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Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith

Amy Gledhill, Ian Smith

Booking Overview

Northern News is a weekly comedy-styled news show where two London-based Northerners dig into amusing, surprising stories from the North and beyond. For PR pros, it’s a strong outlet for entertainers and comedians who can tie their public work to regional culture, current happenings, or headline-friendly talking points.

Metrics

Episodes: 138

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 8.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

naomi@plosive.co.uk

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Host

Amy Gledhill - Comedian and co-host of Northern News, based in London, teaming up with Ian Smith to find standout stories connected to the North.

Ian Smith - Comedian and co-host of Northern News, based in London, teaming up with Amy Gledhill to uncover juiciest stories from the North and beyond.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established comedians and performers with current or upcoming stand-up/touring work, plus media visibility (e.g., Radio 4 series) that makes for headline-friendly discussion.
Required Achievements:  
Stand-up touring with a new show, Comedy awards/recognition (e.g., Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated/featured in marketing), Credits in mainstream/UK media (e.g., Radio 4 series)

Recent Guest Discussions

Phil Wang - Upcoming UK Stand-up Touring; Comedic Perspective On Headlines Involving Manchester And Unusual News

Sunil Patel - Upcoming Radio 4 Work; Comedic Take On Headlines Related To Bath And A “double Banana” Discovery

Catherine Bohart - Upcoming Tour Dates; Comedic Framing Of Headlines Including “hot Irish Men” Myth-busting And Other Odd Stories

Recent Topics

Comedy, Regional Culture, Stand Up, Public Figures, Art

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith
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I'm Mr Whippy! I'm Comin' Atcha! with Tom Rosenthal

October 08, 2026

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 and sign up to his mailing list for the latest on upcoming shows and more. Want to support the pod...

The Seven Lovely B*stards

October 01, 2026

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 Patreon and unlock bags of bonus content, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy ...

Series 7 Trailer - Northern News

September 24, 2026

Northern News returns next Thursday 1 October 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frequently asked questions

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Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith
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How do I get in touch with Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith?

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith is hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith. Its publicly listed email is naomi@plosive.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith?

The publicly listed email for Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith: naomi@plosive.co.uk.

How many listeners does Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith have?

Podseeker estimates Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith?

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established comedians and performers with current or upcoming stand-up/touring work, plus media visibility (e.g., Radio 4 series) that makes for headline-friendly discussion. Common among recent guests: Stand-up touring with a new show; Comedy awards/recognition (e.g., Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated/featured in marketing); Credits in mainstream/UK media (e.g., Radio 4 series). Recent guests include Phil Wang, Sunil Patel, and Catherine Bohart.

How hard is it to get booked on Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith cover?

Recent episodes cover Comedy, Regional Culture, Stand Up, Public Figures, and Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

naomi@plosive.co.uk

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