Urban Myths Season 3 Episodes

Episode 1

Bleak House Guest

22 mins

The true-ish story of when Dickens superfan Hans Christian Andersen turned up unexpectedly on Charles and Catherine Dickens' doorstep quickly proving to be the most impossible (and unshakeable) house-guest imaginable.

Episode 2

Andy & The Donald

In 1984, property magnate and entrepreneur Donald Trump bought an American football team. In an attempt to stir up some publicity, he held cheerleader auditions in the basement of Trump Tower with a panel of celebrity judges, including Andy Warhol. Though initially reluctant to take part, Warhol had some unfinished business with the tycoon, who had previously commissioned some artwork which he never paid for. So Warhol decided to use the opportunity to confront the future US president about the debt.

Episode 3

The Trial of Joan Collins

44 mins

The film will cover Collins' extraordinary real-life 1996 court case with publishers Random House, who had paid her a whopping advance for a novel, only to claim that her submitted manuscript was "unreadable".

Episode 4

Grace Under Pressure

A burglar breaks into the apartment of Grace Jones and artist Jean-Paul Goude. He is interrupted by Debbie Harry and Andy Warhol.

Episode 5

Princess Diana, Freddie and Kenny: One Normal Night

24 mins

An unlikely night out for Freddie Mercury, Kenny Everett and Princess DIana, who seeks to blend in and go unnoticed just once in her life.

Episode 6

Madonna and Basquiat

An examination of the story behind the romantic relationship between Madonna and Basquiat.

Episode 7

Paul McCartney's Scrambled Eggs

24 mins

Set in 1963 and, based on interviews Paul McCartney has given over the years about how he dreamed the melody to "Yesterday," this is a celebratory story of creativity, and how arguably the greatest song of the Twentieth Century came to be.

Episode 8

Mick Jagger and Princess Margaret

A journey through the thirty year friendship between Mick Jagger and Princess Margaret.