Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith
Episodes
I'm eating retro beef with Pierre Novellie
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Get the trundle wheel out! with Stuart Laws
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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) e...
B&M Home Bunkers with Alison Spittle
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 vehi...
Supersonic Millipede Train with Andy Zaltzman
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ian welcomes back yet another previous guest correspondent to the studio, it's the brilliant Andy Zaltzman!Headlines this week include the d...
Widnes-upon-Fitness with Stevie Martin
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Series 6 Trailer - Northern News
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Northern News Live in Leeds with Jessica Knappett
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Northern News Live in Sheffield with Chris Cantrill
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
Yorkshire News of the Week Quiz #2 (and Cracker Eating Challenge)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To watch the full video episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest sto...
BONUS: Northern News Live in Hull with Dan Sproats
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
Bonus Kiell Smith-Bynoe
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon video episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest...
Taste testing Yorkshire Pudding Beer
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon video episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest...
Big Donko
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon video episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest...
Christmas Letterbox Ham (with guest correspondent Kiell Smith-Bynoe)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
Northern News: Unheard Bits #4
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
Amy and Ian’s Off Menu menus FIGHT
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
Creaky Bow, Mr Dongle-Dongle and Thwack (with guest correspondent Maisie Adam)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Yorkshire News of the Week Quiz
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
Honky Tonk and a Winky Wonk (with guest correspondent Josie Long)
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bonus Admiral Fallow
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
You've gone noodle doodle (with guest correspondent Admiral Fallow)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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!H...
The A-Z of Evil Storm Names
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
Anything can be a piss cloth (with guest correspondent Molly McGuinness)
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 centr...
Couple a mow-the-lawns on't ken
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
Why is she a triangle? (with guest correspondent Suzi Ruffell)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 stink...
Kevin’s got two eyes!
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
Havoc has been wreaked! (with guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq)
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Storm Aieiemee
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
I'm normal, are you? (with guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson)
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cumbria Mermaid School
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
I've fly-tipped myself again (with guest correspondent George Lewis)
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Do you want an iconic tree?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
We got got-got by the bot-bot
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rh...
BONUS Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
I'm Too Bumbastic (Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025)
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Alex Horne
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stori...
Lollipop Ladies and Chuppa Chaps (with guest correspondent Alex Horne)
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lolli...
Series 5 Trailer - Northern News
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northern News returns with a brand new series, starting this Thursday 25th September 2025.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastWant E...
Everything Is (Northern) News
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northern News is on a series break, but we'll be back very soon! To tide you over until then, you can enjoy WEEKLY bonus episodes over on our Patreon....
Why is there such a rise in gimps?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northern News is on a series break, but we'll be back very soon! To tide you over until then, you can enjoy WEEKLY bonus episodes over on our Patreon....
What's THAT doing here?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northern News is on a series break, but we'll be back very soon! To tide you over until then, you can enjoy WEEKLY bonus episodes over on our Patreon....
They all have cloacas!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northern News is on a series break, but we'll be back very soon! To tide you over until then, you can enjoy WEEKLY bonus episodes over on our Patreon....
Really Nice and Really Sinister
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northern News is on a series break, but we'll be back very soon! To tide you over until then, you can enjoy WEEKLY bonus episodes over on our Patreon....
Charles Bronson Karaoke
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northern News is on a series break, but we'll be back very soon! To tide you over until then, you can enjoy WEEKLY bonus episodes over on our Patreon....
Northern News Postbag Special #4
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Ian look through some of the LOVELY things that Northern News listeners have sent in!This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the ...
If You Take My Pig, Take Me Too (with guest correspondent Janine Harouni)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Morphing into Alan Partridge (with guest correspondent John Robins)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill bring you the weirdest local news stories.Headlines this week include teens in Sheffield fighting for the right t...
