Urban Secrets

Experience actor Alan Cumming's tour of the UK, as he uncovers the secrets of Britain's cities. Beginning in London, he travels from St Paul's Cathedral to Soho. (1/8)

Alan Cumming's tour of the UK continues as he uncovers more secrets in urban areas. This week, he's in Brighton where he travels from the toy museum to the Royal Pavilion. (2/8)

In Bristol, Alan uncovers a grisly secret at the docks before his journey takes him deep underground in Clifton. He also visits the city's first speakeasy. (3/8)

Alan heads to Merseyside on a voyage of discovery in Liverpool. His journey takes him from a recording studio hidden in a bar to Britain's swankiest toilets. (4/8)

Alan returns to London as he walks from one iconic market to another, ambling from Smithfields to Spitalfields where he meets fellow actor Larry Lamb. (5/8)

In Newcastle, Alan discovers the hidden gems of this great north eastern city, meeting Toon Army legend Peter Beardsley and comedian Sarah Millican along the way. (6/8)

Alan heads across the Irish Sea to Dublin where he succumbs to the city's famous charm, shares a pint with Sharon Corr and unlocks a mystery in Ireland's oldest library. (7/8)

The series concludes as Alan visits Glasgow. Starting at the Necropolis, the actor's journey takes him from the world's oldest music hall to tea with a movie star. (8/8)