Glorious Gardens from Above

20141 seriesEntertainment / Gardening
Available on
BBC One

Horticulturist Christine Walkden goes in search of some of the Britain's most glorious gardens and countrysides from a unique perspective: inside a hot air balloon.She takes to the sky to explore the breathtaking landscape and incredible gardens from a bird's eye view. Along the way on her journey, she takes in the beauty of everything from patchwork fields to rolling hills and ancient forests. Among the locations Walkden visits are Cornwall, Essex, Yorkshire and Sussex. It's not just about the landscapes, though, as the presenter chats with some of the locals she meets during her trek.

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Episode 4Yorkshire

Christine Walkden discovers the Yorkshireman who was the father of aviation.

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Episode 5Sussex

Christine Walkden visits Sussex and discovers what the Romans did for British gardens.

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Episode 6Oxfordshire

Christine Walkden meets the owner of a remarkable garden at Kingston Bagpuize.

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