HEAVEN WITH
GATES OPEN
1 x 45'
Exbury Gardens are situated on the south coast of England and are one of the largest and most colourful gardens in the country. Created by city banker Lionel de Rothschild between the two World Wars they are home to the many varieties of rhododendron and azaleas that are now famous throughout the world.
"Heaven With the Gates Open" is a 45-minute film made by his grandson, filmmaker, Nicholas de Rothschild, and tells the story of the creation of one of the horticultural wonders of the World, and it's progress through the 20th Century.
CHARTWELL
1 x 60'
A very special program exploring the house and gardens of Chartwell in Kent, the former home of Sir Winston Churchill for more than forty years. Presented by Churchill's daughter, Lady Soames.
COUNTRY MATTERS
8 X 25'
Starting in Spring, we are guided by Paul Walkden as he meets the people whose livelihoods revolve around the constantly changing seasons, relying on the old skills in order to make a living. Country Matters is a breath of fresh air, taking the audience on a walk through the year revealing the many wonders of the modern countryside.
VILLAGES OF THE LAKE DISTRICT
1 X 55'
The many lakes and waters, coupled with the great mountainous ranges of the Lake District from the very backbone of the area. We seek out the fascinating history of the area and explore some wonderful villages including the "lost village" of Mardale, now beneath the Haweswater reservoir.
AN AERIAL TOUR OF BRITAIN
12 X 60'
The program provide a unique view of Britain from its famous cities and spectacular coastal scenery to the architectural heritage for which Britain is so well known.
TREASURES OF THE TRUST
1 x 60'
Enjoy your own private view with a tour through the rooms and gardens of eight jewels in the crown of the English National Trust. We show you the paintings, antiques, furniture and gardens of Britain's greatest and most famous homes, castles and ruins.... from the monastic remains of the 12th century Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, to the dramatic splendor of St. Michael's Mount. We also visit Tatton Park; Corfe Castle; Kingston Lacy; Stourhead; Polesden Lacey; and Chartwell.
SPIRIT OF ENGLAND
1 x 60'
In this unique tour of some of the finest historical sites of England, we visit Tintagel, the legendary castle of King Arthur; Rievaulx Abbey, a spectacular monastic ruin; Stonehenge; Dover Castle, a medieval fortress; the wonderfully preserved fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle; Battle Abbey built on the site of the Battle of Hastings; the quarry garden at Belsay Hall; the palatial Jacobean Audley End House; Kenwood House in London and Osborne House, Queen Victoria's seaside home.
THE TREASURE HOUSES OF ENGLAND
1 x 60'
A glorious tour of the antiques, porcelain, gold, silver, furniture and paintings of Castle Howard, Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Beaulieu, Chatsworth, Longleat, Wilton House, Harewood House and Woburn Abbey.
CHATSWORTH: The Palace of the Peak
1 x 60'
Presented by the Marquess of Hartington
The grandest country house in all England set in more than 1000 acres of glorious Derbyshire countryside. This superb program takes the viewer through Chatsworth's 175 magnificent rooms which contain some of the nation's finest collections of antiques, furniture and works of art. The cameras record the changing seasons in the magnificent 100 acre garden, with its famous cascade, rockeries, grotto and azalea dell, set in an unforgettable landscape designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.
SECRET GARDENS
1 x 60'
A fascinating journey through eight of England's least known but most intriguing small gardens. Includes: Brantwood, John Ruskin's Lake District home; Akenfiels in Suffolk; Hestercombe House designed by Gertrude Jeykll; Brook Cottage a picture postcard garden; Cobblers in Kent; Kensington Roof Garden in London; Calke Abbey and the subtropical plantlife of Overbecks in South Devon.
MORE SECRET GARDENS
1 X 60'
Off the beaten track... eight more gardens throughout England to charm, intrigue, and inspire gardeners everywhere.
TREASURE GARDENS
1 x 60'
Alan Titchmarch enjoys the memorable parklands and gardens of Castle Howard, Chatsworth, Blenheim Palace, Harewood House, Woburn Abbey, Beaulieu, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Longleat and Wilton House.
THE QUEEN'S GARDEN
1 x 52'
The Queen's Garden, at Buckingham Palace, forms a unique area of garden and parkland in the heart of London. "Born Free" wildlife authority Bill Travers gained permission to spend a summer studying the garden and the astonishing variety of wildlife and plants that are established there. An unforgettable and unrepeatable film of the other side of Buckingham Palace. "It is one of the most lyrically beautiful natural history films ever seen on television" Daily Express. Narrated by Virginia McKenna.
PETER SEABROOK'S GARDENING SERIES
The series is jam-packed with down-to-earth gardening information and advice based on the experience and expertise of author, writer, journalist Peter Seabrook, assisted expertly by journalist and broadcaster Anne Swithinbank.
ROSES
1 x 60'
A guide to their selection, planting, pruning and pests. The program also includes a brief history of roses, rose types and explains modern breeding methods.
HOUSE PLANTS
A guide to choosing, care, presentation and propagation. Buying the right plant for the right place and allowing them to thrive despite the treatment we give them!
TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERING PLANTS
A guide to their selection, planting and care. Pest control, planting bulbs, sowing seeds, pruning, feeding and the steps for long-term care plus planting hanging baskets and patios.
STARTING FROM SCRATCH
1 x 120'
Information and simple advice on designing, preparing and planting up a new garden. Including laying a lawn and buying the right tools. Also lots of tips for the best long term approach to dealing with overgrown and derelict gardens.
