Secret North East Episodes Available now
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 鈥榦ne in a billion鈥� 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.
The mystery of South Shields 'Roman Stones'
Andy Watson asks why 'ancient' stones on a roundabout in South Shields disappeared.
The Forgotten Shipyard Girls
Gilly Hope explores the 'forgotten' role women played in the North East shipyards.
The Sunderland pioneer who changed Christmas
The story of how Sir Joseph Swan became the father of the fairy light.
The B-17 bomber that crashed in the Cheviots
Families of those involved in a WW2 bomber crash in Northumberland reflect 80 years on.
The Christmas link between Newcastle and Norway
Matt Bailey explores the story behind a Geordie Christmas tradition.
