Secrets of Britain (2013)

Documentary · History

The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.

IMDb rating: 7.4 (146 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Samuel West Himself - Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

6.98 avg 6 episodes 7.2 → 7.2 54 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Secrets of the Tower of London	7.2	307
2	Secrets of Selfridges	7.2	239
3	Secrets of Scotland Yard	6.8	229
4	Secrets of Underground London	6.9	365
5	Secrets of Her Majesty's Secret Service	6.6	370
6	Secrets of Westminster	7.2	244