The Flying Gardener
The Flying Gardener is a TV show on BBC4. Chris Beardshaw takes to the skies for a bird's-eye perspective on the dramatic landscapes and inspirational gardens of Britain. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2025.
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The Flying Gardener
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. A look at fine examples of vertical gardening found in the castles and villages of the Cotswolds.
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Chris Beardshaw meets keen gardeners Jane and Chris Goodrick from Rhuddland, Wales, and helps turn their garden into an impressive mixture of plants and shrubs.
Chris Beardshaw visits Hampshire to find out the best way to get summer colour into the garden.
Chris Beardshaw travels to both Devon and Cornwall to discover how plants survive in the most exposed areas of Britain, and he transforms a local resident's balcony using miniatures and bonsai.
Chris Beardshaw heads for west Scotland to help an oyster fisherman deal with an overgrown garden and finds out why Scots design the best shady gardens.
Chris Beardshaw travels around by helicopter to find Britain's most inspirational gardens. In the Lake District, Chris goes in search of the ultimate water feature.