of T'North!This week is the live show recorded in Leeds! Ian and Amy are joined by incredible guest correspondent, Jessica Knappett.Want to be at the next live show? Northern News will be record
Northern News Live in Sheffield with Chris Cantrill
It's another BONUS ep! To tide you over until the new series begins, we are releasing some previously Patreon-only content to the masses. Over the coming weeks you can enjoy the live recordings of our 2024 Tour of T'North!This week's tour show comes to you live from the beloved old venue The Leadmill in Sheffield, where Amy and Ian are joined by guest correspondent Chris Cantrill.Check out Chris'
Northern News Live in Hull with Dan Sproats
It's BONUS time! To tide you over until the new series begins, we are releasing some previously Patreon-only content to the masses. Over the coming weeks you can enjoy the live recordings of our 2024 Tour of T'North!This first show comes to you live from Social in Hull, where Amy and Ian are joined by guest correspondent Dan Sproats aka Ian's old drama teacher.Want to be at the next live show? Nor
Christmas Letterbox Ham (with guest correspondent Kiell Smith-Bynoe)
It's Christmas Special time, and Amy and Ian ring in the festive season with special guest Kiell Smith-Bynoe in the studio! Enjoy the full video episode over on our Patreon.Ian's on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.And we'll be heading up t'North to record a live edition of the pod at Crossed Wires P
Creaky Bow, Mr Dongle-Dongle and Thwack (with guest correspondent Maisie Adam)
It's the series finale, and Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by guest correspondent Maisie Adam! To celebrate, you can enjoy the full video episode over on our Patreon.Headlines this week include: a couple devastated as their favourite Pizza Hut shuts down, and a sheep is absolutely "asking for it" in Yorkshire.Maisie is going on tour with her new show 'Whatsherface' in autumn 2026. For ticket
Honky Tonk and a Winky Wonk (with guest correspondent Josie Long)
Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find the silliest news from up north, and are joined by guest correspondent Josie Long!Headlines this week include: a honky-tonk bar with a shushy-shush policu, and a retiring greengrocer with too many mates to mention.Josie is on tour with her incredible stand-up show 'Now Is The Time Of Monsters'. For tickets and information head josielong.com.And Ian's on tour with hi
You've gone noodle doodle (with guest correspondent Admiral Fallow)
Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondents Sarah Hayes and Louis Abbott from the band Admiral Fallow!Headlines this week include: an impressive delay-repay scam, and some (Yorkshire) pudding on (black) pudding action.Admiral Fallow's brand new album First Of The Birds is out now! Available online, or in your favourite record shop. And Ian's goin
Anything can be a piss cloth (with guest correspondent Molly McGuinness)
Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondent Molly McGuinness!Headlines this week include: a garden centre with a dog-piss problem, and the soul of a man is trapped in a fish.Molly will be performing her award-winning show 'Slob' at London's Soho Theatre. For tickets and information head to sohotheatre.com.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Come
Why is she a triangle? (with guest correspondent Suzi Ruffell)
Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondent Suzi Ruffell!Headlines this week include : The world's stinkiest fruit causes chaos in Lytham, and a hot naked man is on the loose.Catch Suzi on tour around the UK with her brilliant stand-up show 'The Juggle'. For tickets and information head to suziruffell.com.Read Suzi's brilliant memoir, Am I Having Fun N
Havoc has been wreaked! (with guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq)
Happy Halloween (Eve)! To celebrate scary season, comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find the spookiest news from up north, and are joined by guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq!Headlines this week include a woman's haunted dolls wreaking havoc, and the abandoned village of Wharram Percy might have a zombie problem.Urooj will be at London's Soho Theatre with her brilliant stand-up show 'How To Be A
I'm normal, are you? (with guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson)
Ian and Amy catch up on news from up t'North, and are joined by guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson!Headlines this week include the happiest workplace in the UK, and a woman in Australia with Foreign Accent Syndrome.Kieran will be going around the UK for just a few more weeks with his latest show 'Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America'. For tickets head to www.berksnest.com/kieran. Follow him on Instagr
I've fly-tipped myself again (with guest correspondent George Lewis)
Amy and Ian share news from the north, and are joined by guest correspondent George Lewis!Headlines this week include a mysterious pigeon poo problem, and the introduction of some x-rated entertainment in care homes. George is heading out on the final few weeks of his tour 'The Best Thing You'll Ever Do'. For tickets head to georgelewiscomedian.com.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy
