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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 Jul 2008
  • Run Time: 590 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0017U09HG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,038 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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8 of 8 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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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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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars very easy viewing, 1 Feb 2009
By Art "Art" (Staffordshire) - See all my reviews

!Around The World In 80 Gardens : Complete BBC Series

We spent much of January watching Helen Mirren in ALL the Prime Suspects, which are superb. Just before we finished the SEVEN years of it, we ordered this from Amazon, as we needed something less 'edge of the seat' !

We'd only seen part of one show, but have now seen 3 and can thoroughly recommend it if you want something 'easy on the eye', relaxing, and very well presented. A complete change of tempo from Prime Suspect.

Monty Don puts his EGO second to the show - a refreshing change in these 'personality overdose' years we live in.

Well recommended, but you might have to start saving up afterwards for some around the world tickets!
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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 1 month ago by D. Jackson

4.0 out of 5 stars What is a Garden?
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... Read more
Published 3 months ago by oooo Candy Davis

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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 months ago by J. Whyman

5.0 out of 5 stars keeps my husband quiet
hours of peace while my husband is in front of the tv,,, a must buy
Published 6 months ago by L. A. Claybrough

5.0 out of 5 stars Around the World in 80 Gardens
Excellent, I had already received this item as a gift and decided it was so lovely that I wanted to give a copy to a friend as a Birthday present.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Elizabeth Collins

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