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The Secret History of the British Garden

The Secret History of the British Garden
2015•59m•G•Documentary
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Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.

StatusEnded
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 15, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - The 17th CenturyE159m

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

Episode 2 - The 18th CenturyE259m

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

Episode 3 - The 19th CenturyE359m

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

Episode 4 - The 20th CenturyE459m

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

Actors

Monty Don

Monty Don

Self - Presenter

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