Photographer Nigel has fond childhood memories of New York's Coney Island amusement park. His subject today—a woman recently returned from traveling the world—shares that same sense of nostalgia. New York draws dreamers, and Nigel is no exception, aiming to make his mark in the upper echelons of photography.

This catchy Chainsmokers track sees the American electronic duo joined by frequent collaborator Emily Warren in a nostalgic reflection on youthful romance.

Austin’s passion for cycling doesn’t stop when work ends. As a bike messenger, he’s found a freedom few city jobs can offer. Across town on Coney Island, we meet another New Yorker with a creative streak: photographer Nigel Morris, who scouts the boardwalk for spontaneous open-air portraits of people who catch his eye.

Gwen Stefani worked with Akon to write “The Sweet Escape,“ with its characteristic catchy hook and bouncy chorus. The lyrics form an apology for a lovers’ tiff, and express a wish for a better life together.

In New York, Austin works as a bicycle messenger, weaving through the city’s relentless traffic to make urgent deliveries. He’s good at his job too, having recently won the world championship for couriers! He explains what he enjoys about his work, and why the bridges are significant to the city’s cyclists.

Clive repurposes spare materials from his work, crafting doors and tables from the high-quality wood he salvages. Today, he’s hosting a party for friends and family in his Brooklyn backyard. Next, we head to Ground Zero, the former site of the World Trade Center.

The song “Christmas Saves The Year” was written by American songwriting duo Twenty One Pilots during the Covid-19 pandemic. It sends a message of hope and optimism that hardship can be overcome, and all will be well again at this special time of the year.

The Last Dinner Party are an indie rock band from London, England. "Nothing Matters” is the debut single from the group’s first album, Prelude to Ecstasy.

Heading north towards New York, we pass the Twin Lights lighthouse and, overlooking the Hudson River, perhaps the most famous statue in the world, the Statue of Liberty. The city’s skyline has another iconic feature: the wooden water tanks perched on its rooftops. We meet Clive Bushy, a veteran installer who risks life and limb to keep the city’s water flowing.

At the zoo, Lindsey carries out her daily tasks and presents spiders, scorpions, and millipedes to fascinated visitors. She hopes that by introducing people to insects and bugs at a young age, they won’t grow up afraid of the creatures she loves.

In a moment of reflection, Delta Goodrem airs her self-doubt and asks whether she’s been living her life right. Taken from her album Wings of the Wild, the Australian singer-songwriter describes the song as a letter to life.

John explains which tools he uses to create his marvellous sand sculptures, and why the finished works of art need protecting from the people who come to see them! Further north, at Toms River, we meet Lindsay Harrington, who works for a museum’s insect zoo, and is on the beach with colleagues trying to net a big catch of invertebrates.

Peggy started her winery together with her father, and she keeps his office just as it was when he was alive. Further north on an Atlantic City beach, John Gowdy has carved out a niche for himself as a sand sculptor.

This up-tempo dance track by electronic duo The Chainsmokers features vocals from singer-songwriter Halsey. With references to being broke but passionate, this anthem to youth became the first number one single in the United States for both Halsey and the DJ pair.

Continuing our tour up the East Coast of America, we reach the state of Delaware, where we meet pioneering wine producer Peggy Raley. For her, each vine is like a child, needing special care and attention to flourish and grow.