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.
- Created By
Alan Cumming
- First Aired on
Jul 05, 2012
- Popularity: 0.2342
- 0 votes
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Aug 23, 2012
Last episode: Glasgow
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 10 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1London min
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.
Episode 2Brighton min
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.
Episode 3Bristol min
Alan is in Bristol, where he learns about a grisly secret at the docks. His journey then takes him deep underground in Clifton.
Episode 4Liverpool min
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.
Episode 5London min
Alan is back in London as he walks from one iconic market to another. He also meets Larry Lamb.
