The Real ... LONDON
In this first episode designer Ozwald Boateng takes us to his favourite spots along Marylebone High Street, and then to Regent’s Park, a huge part of his family life. Art giant Julia Peyton-Jones reveals the secrets of the Sir John Soane Museum in Holborn, and takes us on a vertigo inducing ascent up the chimneys of Battersea Power Station, while comedian Mark Thomas reveals the delights of Tooting Bec Lido and what is, in his eyes, quite simply the best record shop in London.
The Real... TOKYO
This programme sees architect Dr Kisho Kurokawa show us the delights of the waterfront in Tokyo from his private launch. Inventor Dr Nakomats shows us his gold bathroom where he locks himself away to invent new gadgets before taking us to eat at Shabu Shabu where they use one of his inventions to cook the meat. Lastly DJ Chris Peppler shows us a crazy Karoke bar where punters not only sing, but play their own instruments too!
The Real ... SYDNEY
In Sydney singer/actor Deni Hines reveals the delights of the extraordinary Baha’I Temple on the Northern Beaches. Designer Collette Dinnigan takes us to a little known gallery, and reveals the best place to buy fresh Italian produce in the city. In the evening, hairdresser Joh Bailey divulges the hot spot where he hangs out with Sydney’s celebs, and shows us to an extraordinary Burlesque club, hardly known, yet right in the heart of the city.
The Real ... NEW YORK
Artist Spencer Tunick takes us around his haunts in Chelsea, where his career kicked off. Renowned cook and author Madhur Jaffrey shows us where she stocks up on fresh produce in New York’s China Town, revealing the gems crammed with delicious looking fresh fare for very low prices. Supermodel Alek Wek leads us to her favorite boutique, to the beach under Brooklyn Bridge and to a bookshop in Harlem – where she gets a warm welcome.
The Real ... PARIS
Olivier Picasso, grandson of the famous artist, shows us his Paris. He takes us to visit Cité de l'Architecture and Cafe de l'homme a great place for coffee and croissant with spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower. Renowned chef Philippe Legendre ventures away from the centre of town to the World's largest fresh food and flower market, where many Parisian and restaurateurs shop; and hip DJ and designer Cecile Togni introduces us to her hair dresser and the oldest American Bar in Paris where the Bloody Mary was invented.