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 2025. For tickets and information head to www.andyzaltzman.co.uk.

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Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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