Britain’s rich horticultural history is being lost. More and more front and back gardens are paved over - for development, for parking spaces, or because families don’t have the time or inclination to manage these spaces. The trend for easy-to-maintain lawns, patios and paving has also led to a decline in traditional gardens full of flowers, plants and trees to the extent that some of our most iconic flora and fauna have all but disappeared. Step forward the BBC’s most-loved gardening experts, who are determined to turn us back into a green-fingered nation once again.
David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.
Clare Balding embarks on a pedal-powered odyssey across Britain to rediscover the magical world of 1...
Actor Julie Walters rides upon the UK's most beautiful coastal railways.
Hugh Dennis and Julia Bradbury's adventures in four stunning British landscapes. No matter where we ...
Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour play...
Alan Titchmarsh and a host of familiar faces have a privileged insider’s view into some of Britain’s...
In a unique experiment, five teachers from China take over the education of fifty teenagers in a Ham...
The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock,...
A politically charged mini-series researched and written by Duncan Campbell which saw dramatic Speci...
Exploring the hidden corners of the UK in search of the best the countryside has to offer.
Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of these elegant gardens and what we have taken from...
Horticulturist Christine Walkden embarks on a journey to explore Britain's gardens and countryside f...
Tony Robinson goes for a walk through some of Britain's beautiful and historic landscapes.
Celebrities take a stroll in the great British outdoors with their faithful hound.
Andrew Marr discovers why the Scotland he grew up in has changed so much politically, and whether, a...
Evan Davis looks at the British economy and asks what our country is good at and how it can pay its ...
Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways, introducing the track-workers...
Master carpenter Simon Parfett and his team help families, couples and retirees cash in on untapped,...
Monty Don conducts his personal 'grand garden tour' around Italy, including the retreats of the affl...
Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth...