Monty Don’s British Gardens — Season 1
The nation's outdoor home. From the humble backyard to the grandest of grounds, what do Britain's gardens tell us about our culture, climate and history?
About this season
The nation's outdoor home. From the humble backyard to the grandest of grounds, what do Britain's gardens tell us about our culture, climate and history?
Episodes (5)
1. Episode 1
Aired 10 January 2025 • 59 min
Monty Don travels from the north west coast of Scotland to the north east coast of England, from historic reconstructions to modern re-inventions.
2. Episode 2
Aired 17 January 2025 • 59 min
Monty travels across some of the country’s most stunning landscapes, heading across the north of England to Northern Ireland. Here, Monty sees the ingenuity, passion and determination of British people to garden and create gardens, no matter what the canvas.
3. Episode 3
Aired 24 January 2025 • 59 min
Monty travels across the middle of the country, from Wales to Norfolk. He comes across gardens for gnomes, much-loved, well-tended allotments and extravagant gardens that bankrupted their owners.
4. Episode 4
Aired 31 January 2025 • 59 min
Monty travels through the home counties and London, visiting amazing gardens, from one restored by a famous pop star to one lovingly tended on a barge.
5. Episode 5
Aired 7 February 2025 • 59 min
Monty travels across the south west of the country to visit some of Britain’s most exotic gardens, thanks to the warm and wet climate. On this journey, Monty also goes to some of the country's most historic gardens, as well as some challenging contemporary ones.