Glorious Gardens from Above

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Glorious Gardens From Above

Christine Walkden

Chloe Rawlings

Gavin Ahern

Glorious Gardens from Above: Episode 8: North Wales

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Episode 8

Episode 8: North Wales

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Christine Walkden hears the story of how the Snowdon Mountain Railway was built.

Horticulturist Christine Walkden explores gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon. Christine visits Bodnant Garden in Snowdonia.

Christine Walkden visits Bodnant Garden in Snowdonia to explore a Himalayan valley amid the mountains of north Wales. She meets Phyllis, who is treading in her grandfather's footsteps. At nearby Bodysgallen Hall, an unexpected view takes her back to childhood holidays. 

And we hear the story of the building of the Snowdon Mountain Railway.

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Factual: Homes & Gardens: Gardens

Horticulturist Christine Walkden explores Britain's gardens from a hot-air balloon.

Horticulturist Christine Walkden embarks on a journey to explore Britain's gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon.

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