Urban Secrets

Season 1

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.
Where to Watch Season 1
10 Episodes
  • London
    E1
    Episode 1LondonAlan 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.
  • Brighton
    E2
    Episode 2BrightonAlan 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.
  • Bristol
    E3
    Episode 3BristolAlan Cumming explores the history of Bristol, beginning by learning a grisly secret at the docks before meeting Mercury Prize-winning musician Roni Size to discuss life in the St Pauls and Stokes Croft areas of the city. He also explores the district of Clifton and visits a speakeasy-style bar.
  • Liverpool
    E4
    Episode 4LiverpoolAlan Cumming visits Liverpool, cutting through clichés about football and the Beatles to explore its less-celebrated treasures. Among his destinations are a 1930s banking building that has remained unaltered since closing in 2007, a well-appointed set of toilets and a recording studio hidden in a bar. He also discovers which former dictator once spent Christmas in the city.
  • London
    E5
    Episode 5LondonAlan is back in London as he walks from one iconic market to another. He also meets Larry Lamb.
  • Newcastle
    E6
    Episode 6NewcastleAlan 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.
  • Dublin
    E7
    Episode 7DublinAlan makes his way to Dublin where he manages to succumb to the city's famous charm. He also has a drink with Sharon Corr and learns about a mystery in Ireland's oldest library.
  • Glasgow
    E8
    Episode 8GlasgowAlan is in Glasgow where he begins at the Necropolis. His journey then takes him from the world's oldest music hall to tea with a film star.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10
Cast of Season 1
  • Alan Cumming
 
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