Compston and McHugh Explored Las Vegas on TV
The third episode of Living Las Vegas airs tonight on Channel 4.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Casino
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Local resident Martin Compston and Phil McHugh showcased the Las Vegas Strip and the city's behind-the-scenes entertainment scene in the latest episode of Living Las Vegas. The pair previously starred together in Scottish Fling and Norwegian Fling.
Why it matters
The program highlights the contrast between the city's global resort reputation and the daily life of residents like Compston. It offers an outsider's view of the valley's entertainment infrastructure.
The broadcast marks episode three of the series, which is set to air at 10pm. Total episode counts for the full season remain undisclosed.
The players
Martin Compston
A Las Vegas resident and television personality appearing in the series.
Phil McHugh
An Edinburgh-based presenter co-starring in the series.
Cirque du Soleil
The production company that provided behind-the-scenes access for the episode.
The details
The episode follows Compston as he introduces his friend McHugh, who traveled from Edinburgh, to his life in the valley. The pair tours the Strip and films with members of the cast of Cirque du Soleil. The footage captures the duo behind the scenes of the resort corridor's most prominent performance venues.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: Episode three of Living Las Vegas airs.
Beyond the Strip
This production follows the pattern set by the presenters' earlier travel series, Scottish Fling and Norwegian Fling. It marks a departure from those projects by focusing on the resident experience within the valley.
Residents can watch the episode tonight at 10pm on Channel 4. Those interested in the production's local filming locations can view the program to see how the Strip's entertainment sector operates behind the curtain.
The takeaway
The episode provides a rare look at the logistics behind the Strip's major performance productions. Residents should tune in to Channel 4 tonight at 10pm to see the valley through the lens of the production crew.
Further reading
For more on the city's resort-based entertainment industry, visit the Casino section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Edinburgh Evening News.
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