Secrets of Our Cities
Secrets of Our Cities is an Australian factual television show that looks at the history of Australian suburbs and towns. This observational documentary series began on the SBS on 26 September 2017.[1] It follows Greig Pickhaver (also known as HG Nelson)[2] uncovering the hidden history and unsung residents who've helped shape suburbs and towns into the places they are today.
- 2017-2020
- 2 seasons
- Documentary
Secrets of Our Cities is an Australian factual television show that looks at the history of Australian suburbs and towns. This observational documentary series began on the SBS on 26 September 2017.[1] It follows Greig Pickhaver (also known as HG Nelson)[2] uncovering the hidden history and unsung residents who've helped shape suburbs and towns into the places they are today.
Season 2 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Gold Coast
The Gold Coast hides a past full of bitter struggle and huge enterprise. Greig explores how South Sea Islanders suffered brutal treatment to enable the early sugar boom in the 19th century.
Episode 2
Footscray
Greig travels to Footscray, one of the fastest settlements to develop in Australia. Once the industrial heart of Melbourne, it drew a European workforce from around the country.
Episode 3
Kalgoorlie
Australia's biggest outback city, Kalgoorlie has witnessed a gold boom like no other. Greig Pickhaver visits the biggest open pit goldmine in Australia to explore how, even today, Kalgoorlie attracts people from around the world.