A Prospect of Kew with Richard Mabey
Bananas in the Palm House, magnolias in spring, or a rare orchid - each one of us has our own vision of Kew.
But plants are more than just beautiful, they're essential to our survival. And in a world where every day one plant species may face extinction, the Royal Botanic Gardens has a vital role to play.
Richard Mabey takes us beyond this showpiece of loveliness and reveals, in Kew's two centuries of history and in its scientific development, how it has become the international centre for plant conservation.
Film cameraman BERNARD HEDGES Film editor JOHN TRUMPER Producer CAROLINE WEAVER Series editors
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