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Urban Myths

Urban Myths

20177.44 Seasons25 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...

Created by Morwenna Gordon
NetworksSky Arts

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About Urban Myths

Urban Myths is a comedy, drama, documentary series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of anthology, myth. Created by Morwenna Gordon, Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...

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