Glorious Gardens from Above
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Presenter and horticulturalist Christine Walkden embarks on a journey to explore some of Britains most glorious gardens and countryside from a striking new perspective. Taking us up, up and away in a hot air balloon for a bird's eye view, she'll explore the rich social, horticultural and human history of a treasured garden gem, discovering how it was created and how it's an inspiration to others.
2014
Documentary
Cast: Christine Walkden
7+
Season 1
15 episodes

  • 1. Cornwall

    1. Cornwall

    Christine's airborne adventure takes her to Trebah Garden in Cornwall.
    Christine's airborne adventure takes her to Trebah Garden in Cornwall.
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    44min
    Nov 10, 2014

  • 2. Essex

    2. Essex

    Christine continues her airborne exploration of Britain's gardens in the county of Essex.
    Christine continues her airborne exploration of Britain's gardens in the county of Essex.
    7+
    44min
    Oct 30, 2014

  • 3. Mid-Wales

    3. Mid-Wales

    Christine continues her airborne exploration of Britain's gardens in mid-Wales.
    Christine continues her airborne exploration of Britain's gardens in mid-Wales.
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    44min
    Nov 12, 2014

  • 4. Yorkshire

    4. Yorkshire

    Christine Walkden discovers the Yorkshireman who was the father of aviation.
    Christine Walkden discovers the Yorkshireman who was the father of aviation.
    7+
    44min
    Nov 13, 2014

  • 5. Sussex

    5. Sussex

    Christine Walkden visits Sussex and discovers what the Romans did for British gardens.
    Christine Walkden visits Sussex and discovers what the Romans did for British gardens.
    7+
    44min
    Nov 20, 2014

  • 6. Oxfordshire

    6. Oxfordshire

    Christine Walkden meets the owner of a remarkable garden at Kingston Bagpuize.
    Christine Walkden meets the owner of a remarkable garden at Kingston Bagpuize.
    7+
    44min
    Nov 27, 2014

  • 7. Northumberland

    7. Northumberland

    Christine visits the gardens of England's most northerly county - Northumberland.
    Christine visits the gardens of England's most northerly county - Northumberland.
    7+
    44min
    Nov 18, 2014

  • 8. North Wales

    8. North Wales

    Christine Walkden hears the story of how the Snowden Mountain Railway was built.
    Christine Walkden hears the story of how the Snowden Mountain Railway was built.
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    44min
    Nov 19, 2014

  • 9. Scottish Borders

    9. Scottish Borders

    Christine Walkden's balloon odyssey takes her to the Borders region of Scotland.
    Christine Walkden's balloon odyssey takes her to the Borders region of Scotland.
    7+
    44min
    Nov 20, 2014

  • 10. Gloucestershire

    10. Gloucestershire

    Christine is in the air above two glorious Gloucestershire gardens.
    Christine is in the air above two glorious Gloucestershire gardens.
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    44min
    Nov 21, 2014

  • 11. Cumbria

    11. Cumbria

    Christine Walkden heads to the lakes and fells of Cumbria to visit some more gardens.
    Christine Walkden heads to the lakes and fells of Cumbria to visit some more gardens.
    7+
    44min
    Jan 15, 2015

  • 12. Staffordshire

    12. Staffordshire

    Christine floats over the landlocked midlands county of Staffordshire.
    Christine floats over the landlocked midlands county of Staffordshire.
    7+
    44min
    Nov 25, 2014

  • 13. Norfolk

    13. Norfolk

    Christine's balloon travels over the flattest part of Britain as she descends on Norfolk.
    Christine's balloon travels over the flattest part of Britain as she descends on Norfolk.
    7+
    44min
    Jan 29, 2015

  • 14. Hampshire

    14. Hampshire

    Christine flies above the green expanses of Hampshire, dropping onto two gardens.
    Christine flies above the green expanses of Hampshire, dropping onto two gardens.
    7+
    44min
    Feb 5, 2015

  • 15. Aberdeenshire

    15. Aberdeenshire

    Christine heads to the Scottish county of Aberdeenshire and visits Crathes Castle.
    Christine heads to the Scottish county of Aberdeenshire and visits Crathes Castle.
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    44min
    Nov 28, 2014
    • Glorious Gardens from Above
    Documentary
    2014
    Presenter and horticulturalist Christine Walkden embarks on a journey to explore some of Britains most glorious gardens and countryside from a striking new perspective. Taking us up, up and away in a hot air balloon for a bird's eye view, she'll explore the rich social, horticultural and human history of a treasured garden gem, discovering how it was created and how it's an inspiration to others.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Gavin Ahern
    Cast
    Christine Walkden
    Studio
    BBC
    Content advisory
    7+
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    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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