Brief introduction to the second series of the VisitMalta podcasts. Why Malta is great for filming - and for holiday too!

The narrow streets and walls of Valletta used in A Different Loyalty, Munich the Count of Montecristo and Midnight Express.

Tales from the Three Cities: Swept Away, Cutthroat Island, the Count of Montecristo, U-571, Munich.

Follow the Count of Montecristo in the "silent city" of Mdina, the secret agents of Munich in Rabat and the pirates of Cutthroat Island in Naxxar.

Urban waterfronts, wonderful beaches, wild cliffs: why Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt and Sharon Stone all came here.

How the set of the movie Popeye became a wonderful theme park for children and their parents.

Troy, the Roman Colosseum, Alexandria: how ancient cities are built inside the fort of the Knights of Malta.

Malta's unique marine filming feature, where synthetic storms and naval battles are created.

Find a treasure on the tiny island of Comino: the incredible water of Blue Lagoon, the dramatic Santa Maria's tower, the caves.

Discover with the characters of Coronation Street the distinctive charme of Victoria, Ramla Bay and Dwejra on the island of Gozo