Cruickshank on Kew: The Garden That Changed the World

Cruickshank on Kew: The Garden That Changed the World

2009 · 60 min · Documentary

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.

Directed by Sam Benstead

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