Urban Secrets

Experience actor Alan Cumming's tour of the UK, as he uncovers the secrets of Britain's cities.

0.0(0)|2012-07-05|1 seasons, 10 episodes

Documentary

Overview

Alan Cumming hosts a series of travel documentaries for Sky Atlantic, where he walks around various cities in the UK and Ireland, finding out their urban secrets. Each show took the form of a walk, during which he comes across a motley collection of celebrities, locals and experts who showed him hidden gems in London (2 shows), Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Dublin and Glasgow.

Episodes

Season 1(10)

S1E1 · 2012-07-05

London

Alan starts his journey in London at St Paul's Cathedral, where he visits a place tourists never go, before exploring a hidden park and a little-known church. He also gets a guided tour of Soho from broadcaster Danny Baker.

S1E2 · 2012-07-12

Brighton

Alan tours the less-celebrated sights of Brighton, beginning by visiting the Toy and Model Museum to look at its collection of model trains. He then discovers a boutique that sells a variety of unusual items, before taking a glimpse behind the scenes at the Royal Pavilion.

S1E3 · 2012-07-19

Bristol

Alan is in Bristol, where he learns about a grisly secret at the docks. His journey then takes him deep underground in Clifton.

S1E4 · 2012-07-26

Liverpool

Alan makes his way to Merseyside on a voyage of discovery in Liverpool. He visits a recording studio hidden in a bar and one of the country's swankiest toilets.

S1E5 · 2012-08-02

London

Alan is back in London as he walks from one iconic market to another. He also meets Larry Lamb.

S1E6 · 2012-08-09

Newcastle

Alan is in Newcastle where he finds out more about the hidden gems of this great north eastern city. He talks to Peter Beardsley and Sarah Millican along the way.

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