It's Top Shelf Bananas! (Live at The Bill Murray)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Northern News Death Train (with guest correspondent Emily Campbell)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Room 101 (Patreon Teaser)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we've reached 101 episodes of the podcast, in this week's bonus episode Amy and Ian decide what, or who, they would put in Room 101. This is a...
Would you drink a ham drink?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Depressed Pat and His Little Dead Cat (Patreon Teaser)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Patreon, to celebrate the 100 episode milestone Ian brings us a story featuring the number 100, and Amy impresses us all with her countin...
100th Episode Special! (with messages from Lou Sanders, Rob Auton, Jessica Knappett, John Kearns, Stevie Martin and Chris Cantrill)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 100th Episode! To celebrate, everyone can enjoy watching the full video episode on Patreon ...for free! Head over to www.patreon.com/NorthernNew...
The North-o-meter Test (Patreon Teaser)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The results are in! Amy and Ian take the North-o-meter test to see if they're still Northern enough for the pod. This is a preview of a Patreon episod...
Mr Whippy Universe (with guest correspondent Glenn Moore)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Are you chonking my bonce? (Patreon Teaser)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Patreon this week, Amy and Ian delve into a story sent in by a listener - all about that horrible penguin, Feathers McGraw.This is a preview of a P...
The Rest Is Northern News
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Drawing each other VIDEO (Patreon teaser)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amy and Ian draw each other.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy WEEKLY bonus content, videos,...
Piss Hound Snake (with guest correspondent Sikisa)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 toile...
Little Baby Lucifer (Patreon Teaser)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's bonus episode is a story sent in by a listener, about a (possibly satanic) baby.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To watch the full ...
Bigger than a Bollard? (with guest correspondent Andrew Hunter Murray)
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Doing Wordle (yet again) VIDEO (Patreon Teaser)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Ian revisit Wordle in this Patreon video episode. This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To watch the full episode and to enjoy WEEKLY bonus ...
Hot Mess Kebab (with guest correspondent Joe Kent-Walters)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 revie...
Solving Riddles (Patreon Teaser)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Patreon, Ian and Amy solve some riddles.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy WEEKLY bonus...
Don't Feed the Nanas! (with guest correspondent Abi Clarke)
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
But I haven’t pissed the bed! (Patreon Teaser)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
P.S.A. Amy has definitely never pissed the bedThis is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy WEEKLY bonus content,...
You're Beef, If Anything (Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024)
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Northern News Q&A: Favourite discontinued sweets (Patreon Teaser)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Q&A special, and Amy and Ian get nostalgic about sweets from their childhood.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the...
Weasels that have Wronged Me (with guest correspondent Red Richardson)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Phantom Gnome Snatcher (with guest correspondent Sara Pascoe)
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-snatch...
Doing the NYT Games again (VIDEO episode available on Patreon)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a genuinely exhilarating first edition, this week Amy and Ian return to the NYT Games app puzzles including The Mini (crossword), Wordle and Con...
Series 4 Trailer - Northern News
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 @Northe...
Northern News Q&A Special 6 (Patreon Teaser)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Q&A special, Ian and Amy decide what their serial killer calling card would be, and suggest the best test to become an honorary nor...
Respectfully, No More Bananas (Patreon Teaser)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Patreon time and, in a controversial twist, this week Ian shares a story from THE MIDLANDS. To listen to the full epsiode and to enjoy WEEKLY bon...
Northern News Q&A Special 5 (Patreon Teaser)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Q&A Special - Ian shares his signature dish recipe and Amy ranks the nightclubs of Hull.To listen to the full epsiode and to enjoy WE...
Doing the NYT Games (VIDEO episode available on Patreon)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Patreon, Amy and Ian do the NYT Games app puzzles including The Mini (crossword), Wordle and Connections.To play along and watch the full...
The Heft of the Hefty Heffer (Patreon Teaser)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Patreon is a news story sent in by a listener, all about a missing plastic cow in Yorkshire.To listen to the full epsiode and to enjoy WEE...
