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  • Actors: Monty Don
  • Format: PAL, Colour
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 7 July 2008
  • Run Time: 590 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0017U09HG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,181 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble. In total, exactly eighty gardens are featured during his 10 journeys, and include the Alhambra, the gardens of the Taj Mahal in India, the gardens of the Villa D’Este in Italy and many important botanic and royal gardens from Thailand to Bali, from New Zealand to Europe and from China to Mexico.

Written and presented by Monty Don, the author of numerous gardening books and articles and the UK's leading gardening broadcaster, Around the World in 80 Gardens is much more than a gardening series, since Monty believes that "..gardens are a really good way to understand a culture". Each programme in this landmark documentary series combines history, natural history and travel and appeals to a wide audience. Each programme traces a personal journey for Monty as he exposes himself to new experiences and to cultures he has never previously encountered, leading him to question his ideas of what a garden actually is. With its intimate and engaging tone, we see how Monty’s own assumptions evolve as he learns from all he encounters…

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In the BBC series AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 GARDENS, Monty Don takes you on a virtual tour of some of the world's finest gardens. From ancient to modern, large to small, and grand to humble, each offering boasts its own unique worldly flavour. The first programme gets off to a tranquil start in Mexico City--which is home to the ancient Floating Gardens of Xochimilco--before heading east to the organic allotments and market gardens of Havana. Other locations featured in this series include: Australia and New Zealand, India, South America, The United States of America, China and Japan, The Mediterranean, South Africa, Northern Europe, and South-East Asia.

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4.5 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great., 1 Feb 2009
By Toby Allen "Toby Allen" (Cork, Ireland.) - See all my reviews
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This is a great series. I'm not a gardener, but I always find Monty Don's enthusiasm catching.Ga
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Gardens Around the World, 7 Feb 2009
By J. Davenport - See all my reviews
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My husband and I have always enjoyed Monty Don's enthusiasm about his
gardening and everybody's gardens no matter how small.
We watched some of the series on TV and can now watch this marvellous
series anytime of the year of gardens around the world each one always
gives us great pleasure. Well done Monty. We really miss seing him on
the TV.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars What is a Garden?, 31 July 2009
From medicinal plants floating in containers on the Amazon to the almost plant-free zen gardens of Japan - the vast majority of the 80 gardens here bear little resemblance to the traditional British garden. This DVD challenges your concept of what actually constitutes 'a garden', and there are many times throughout the series when Monty Don admits to being unsure himself.

The journey he makes across the globe is fascinating, with lots of history and cultural references added to the gardens he visits. Monty is an enthusiastic presenter, and he is quite honest with his evaluations..... and even when his opinion is not so forthcoming you can usually sense if he feels disappointment or pleasure about the places he visits.

I thoroughly enjoyed the series and I am glad I purchased the DVD, however I would have preferred if he had named more of the plants and trees we see around the world. Failing that, a glossary as an extra on the DVD would have been nice. Sadly, there are no extras at all. Sound is 2.0 Surround with English subtitles available.

Programmes:
01. Mexico and Cuba
02. Australia and New Zealand
03. India
04. South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Chile)
05. United States of America
06. China and Japan
07. The Mediterranean (Italy, Morocco, and Spain)
08. South Africa
09. Northern Europe (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Norway)
10. South-East Asia (Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Gardens
Hi... This is an extremely well presented series of DVDs. Monty leads you on an expedition across the planet to experience the ambience and see spectacular vistas of some of the... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mr. M. J. Luscombe

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice one Monty

A great series i managed to miss one or two episodes of so i bought myself the DVD set. Its good to delve into and a great value purchase.
Published 2 months ago by A. J. Obrien

5.0 out of 5 stars Best gardens, passionate presenter
Loved this series and also the passion of the presenter, Monty Don. A beautiful mix of gardens and unique locations around the world. Well worth watching it again!
Published 2 months ago by M. B. Treanor

5.0 out of 5 stars Gardening heaven
I am an admirer of Monty Don anyway but this series is such an indepth study of gardens and gardening and I suppose gardeners that he takes us on a personal journey of his own... Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Travel/History/Gardening Series
I never thought I would ever buy a Gardening DVD. This series is awesome. The history and stories behind some of the gardens are amazing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by P. A. Tamblyn

5.0 out of 5 stars Monty Don's Around the World in 80 Gardens
A fascinating journey around the great and eccentric gardens from Mexico to South Africa to Australia and Morocco. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Janet A. Pugh

2.0 out of 5 stars The BBC should have released this series on 5 discs in my opinion.
I have also emailed the BBC the following comments;

Re: Around the World in 80 Gardens

In my opinion this should have been a 5 disc set (as opposed to 4... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Cameron J. Hamill

5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot buy in Australian shops
The series "Around the world in 80 gardens" is one of my favourite DVD sets. It is more than entertaining; it is inspirational. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. J. Bell

3.0 out of 5 stars Around the Wrld in 80 Gardens
Can't really review this as I have not watched it yet - I did see the TV version so if it is the same then it will be good.
Published 10 months ago by Ms. M. Dixon

5.0 out of 5 stars Around the world
Excellent service as always. The dvd's arrived in fantastic condition and within the expected arrival date. They are very informative and a wonder to watch.
Published 10 months ago by J. Whyman

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