The Real Cities

The Real Cities is the BBC World News series that visits cities around the world, giving a view of the city through the eyes of famous residents. The five-part series The Real Cities is a new kind of travelogue, going past the cliche tourist sights and going behind the scenes to find the treasures of the city that only the locals know about. The show joins famous residents from five cities from around the world, getting an insider's perspective from people who represent these places. Now the show is back for their fourth series, visiting some exciting cities and getting help from knowledgeable celeb residents. Head to New York, where singer and DJ Ultra Nate, model and actress Veronica Webb, and photographer and music video director Russell Young take you out on the town the bustling mecca for fashion, arts, media and business. See Berlin with the help of cabaret star Gayle Tufts, architect and urban designer Jakob Tigges, and veteran rally driver Heidi Hetzer. Travel Istanbul with actor Haluk Bilginer, interior designer Zeynep Fadillioglu, and pianist Idil Biret. See the sights of Buenos Aires with footballer Ricardo Villa, journalist Miriam Lewin, and dancer Fabian Salas. Venture to Shanghai with diplomat and socialite Nora Sum, footballer and coach Xie Hui, and art mogul Pearl Lam. Tune in as these celebrities show the best sights in their locales on BBC's The Real Cities. MORE