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Cruickshank on Kew: The Garden That Changed the World

As the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew prepare to celebrate their 250th anniversary, Dan Cruickshank unearths some of the surprising stories that shaped the famous gardens.

As the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew prepare to celebrate their 250th anniversary, Dan Cruickshank unearths some of the surprising stories that shaped the famous gardens. His travels take him from the royal gardens to the corridors of power and the outposts of Empire as he pieces together Kew's story, uncovering tales of bravery, high adventure, passion and drama.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 10 Dec 201116:30
BBC HD

Credits

ActorDan Cruickshank
ProducerSue Doody

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Apr 200921:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire
  • Wed 29 Apr 200921:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Wed 6 May 200919:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue), England & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 10 May 200919:30
    BBC HD
  • Fri 22 May 200920:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 1 Jun 200901:00
    BBC One
  • Wed 10 Jun 200919:00
    BBC Two Wales
  • Tue 20 Jul 201000:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 10 Dec 201116:30
    BBC HD