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Hidden BirminghamEpisodes

  1. The Death Of Arthur Lowe

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

  2. The Ghost Behind You

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

  3. The Doorman's Ghost

    A spooky presence of a former employee roams through The Alexandra theatre.

  4. The Panto King

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

  5. The White Lady

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

  6. The Mystery of the stolen FA Cup

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

  7. The Lunar Society

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

  8. The Last Victim Of Smallpox

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

  9. Birmingham’s role in a global hit song

    Labi Siffre called upon Highgate Gospel Choir to help with 'Something Inside So Strong'.

  10. Birmingham's Back To Backs

    At one point there were more than 40,000 back to back houses in Birmingham.