We got got-got by the bot-bot
Ian amd Amy bring you news from the North. Headlines this week include Hull's first sumo wrestler, and we uncover the truth about Blankets for Baby Rhinos. And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show dis
I'm Too Bumbastic (Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025)
This week's Northern News is a special live recording from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025! Headlines this week include a gimp-mask wearing lurker (see our recent Patreon episode for more on this), and a man living out his train driving dreams.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.Wa
Lollipop Ladies and Chuppa Chaps (with guest correspondent Alex Horne)
Northern News is BACK! Amy and Ian kick off a brand new series with special guest correspondent, little Alex Horne!Headlines this week include a Lollipop-man banned from giving high fives, and a poultry robbery in Hutton Cranswick.Alex's children's book The Last Pebble is available to buy here.And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets a
Series 5 Trailer - Northern News
Northern News returns with a brand new series, starting this Thursday 25th September 2025.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
If You Take My Pig, Take Me Too (with guest correspondent Janine Harouni)
It's the series finale! To help see us out, Amy and Ian are joined by very special guest correspondent Janine Harouni - in the studio.Headlines this week include a pig on Staten Island being evicted from her home, and the locals have something to say about it.Janine is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe festival and then around the world with her brand new show 'This Is What You Waited For'. For tick
Morphing into Alan Partridge (with guest correspondent John Robins)
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill bring you the weirdest local news stories.Headlines this week include teens in Sheffield fighting for the right to wear shorts, and an urn found in Goole Tesco. Featuring guest correspondent, John Robins!You can listen to John's podcast 'How Do You Cope?' wherever you listen. John is going on tour with 'Elis & John: That Feels Significant Live!' this autumn
It's Top Shelf Bananas! (Live at The Bill Murray)
Live from the Bill Murray Comedy Club in London, Amy and Ian share weird stories from the North.Want to be at the next live recording of Northern News? You can be! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on 20 August 2025. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount
The Northern News Death Train (with guest correspondent Emily Campbell)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith bring you silly stories from the silliest half of the country.Headlines this week include Massive Attack's green initiative in Manchester, and a weird and useless cycle semi-circle appears in Calderdale.Featuring guest correspondent, Olympic Weightlifter Emily Campbell!Northern News will be recording a special LIVE edition of the podcast at the Edinburgh Fringe
Would you drink a ham drink?
Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find weird news from the North.Headlines this week include a look at Wigan's best and worst hygiene ratings, and a couple who might love crisps a bit too much. Northern News will be recording a special LIVE edition of the podcast at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on 20 August. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to nor
100th Episode Special! (with messages from Lou Sanders, Rob Auton, Jessica Knappett, John Kearns, Stevie Martin and Chris Cantrill)
Happy 100th Episode! To celebrate, everyone can enjoy watching the full video episode on Patreon ...for free! Head over to www.patreon.com/NorthernNews.In a Northern News first, this week Ian personally reports back from a news story location - the most haunted home in Britain, 30 East Drive in Pontefract.And to celebrate hitting a hundo, we hear 100th episode wishes from some of our favourite pas
Mr Whippy Universe (with guest correspondent Glenn Moore)
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill find the weirdest stories from the North.Headlines this week include a dodgy sheep curry, and a man who builds a castle in his garden. Featuring guest correspondent, Glenn Moore!Glenn is taking his brand new show 'Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?' to the Edinburgh Fringe and then on tour around the UK. For tickets and information head to www.glennmoorecomed
The Rest Is Northern News
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith report on the weirdest news from up t'North,Headlines this week include a poncy sconce discovered in Yorkshire, and Wigan names the first EVER flatpack furniture champion.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail
Piss Hound Snake (with guest correspondent Sikisa)
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill read you the silliest news stories from the North.Headlines this week include a nasty surprise in someone's toilet, and Aldi crowns its biggest superfan. Featuring guest correspondent, Sikisa!Sikisa is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe with her brand new show 'Serving Justice' from 1 Aug-24 Aug. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.Want Extra! Extra!
