Secret North East Episodes Available now

Holy Island's lost cemetery
Jo Lonsdale meets the team working to uncover secrets of Holy Island's 'lost cemetery'

The widow of Windy Nook: A serial killer bride
Matt Bailey explores the story of Mary Wilson, a 'cosy old lady' who was a secret killer.

The secrets and hauntings of Lumley Castle
Historian Michael Beckford shares the strange stories of Lumley Castle with Gilly Hope.

Uncovering Wearside's role in abolishing slavery
An app has been produced to uncover Sunderland's role in abolishing slavery.

The Geordie who fought in the American Civil War
Robert Renoldson was an American Civil War veteran but was buried in an unmarked grave.

Harry Houdini and his daring displays
Rob Kilburn explores Harry Houdini's daring displays across the North East.

Hidden caves and smugglers
Rob Kilburn explores the coastal caves of South Shields and the smugglers who used them.

The great fire of Gateshead
Matt Bailey explores one of the worst disasters in North East history.