Series synopsis
Monty Don's Japanese Gardens is a reality documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on February 15, 2019. It ended on February 22, 2019. It stars Monty Don.
Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of these elegant gardens and what we have taken from them. Armed with his extensive knowledge and passion for all aspects of horticulture, Monty travels through Japan to explore the best gardens the country has to offer. From plants and architecture to new techniques and differing climates, this series is full of rich colour and vibrant landscapes as Monty examines how a mix of history and new innovations are shaping the gardens of Japan today and ...
Premise
Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of these elegant gardens and what we have taken from them. Armed with his extensive knowledge and passion for all aspects of horticulture, Monty travels through Japan to explore the best gardens the country has to offer. From plants and architecture to new techniques and differing climates, this series is full of rich colour and vibrant landscapes as Monty examines how a mix of history and new innovations are shaping the gardens of Japan today and how they are perceived. Get ready to enter an enticing world, full of enchanting stories, wonderful characters and, of course, beautiful gardens.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Monty Don as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | February 15, 2019 | February 22, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Monty Don travels to Japan in spring to trace the history of Japanese gardens from early boating gardens, through Buddhist temples and Zen gardens, right up to a modern tea house. |
February 15, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Monty Don returns to Japan during the fiery blaze of autumn. He explores rooftop gardens and takes lessons in the intricate art of bonsai. |
February 22, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 15, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 22, 2019 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |