About this season
Ground Force was a British garden makeover television series originally broadcast by the BBC between 1997 and 2005. The series was originally hosted by Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh and was produced by Endemol for the BBC.
Episodes (6)
1. Nantwich
Aired 27 January 2003 • 30 min
The garden of Helen, a charity-worker, is revamped with a twisting rill, circular lawns and a 'pig patio' made from concrete railway sleepers.
2. Stamford
Aired 3 February 2003 • 30 min
Three daughters plan a new garden at their family home while their parents are away celebrating their dad's 60th birthday. Unfortunately, the garden contains so much compacted clay, the going proves very tough.
3. Newcastle
Aired 10 February 2003 • 30 min
A couple are keen to make their New Zealander son-in-law feel at home in Newcastle so they design a garden especially for him. As Charlie and Kirsty become bogged down in a swampy area of the garden, Tommy and Will leave little time for decking after labouring over the paving. Despite their best efforts, the job proves to be more of a cahllenge than anticipated.
4. Garforth
Aired 17 February 2003 • 30 min
While Tommy concentrates on the paving, Charlie makes the most of half a shed and some exciting plants, while a stone-wall water feature and an awning add to the ambience.
5. Putney
Aired 6 March 2003 • 30 min
A huge, overgrown council house garden is transformed into a haven for a mother and her children. The team try to make the most of one of the original features - a beautiful plum tree - by surrounding it with a circular paved area, while the paddling pool is restored to it's former glory and a lawn area is laid.
6. Truro
Aired 13 March 2003 • 30 min
In the final episode of this series, a dilapidated area at Cornwall's Wildlife Trust headquarters is transformed into a wildlife haven. Made entirely from recycled materials, the finished plot comes complete with a pond and an aqueduct water feature.