Urban Secrets
“Experience actor Alan Cumming's tour of the UK, as he uncovers the secrets of Britain's cities.”
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.
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Urban Secrets with Alan Cumming
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.London
05-07-2012Alan 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...
- Ep 2
2.Brighton
12-07-2012Alan 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...
- Ep 3
3.Bristol
19-07-2012Alan is in Bristol, where he learns about a grisly secret at the docks. His journey then takes him deep underground in Clifton.
- Ep 4
4.Liverpool
26-07-2012Alan 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.
- Ep 5
5.London
02-08-2012Alan is back in London as he walks from one iconic market to another. He also meets Larry Lamb.
- Ep 6
6.Newcastle
09-08-2012Alan 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.
- Ep 7
7.Dublin
16-08-2012Alan 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.
- Ep 8
8.Glasgow
23-08-2012Alan 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.
- Ep 9
9.Episode 9
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10.Episode 10
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