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 2025. A total of 7 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
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The Flying Gardener
Chris Beardshaw follows in the footsteps of the Scottish adventurers who travelled the globe and risked their lives to bring back plants that are now taken for granted.
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Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. A look at fine examples of vertical gardening found in the castles and villages of the Cotswolds.
January 2026
Chris Beardshaw visits Hampshire to find out the best way to get summer colour into the garden.
November 2025
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.
October 2025
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 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.