Series synopsis
Monty Don's Rhineland Gardens is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on January 16, 2026. It stars Monty Don.
Monty travels across Europe along the Rhine, uncovering connections between four countries, their culture and their history through their gardens. He begins at the river's source, high in the Alps.
Premise
Monty travels across Europe along the Rhine, uncovering connections between four countries, their culture and their history through their gardens. He begins at the river's source, high in the Alps.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Monty Don as Himself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 16, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Monty travels across Europe along the Rhine, uncovering connections between four countries, their culture and their history through their gardens. He begins at the river's source, high in the Alps. |
January 16, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Monty Don travels along the Rhine to Germany, seeing romantic castles, stunning scenery and gardens, and a park created from disused factories. |
January 23, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Monty ends this series in the Netherlands, where the Rhine becomes a network of waterways. He visits the biggest display of tulips in the world and the busiest flower market. |
January 30, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 16, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2026 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |