Episode Description
Places are as much defined by their buildings as their people. The Palace Theatre in Westcliff-on-Sea has a long and interesting history. Built in the early twentieth century it is a cherished landmark in Southend and this episode looks back at the colourful characters that have been linked to the Theatre from the early twentieth century theatre impresarios to modern day Hollywood A-listers such as Pierce Brosnan and Gary Oldman. Reportedly one of the most haunted theatres in the country I also discover the personal history of one of its reported ghosts, James Wordley.