New York: The City That Never Sleeps

The colourful array of people, places and events that make up the Big Apple. In the first episode of this landmark series, we explore the eye-watering wealth on show in the Big Apple and delve into the ways that the citys 8.5 million population like to spend it.

New York City is home to the biggest of everything from seeded bagels to skyscrapers. Uptown, the Pierre, with 189 rooms, suites and luxury apartments and 600 staff, is one of the fanciest hotels.