Hidden Manchester Episodes Available now
Salford Quays' lost racecourse
Salford’s waterfront once hosted a racecourse, Nick Ransom explores its legacy.
The legend of the Red Rider at Bramall Hall
Step inside Bramall Hall, a place shrouded in history and hauntings.
The curious case of Balloon Street
Have you ever wondered where Balloon Street in Manchester got its name?
The forbidden ball of 1880 Manchester
In Hulme, 1880, a forbidden ball takes place, historian Chris Hoyle tells the story.
The undercover vagrant: Saviour of the slums
Meet Mary Higgs, the woman who went undercover to expose the workhouse conditions.
Preserving the past: Inside John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Library has opened a new Collections Gallery showcasing rare items.
Mike Sweeney: From Docker to DJ, the Salford story
BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney reflects on his journey from docker to DJ.
The Leigh woman who rescued Japan's sushi industry
Kathleen Drew-Baker, a University of Manchester botanist, saved sushi with her research.
Castlefield: The Roman service station
Uncover the secrets of the Roman legacy located in the heart of Castlefield.
The Greater Manchester slum named "hell upon earth"
Angel Meadow is a fairly quiet part of the region, but it was once a notorious slum.
