Secrets of Britain

The enormous popularity of recent dramas such as "Downton Abbey", "Mr. Selfridge", and "Sherlock", has led to a huge interest in the real-life stories and history of these amazing people and places. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way. "Secrets of Scotland Yard" - Hear sleuths reveal the secrets of becoming a detective and uncover details of those who've gone before. "Secrets of Selfridges" - Uncover hidden stories about Selfridges in London and delve into the mind of its American creator. "Secrets of the Tower of London" - Explore the formidable fortress that has been a royal castle, a prison, and a place of execution. "Secrets of Her Majesty's Secret Service" - Discover the secretive government agency responsible for internal security and counterintelligence overseas. "Secrets of Westminster" - Go inside Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and Big Ben and uncover their hidden secrets. "Secrets of Underground London" - Explore a hidden world of ancient caves, Roman remains, mysterious rivers, gruesome plague pits, impenetrable vaults, and secret bunkers.