Urban Secrets

20141 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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Alan Cumming visits a number of Britain's most influential urban areas.

London: From the House of God to the House of Sin: Episode Image
Episode 1London: From the House of God to the House of Sin

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)

Brighton: The Eccentric City: Episode Image
Episode 2Brighton: The Eccentric City

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)

Bristol: City of Trade and Diversity: Episode Image
Episode 3Bristol: City of Trade and Diversity

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)

Liverpool: Episode Image
Episode 4Liverpool

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)

London: Episode Image
Episode 5London

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)

Newcastle: Episode Image
Episode 6Newcastle

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)

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