Secret Derbyshire Episodes Available now

The Derbyshire orphan who inspired Oliver Twist
A memoir based on Robert Blincoe's life was supposedly seen by Charles Dickens.

Derbyshire during the Civil War
What role did Derbyshire play? And what side was our county on, Roundheads or cavaliers?

The town with no phones
60 years ago, landline phones surged in popularity - but not in Bolsover.

The Bakewell Pudding: A sticky situation
30 years ago, a feud was born in Bakewell about which baker created the original recipe.

The Vikings of Derby
Explore the time that the Vikings ruled Derby.

The Jurassic age tree stump in Markeaton Park
The 140 million year old fossil was likely nibbled on by a dinosaur.

Do you know your Derbyshire folklore?
Folklorist, Simon Unsworth thinks that sadly, not many people know enough local folklore.

'I was naive' Rod Stewart's first manager
Jonathan Rowlands discusses managing Rod Stewart & a vinyl of his unreleased tracks.

Meet the makers at Birds Bakery
Ever wondered how your favourite baked goods are made?

WW1 soldier remains from Derby uncovered in France
Sergeant Henry Ashton is now buried with full military honours in Loos British cemetery.