Monty Don
Self - Presenter
The Secret History of the British Garden (2015)
Season 1
Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.
Released Nov. 15, 2015
Episode 59 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History
Keywords: tmdb.garden, tmdb.horticulture
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Hoopla
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The 17th Century
Monty Don explores the evolution of the British garden. Monty uncovers the stories behind Britain's 17th-century gardens, starting at Levens Hall in Cumbria.
Nov. 15, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - The 18th Century
Monty bases himself at Rousham House in Oxfordshire, designed by one of the first practitioners of the landscape movement, William Kent. It has survived almost unchanged since its completion in 1741.
Nov. 22, 2015, midnight
S1E3 - The 19th Century
In the third installment, Monty focuses on the 19th century. The expanding empire, scientific and technological innovation, and social change are reflected in Britain’s more exotic, colourful and accessible gardens. Monty visits royal retreats, including Osborne House; the very first publicly owned, urban recreational park, Derby Arboretum; as well as Kew Gardens and Edinburgh’s botanic gardens.
Nov. 29, 2015, midnight
S1E4 - The 20th Century
Monty Don looks at the evolution of the British garden. Monty concludes his journey by looking at the effect two world wars had on attitudes to gardens.
Dec. 13, 2015, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 59 min.
Season Runtime: 59 min.
Released: Nov. 15, 2015
Last Air Date: Dec. 13, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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