Secret North East Episodes Available now

'I performed underneath Newcastle'
Lindsay Hannon played a gig in a secret tunnel beneath Newcastle city centre.

I was the first Geordie Lioness
Christine Knox played woman's football at a time when it was banned!

What happens to the old Metro trains?
As the new Metro fleet rolls out, the old trains need somewhere to go.

What is that thing on Tynemouth beach?
The object can be seen during low tides on Longsands beach - but what is it?

Jesmond Towers: Newcastle's most expensive home
Rachel Sweeney talks us through the £20m castle up for sale in Jesmond.

The Roman history of the A1 in Newcastle
Rob Cowen unveils the story behind what was once known as the Great North Road.

The Victoria Hall Disaster
How a tragic event would leave a lasting impact on the North East and change the law.

2. Closing the net—The Hunt for Wearside Jack
A ‘one in a billion’ DNA match finally tracks down Wearside Jack.

1. Tapes and treachery—The Hunt for Wearside Jack
How fake letters and a tape derailed the manhunt for killer Peter Sutcliffe.

The lost island of the River Tyne
Gilly Hope delves into the history of the River Tyne's lost island that had its own pub.