Bonus Poppy Hillstead and Dr Benji Waterhouse (Patreon Teaser)
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Patreon episode is some unheard content from guest correspondents Poppy Hillstead and Dr Benji Waterhouse.To listen to the full epsiode an...
Northern News Live in Manchester (Patreon Teaser)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Patreon is the final live show from the Northern News Tour of T'North, coming to you from Fairfield Social Club in Manchester. And if you'...
Northern News: Unheard Bits #3 (Patreon Teaser)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exclusively for Patreon and Apple Subs, enjoy some more Northern News unheard bits.To listen to the full epsiode and to enjoy WEEKLY bonus content, vi...
Northern News Live in Leeds with Jessica Knappett (Patreon Teaser)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Patreon exclusive is the live show recorded in Leeds on the Northern News Tour of T'North! Ian and Amy are joined by incredible guest corr...
Bonus Sofie Hagen, Daniel Foxx, Cariad Lloyd and Harriet Kemsley (Patreon Teaser)
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Patreon episode is exclusive, unheard bonus content from guest correspondents Sofie Hagen, Daniel Foxx, Cariad Lloyd and Harriet Kemsley.T...
Northern News Live in Hull with Dan Sproats (Patreon Teaser)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Patreon episode is another live recording from the Northern News Tour of T'North! This show comes to you live from Social in Hull, where A...
Northern News: Unheard Bits #2 (Patreon Teaser)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian and Amy share another instalment of the best unheard bits, exclusively for Patreon.This series is over for now, but in the meantime you can enjoy ...
Northern News Live in Sheffield with Chris Cantrill (Patreon Teaser)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Patreon episode is a very special live recording from the Northern News Tour of T'North! This first show comes to you live from the Leadmi...
Live at the Apollo Debrief! (Patreon Teaser)
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian and Amy have both just been on Live at the Apollo! In this week's Patreon episode, they give us a behind the scenes insight into what it was like ...
Northern News: Unheard Bits (Patreon Teaser)
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Ian share some of the best unheard bits, exclusively for Patreon.This series is over for now, but in the meantime you can enjoy WEEKLY bonus c...
Be'ave Yourself with them Wings (with guest correspondent Ross Noble)
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Northern News Q&A Special 4 (Patreon Teaser)
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Ian sift through the Northern News postbag once again and read messages from listeners.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus cont...
You’re so 2000 and Hives (with guest correspondent Scott Bennett)
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 snapp...
New Year's Resolutions (Patreon Teaser)
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Ian and Amy try to choose their new years resolutions.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos,...
Sexy Fisherman Calendar (with guest correspondent Chloe Petts)
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Father Piss-mas (Patreon Teaser)
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas has come early to Bridlington, East Yorkshire; Ian and Amy find out why in this week's bonus episode.To listen to the full bonus episode and...
Look what the Reindeers Have Done (with guest correspondent Andy Zaltzman)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London find the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include the un...
Thank Goodness You’re Here! (Video Game) with Chris Cantrill - Patreon Teaser
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian has been playing the brand new video game Thank Goodness You're Here!, set in a fictional Northern town. In this week's bonus episode, Amy and Ian...
Gingerbread Man's Eaten Himself (with guest correspondent Huge Davies)
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Bonus Sophie Duker, Stephen Bailey, Jenny Ryan, Chloe Radcliffe, Russell Kane and Sarah Keyworth (Patreon Teaser)
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's bonus is chat tapas: enjoy exclusive unheard bits from guest correspondents Sophie Duker, Stephen Bailey, Jenny Ryan, Chloe Radcliffe, Rus...
Just Aliens Everywhere (with guest correspondent Jenny Ryan)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Goole Salt and Pepper Pots REVEAL Teaser (Video episode available on Patreon)
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The residents of Goole voted on which of their two historic water towers should be a salt or pepper shaker. The results are in and Ian has finally rec...