Bigger than a Bollard? (with guest correspondent Andrew Hunter Murray)
Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith sift through the local papers of the North.Headlines this week include a stolen caravan, and Sir Ian McKellen's pub get a dubious hygiene rating.Featuring guest correspondent, Andrew Hunter Murray!Andrew's latest book 'A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering' is out in paperback now and is available to buy here.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly
Hot Mess Kebab (with guest correspondent Joe Kent-Walters)
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill catch up on the weirdest stories from t'North.Headlines this week include a flock of sheep on a roof, and a review of a hot mess of a kebab.Featuring guest correspondent, Joe Kent-Walters!Joe is taking his brand new show 'Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)' to the Edinburgh Fringe. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.And fo
Don't Feed the Nanas! (with guest correspondent Abi Clarke)
Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith share weird tales from the North.Headlines this week include a look at Manchester United's new stadium design, and a group of nanas knitting blankets for *checks notes* ...baby rhinos.Featuring guest correspondent, Abi Clarke!Abi is on tour with her debut stand-up hour Role Model. For tickets and information head to www.livenation.co.uk.And follow her on Instagram @abicl
You're Beef, If Anything (Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024)
This week's episode is a special live edition of the podcast, recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.Headlines this week include a owl that causes havoc at a wedding, and a man who's chuffed after finding a massive chip.Catch Ian's brand new show Foot Spa Half Empty live at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our P
Weasels that have Wronged Me (with guest correspondent Red Richardson)
Ian and Amy sift through the local rags to catch up on news from THE NORTH.Headlines this week include what you should be eating for breakfast, and a punch up at a local council meeting.Featuring guest correspondent, Red Richardson!Follow him on Instagram @redrichardsoncomedy and never miss a video.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount c
Phantom Gnome Snatcher (with guest correspondent Sara Pascoe)
Your two favourite Northerners are BACK with a brand new series of ridiculous news from up t'north. Headlines this week include a phantom gnome-snatcher coming clean and, the one you've all been waiting for, the result's of Britain's Best Fish & Chip Awards.Featuring guest correspondent, Sara Pascoe!You can hear Sara's own podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club wherever you get your pod
Series 4 Trailer - Northern News
Get your gravy boat ready, Northern News is BACK with a brand new series starting next Thursday 1st May 2025.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
Be'ave Yourself with them Wings (with guest correspondent Ross Noble)
For the series finale, comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill are joined live in the studio by northern icon, Ross Noble!Headlines this week include an unexpected surprise in a Yorkshire charity shop, and the rolling hills of Northumberlandia being desecrated by walkers.Ross is going on tour around the UK with his brand new show Cranium of Curiosities from October 2025. Tickets are on sale now at ro
You’re so 2000 and Hives (with guest correspondent Scott Bennett)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, ring in the new year with the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include an alligator snapping turtle found very far from home, and a look through New Year's traditions from around the UK.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Scott BennettScott is on tour this year with his shows Blood Sugar Baby and Stuff throughout 2025. For tickets an
Sexy Fisherman Calendar (with guest correspondent Chloe Petts)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London find the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include a look at Flamborough and Scarborough's unusual Boxing Day traditions, and Hull's KCOM dad goes to find his massive head.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Chloe Petts.Chloe is on tour with her new show How You See Me, How You Don't from January 2025.
