Hidden Cornwall Episodes Available now
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The 'Saint' actor who swapped studios for St Ives
The late actor Ivor Dean starred in many television shows. Photo credit: Jennifer Dean
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The St Keverne alligator who was a film star
After appearing in films the reptile moved to the Cornish village. Photo: Mirrorpix
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Golant recording studios which has hosted Oasis
The Sawmills studio near Fowey has played host to dozens of well known bands.
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Exploring the sea diaries of a Cornish mariner
The diaries were the inspiration for an art exhibition at the Royal Cornwall Museum.
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The mystery artefact found on the Isles of Scilly
Tiny depiction of a woman鈥檚 face, the size of a penny piece, has caused great excitement.
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Meet the characters at the Altarnun bus diner
Christine Butler visits Sheila Tequila who makes food on a big red Double Decker bus.
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The Cornish miners who left to work in Mexico
Mexico wasn't a safe place to travel to. Photo credit: James Kitto
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The murder that shook the hamlet of Poundstock
The murder took place in St Winwaloe鈥檚 church in 1357. Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale
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Cornish Woman who cared for a famous King
The story of Elizabeth Trevanion, who was born at Caerhays Castle. Photo: Elizabeth Dale
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Working underground at Geevor Tin Mine
Geevor Tin Mine in West Cornwall closed in 1990 but what was it like to work there?