Hidden BirminghamEpisodes Available now

The Mystery of the stolen FA Cup
How was the original FA Cup trophy stolen in Birmingham and never seen again?

Birmingham’s role in a global hit song
Labi Siffre called upon Highgate Gospel Choir to help with 'Something Inside So Strong'.

Birmingham's Back To Backs
At one point there were more than 40,000 back to back houses in Birmingham.

The Lunar Society
Why did influential figures of the 18th century meet once a month in the West Midlands?

The Last Victim Of Smallpox
Did you know the last ever person to die from Smallpox was here in the West Midlands?

The Death Of Arthur Lowe
The death of a popular TV star – who had been getting ready to go on stage at The Alex.

The Ghost Behind You
“He’s behind you!” The ghost whose presence can be felt at the back of the theatre.

The Doorman's Ghost
A spooky presence of a former employee roams through The Alexandra theatre.

The Panto King
Leon Salberg known as ‘The Panto King’ ran the Alexandra Theatre from 1910.

The White Lady
Who is the mysterious ‘White Lady’? A ghostly presence spotted in the Alexandra Theatre.