Comedy duo's huge Sky show is axed after just one series following ratings flop
The comedian joined fellow funnyman
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But after a pretty mediocre response to the six-part show, bosses at Sky Max have decided to drop the axe - with no plans for another season.
A TV insider said: "The irony of the scenario is not lost on the creative team behind the show, because as a comedian involved in satire Josh is often making swipes at the media.
"But he got a taste of what its like to have to report on what's going on and realised just what a tough job it can be - particularly when you have to start out in the local press."
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It included stopping off in Bradford to spend time on the city's Telegraph & Argus where they reported on everything from a church of wrestling to extra hot curries and the local opera scene.
They also visited Josh's home county of Devon where they got down and dirty on the mud to report for The Moorlander newspaper, bringing news to over 100,000 people in the area.
They also went on the hunt of an escaped prisoner and attended a local sci-fi convention.
The duo even ended up in sunny Benidorm where they worked on the Euro News bringing stories to expats wanting to keep informed.
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But the reviews and the viewing figures were generally poor and their brief foray into journalism has now come to an abrupt end.
Shame.
Sky were approached for comment.
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