New York - Episode Guide

The first episode looks at the eye-watering wealth on show in New York and the ways that some of the city's 8.5 million population like to spend it.

A look at the vast networks of services that support the city, including food supply, sanitation and transport. Grand Central Station's head usher Arrian is among the people featured. Cameras also focus on deputy chief Mellis, who manages the busiest sanitation depot on Earth.

Cameras focus on the Pierre, one of the fanciest hotels in the Big Apple. Today, chef Ashfer Biju is pitching to cater a wedding with a US$250,000 budget - and wedding planner Leslie Mastin is a demanding client. Plus, a look at Siobhan McShane's 'dream job' at the Empire State Building, guiding 20,000 visitors per day around the iconic attraction.