Hidden West YorkshireEpisodes Available now

The Bradford man who broke the Monte Carlo bank
The remarkable story of Joseph Jagger, who found a way to beat the casino at roulette.

The Yorkshireman who became a vampire
Dent's vampire tale began with a villager whose long life attracted attention and rumour.

Hidden Eats: The Yorkshire sauce loved worldwide
How a Leeds company helped shape modern advertising through their Yorkshire Relish.

The Dewsbury vicar who weighed the world
In a quiet West Yorkshire parish lived a man whose ideas changed science, John Michell.

The Wakefield castle that changed England forever
The story of how a battle at Sandal Castle helped decide England’s royal future.

The Leeds monument to American freedom
Parlington Arch reflects Sir Thomas Gascoigne’s support for American independence.

How Horsforth helped win the war
The story of how Horsforth’s Warship Week led to a ship at the heart of the Enigma story.

The many strange stones of Meanwood Park
Discover Meanwood Park’s past, from tanning mills to modern green space.

The Leeds pilot who took on the Luftwaffe
A new blue plaque marks the Leeds home of Battle of Britain fighter pilot, John Freeborn.

Why Leeds has a 'Little Switzerland'
The story of Gledhow Hall, Little Switzerland and Leeds’ forgotten spa culture.