Sky Atlantic today 12th April announces CITY SECRETS, a new eight-part series (8x60) to be hosted by Emmy-nominee ALAN CUMMING, produced by Twofour, exclusively for Sky Atlantic HD.

Created as a guided walking tour, CITY SECRETS takes viewers on a stunning and unique journey the length and breadth of the country, visiting a number of Britain’s most influential urban areas. Cumming, best known for his role in The Good Wife, is bursting with enthusiasm as he takes to a new city in each episode, revealing incredible stories that will entertain and surprise.  Throughout the series, Cumming will be exploring the different factors which make each city world renowned.

As Cumming guides viewers through the historical evolution of each destination, he will be joined by some famous names from the city, along with local experts who will offer their views and insights on what gives their city its unique character and spirit.

Celia Taylor, Head of Features and Factual, Sky commented: “City Secrets will offer an intriguing insight into not only the iconic landmarks of the various cities, but also the hidden gems that lie off the tourist trail; it is a refreshing stretch of the legs for Sky Atlantic.”

Dan Adamson, Executive Producer, Twofour, added: “City Secrets is a series that will unearth the hidden and fascinating stories of Britain's cities. At Twofour we've hit a rich seam with shows like "Richard Wilson's Best Drives" and "Caroline Quentin's Cornwall" and we're sure working with a great name like Alan Cumming will result in an equally revealing and engaging portrait of Britain.”

CITY SECRETS is the latest commission from Sky Atlantic following Sky’s commitment to increase its investment in original British content by 50% over the next three years.

Sky Atlantic HD is committed to bringing bold, innovative content to screen from both sides of the Atlantic, from award-winning ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ to UK-originations such as ‘Hit & Miss’, created by Paul Abbott and starring Chloe Sevigny and ‘Great Britain: Our Story’, the channel’s first foray into high-end factual; an epic reconstruction of the history of our nation, told through inspiring stories of human endeavour, the Great British spirit that has made us who we are today.

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For more information contact:

Anna Collins

Press Officer, Twofour

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E: anna.collins@twofour.co.uk

Steph Faber

Faber & Bishopp PR

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Tamara Bishopp

Faber & Bishopp PR

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