Look what the Reindeers Have Done (with guest correspondent Andy Zaltzman)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London find the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include the unusual casting of Nigella Lawson in the Greggs festive advert, and the residents of Goole are disappointed by the town Christmas tree (again).Featuring guest correspondent, Andy Zaltzman.Catch Andy on tour with his new show The Zaltgeist from January
Gingerbread Man's Eaten Himself (with guest correspondent Huge Davies)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include an accidental peep show at a church in Hornsey, and the residents of Howden kick off about new plans for a solar farm.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Huge Davies.Huge will be on tour with his show Album 4 My Ancestors (dead) fr
Just Aliens Everywhere (with guest correspondent Jenny Ryan)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include the story of the mysterious Stone Circle in the Lake District, and an international cocaine operation that was busted in Hull.Featuring guest correspondent, Chaser and performer Jenny Ryan.Catch Jenny's panto performance in 'Beauty and
Fog On’t Snake’s Pass (with guest correspondent Russell Kane)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include killer ferrets eating thousands of pounds worth of fish, and a northern holidaymaker who has forgotten his Ps & Qs in Thailand. Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Russell Kane.Russell's stand up tour 'Hyperactive' continues th
Greggs Champagne Bar (with guest correspondent Poppy Hillstead)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include a man from Goole who's chopped down a protected tree, and the newly opened Greggs champagne bar in Newcastle.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Poppy Hillstead.Listen to Poppy's podcast Brainwash Me on your favourite podcast app.W
Eeeee Liquid (with guest correspondent Daliso Chaponda)
A comedy news podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include a police raid of illegal fake vapes in Goole, and a shocking price rise of bus fares in Yorkshire.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Daliso ChapondaDaliso is on tour with his show Feed This Black Man Again. For tickets and in
Me Floaty Ring! (with guest correspondent Sara Barron)
Ian and Amy are two Northerners in London, desperately trying to keep up with what's going on up North.Headlines this week include a woman restoring people's beloved teddy bears, and Peaky Blinders stars Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy make a surprise appearance in Goole.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sara Barron.Sara's podcast They Like To Watch, with Succession show runner Jesse Armstrong
You're Haunted 24/7 (with guest correspondent Rhys James)
This Halloween, Amy and Ian find the spookiest news stories from the North.Headlines this week include spilt drinks in a haunted pub, and a team of ghost hunters get spooked by a photo.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Rhys James.Rhys' stand up special 'Spilt Milk' is available to pre-order now at rhysjames.co.ukWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, vid
Quadruple Decker Bus (with guest correspondent Dr Benji Waterhouse)
Amy and Ian find the silliest news from up t'North. Headlines this week include an exciting new bus service in North Yorkshire, and a traffic warden in Cheshire being a total jobsworth.Featuring guest correspondent, NHS Psychiatrist and writer, Dr Benji Waterhouse.Benji's book You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here is available to buy now.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonu
Barnsley Playboy Bungalow (with guest correspondent Sophie Duker)
Ian and Amy find the silliest stories from the North of England.Headlines this week include a woman whose dream job will take her from Barnsley to LA, and Amy and Ian find out how oysters are born.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sophie Duker.Sophie is touring around the UK with her new stand-up show 'But Daddy, I Love Her!'. For tickets and information head to sophieduker.com.Want Extra! E
You Can't Burn Wet (with guest correspondent Stephen Bailey)
Ian and Amy find the weirdest news from up t'north. Headlines this week include a cat owner who gets a shocking surprise, and a 1p coin that could make you a pretty penny.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Stephen Bailey.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to nor
No Slutty Fonts Please (with guest correspondent Hayley Ellis)
The weirdest news stories from the Naaaaarth.Headlines this week include a bread throwing festival, and a puppy who his day in court.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Hayley Ellis.Hayley is touring around the UK with her show 'Hayley's Comic'. For tickets and information head to hayleyellis.comWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount
There's a Dog in the Playground! (with guest correspondent Janice Connolly)
Amy and Ian find the silliest news from the North of England.Headlines this week include a disgruntled holiday-maker from York, and a Newcastle man who get wrongly arrested.Featuring guest correspondent, Janice Connolly aka Barbara Nice.Janice is touring around the UK with her new show 'FUN! with Barbara Nice'. For tickets and information head to www.mrsbarbaranice.com.Want Extra! Extra! content?
100% Gutter Ball (with guest correspondent David O'Doherty)
Amy and Ian are back with a brand new series, sifting through the papers to find you the weirdest news stories from up North. Headlines this week include a mystery smell wafting across Leeds, and a mystery gel found across the Yorkshire moors.Featuring guest correspondent, David O'Doherty.David's new podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? is available to listen wherever you get your podcasts. Want Ext
Distant Trucker Relaxation Tape (with guest correspondent John Kearns)
For the series finale, Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by guest correspondent, John Kearns! Top stories this week include a grandad who's in for a surprise at Karen's Diner, and something's kicking off on Ian's parents' street in Goole. John's stand-up special 'The Varnishing Days' will be available to stream on Now TV from 31 August 2024.For weekly episodes during the series break, join our
One Bean, Eight Sausages (with guest correspondent Sarah Keyworth)
Amy and Ian find bizarre stories from up north. Headlines this week include a fake skull on a stick discovered in the woods, and a woman outraged by the number of crisps in a packet. Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sarah Keyworth. Sarah will be on tour around the UK with their incredible new show 'My Eyes Are Up Here' from September. For tickets and dates head to www.sarahkeyworth.co.
