Secret Cumbria Episodes Available now

The secrets of Brampton's Rocket
After the Rainhill Trials this iconic steam engine rusted away on a colliery line.

The Secrets of the King of Piel Island
Uncovering the tradition of crowning the landlord of the Ship Inn the 2nd King of England

Keswick and the secret of the Three Bears
Robert Southey wrote the original version of the world's most famous fairy tale.

The secrets of the Cumbrian who fell to earth
Archie Workman is one of the last lengthsmen maintaining Colton Parish Council's roads.

Secrets of the Carlisle railway traction maintenance depot
Meet the guys who show Andrew Carter how they feed, water and repair the 130 ton beasts.

The secrets of the hole that Mark dug in Flimby
West Cumbrian businessman, Mark Telford, built a replica nuclear fuel storage pond.

The secrets of Kendal's time guns
Forget the speaking clock or pips, in the past you set your watch with a cannon going off!

Secrets of Cockermouth Castle
From Bing Crosby, ghosts, and floods to a private archive of national importance.

The Secret Life of the Carlisle Custard Cream
And other stories from the oldest biscuit factory in the world.

The secrets of the Keswick museum wars
When rival 18th Century Lakeland museums jockey to be the top dog, almost anything goes!