Secrets of Our Cities
Season 1
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.
Where to Watch Secrets of Our Cities • Season 1
3 Episodes
- Fitzroy
E1FitzroyIn the trendy, latte lover's paradise of Fitzroy, Victoria, Greig learns how a former slum where many European migrants made their home evolved into one of Melbourne's most desirable suburbs. Fitzroy was a hub for activism and the centre of the new call for Aboriginal rights in the 1970s, and once welcomed an unlikely and unscheduled visitor: Muhammad Ali. - Bondi
E2BondiGreig Pickhaver travels to the iconic and glamorous beachside suburb of Bondi, Sydney. He learns about the large Jewish community that have called Bondi home since the 1830s, and even catches a glimpse of a subtle Jewish spiritual boundary that lines the pavilion. He visits Australia's very first Milk Bar and meets fashion designer Jenny Kee who left Australia for London to follow the Beatles. - Fremantle
E3FremantleNow an eclectic, artistic hub, the seaside port of Fremantle has come a long way from its convict outpost days. Greig discovers the waves of migrants who've added a splash of colour to the city; including 10-pound poms, Italian migrants and boatloads of young women who arrived on 'bride ships'. He explores the roots of Fremantle local and ACDC legend Bon Scott, and learns about the Rajneeshees - an obscure religious cult that painted the city orange.