Happy Yorkshire Day! (with guest correspondent Katy Wix)
Amy and Ian celebrate Yorkshire Day by finding the silliest local news stories from God's Own County. Headlines this week include a woman from Rotherham who's terrified of a smooth criminal, and a couple who will NOT be visiting the quaint Yorkshire town of Helmsley again.Featuring guest correspondent, Katy Wix.Katy's book Delicacy: A Memoir About Cake and Death is available to buy now. Want Extra
The Nightmare Vegetables (with guest correspondent Danny Beard)
Ian and Amy scour the local papers of the north to find the weirdest stories. Headlines this week include the discovery of a new health-food, and the nickname Goole is struggling to shrug off.Featuring guest correspondent, Ru Paul's Drag Race UK winner - broadcaster and performer Danny Beard.Danny will be touring their critically acclaimed show with live band 'Straight Expectations' around the UK.
Never Drink and Dog (with guest correspondent Chloe Radcliffe)
Two northerners living down south catch up on the weirdest new stories from the north. Headlines this week include the most romantic spots in Yorkshire, and a cafe in Sheffield with a dogging problem.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Chloe Radcliffe.Chloe will be heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 31July to 13 August with her show Proud Raccoon. For tickets and information head to
Huffin' and Puffin' for Puffins (with guest correspondent Larry Dean)
Amy and Ian find silly news from the north. Headlines this week include a Puffin festival in Yorkshire, and an unusual competitive sport in Barnsley.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Larry Dean.Larry will be taking his new show 'Dodger' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August and around the UK from September. For tickets and information head to larrydean.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Jo
What an Apostrophe Sounds Like (with guest correspondent Stuart Laws)
Amy and Ian bring you bizarre news from the North. Headlines this week include a northern train line introducing AI, and some missing punctuation that's got locals fuming.Featuring guest correspondent, Stuart Laws.Stuart will be taking his brand new show 'Stuart Laws Has to Be Joking?' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For tickets and information head to tickets.edfringe.com.Want Extra! Extra! con
You Can't Double Die (with guest correspondent Bella Hull)
Two northerners now living down south find the silliest news stories from up t'north. Headlines this week include a boy from Yorkshire who takes home the gold at the European Seagull Screeching Competition, and an agricultural drone is being used to plant "oil seed rape".Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Bella Hull.Bella will be taking her new show 'Piggie' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
40 Packets of Ham (with guest correspondent Jin Hao Li)
Ian and Amy scour the papers for silliest news this week. Top stories this week include a headless beast found on a beach on the Yorkshire coast. Could it be Thor the wanking walrus?Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Jin Hao Li.Jin will be performing his show 'Swimming in a Submarine' at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For tickets and information head to tickets.edfringe.comNorthern Ne
Leave Bingo Alone (with guest correspondent Marjolein Robertson)
Two northern pals living in London find out what's been 'appenin' oop narth. Headlines this week include a cheeky Specsavers marketing campaign in Liverpool, and a birthday card that's arrived a bit late.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Marjolein Robertson.Marjolein is taking her brand new show 'O' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For tickets and information head to tickets.edfringe.comNor
Northern News Tasting Menu
In this special sneak peek into the Northern News Patreon, Ian and Amy come up with their ultimate Northern tasting menu.For weekly bonus content like this, Q&As, postbag specials, Daniel Bedingfield debriefs, BTS clips, extra guest stories and more, sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Northern News are touring t'north! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, L
A Hot Bean Bag (Live at The Bill Murray)
Live from The Bill Murray Comedy Club in London, Amy and Ian share news from up north.Want to be at the next live recording of Northern News? You can be! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield from 23-28 June 2024. For tickets head to plosive.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS cl
The Anxious Pig is Coming (with guest correspondent Sunil Patel)
Amy and Ian keep up with the news up north. Top stories this week include a woman who is being stalked by a UFO, and Rate My Takeaway's visit to Amy's favourite chippy in Hull.Featuring guest correspondent, actor and comedian Sunil Patel.Sunil stars in series 'Alice & Jack' available to watch on Channel 4 and 'Things You Should Have Done' available on BBC iPlayer.Northern News are touring t'no
