Video Documentaries

In Gardeners World 2018 episode 4, it is the busiest gardening weekend of the year and Monty has plenty of ideas and inspiration, from planting summer bulbs to sowing perennials. New projects are on his mind as he begins to mark out a brand new area at Longmeadow. Carol Klein profiles the bravest and most colourful of spring flowering plants when she delves into the botany of the hellebore, and we travel to Sheffield to visit a garden crammed full of colour and new ideas. Gardeners World 2018 episode 4   Wild daffodil Our native daffodil is smaller than many garden varieties but is still a striking sight in early spring. It is also known as the 'Lent lily' or 'Easter lily' since it often blooms and fades within the Lenten period. Hellebore care Hellebores (sometimes known as the Christmas or Lenten rose) are perennial garden plants with elegant flowers, perfect for brightening up shady areas during late winter and early spring. Some species are grown for their striking

In Gardening Australia ep. 10 2018, Costa meets guest presenter Paul West; Sophie weaves an egg basket; Millie visits a chicken expert; Josh explores a special school garden, and Jane heads to a nursery specialising in perennial plants. [video width="1024" height="576" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Gardening-Australia-ep.10-2018.mp4"][/video]   Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining gardeners around the world.   Gardening Australia ep. 10 2018:   FAQs – Growing chocolate | Sowing tomatoes in sub-tropics | Ripe pumpkins Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions An Easter Basket Sophie Thomson explores the ancient craft of basketry with weaving expert Beverley Manthey. There are lots of ‘ingredients’ in the garden that can be redirected into baskets. These include tree prunings, and leaves or stems from arum lilies (

The Vietnam War episode 1 - Déjà Vu After a long and brutal war, Vietnamese revolutionaries led by Ho Chi Minh end nearly a century of French colonial occupation. With the Cold War intensifying, Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the north aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem’s untested regime in the south. [video width="1280" height="716" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/The-Vietnam-War-ep.1.mp4"][/video]   The Vietnam War is a ten-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that will air on PBS in September 2017. In an immersive 360-degree narrative, Burns and Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. THE VIETNAM WAR features testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losi

In Nigellissima episode 2, Nigella Lawson's mission to show how easy it is to bring the spirit of Italy into the kitchen continues as she shares the secrets of her celebratory, yet simple, Italian roast chicken, served alongside a sunny saffron orzotto. Dessert comes courtesy of Nigella's surprisingly easy coffee ice cream, inspired by lazy days spent in the ice cream parlours of Florence, and an extra treat is presented in the form of a chocolate olive oil cake. There's also a silky pasta dish with courgettes, which elevates a quick fridge foray into a languorous late night treat. Nigellissima episode 2 recipes Pasta with courgettes [caption id="attachment_3019" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pasta with courgettes[/caption] Sometimes the simplest food makes for the best dishes and the vibrancy of flavour with this recipe is extraordinary. I should really call this pasta with zucchini this being an Italian recipe. To make it you'll need: c

In Teddington, Jennifer enlists the help of her sisters to create an Italian-themed garden in memory of their parents. She has great ideas and a budget to match, but growing citrus trees, olive trees and vines in a leafy London suburb is easier said than done. Will Monty be able to guide the sisters to a Mediterranean-style success? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Big-Dreams-Small-Spaces-episode-6.mp4"][/video]   Meanwhile, in Billericay, Monty offers advice to Karensa, who wants to turn an unkempt strip of back garden into a fantasy for her daughter, inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. With a tiny budget but plenty of enthusiasm, she wants to create a chessboard patio, a heart-shaped lawn and a teapot water feature.

In Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 5 2016, Monty Don meets two sets of gardeners who are desperate for his help and advice as to how they can turn their outside spaces into dream gardens. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Big-Dreams-Small-Spaces-episode-5.mp4"][/video]   Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 5 2016 In Worthing, Emma and Josh want to create a family garden for their little boy Noah, who has Down's syndrome. Currently the space is totally overgrown, but Monty gets them going by helping them clear the site. Following a trip to RHS Wisley Gardens, they learn about filling the garden with different types of sensory plants. But as the rain sets in, can the pair create a garden to make their son proud? Meanwhile in Hitchin, Monty is faced with a different challenge to create a community garden for the whole street. Aletheia is determined to make a neighbourhood veg patch and a trip to Cranbrook

In Nigellissima episode 1, Nigella Lawson shows how easy it is to bring the spirit of Italy into the kitchen and on to the plate - using ingredients available in any English supermarket. With her passion for Italy and Italian cooking - she lived and worked in Florence before starting a degree in modern languages - Nigella's mouthwatering dishes have their roots in tradition but take us into fresh territory, knowledge worn light of touch but full on taste. In this first show, Nigella introduces us to her love of Italian food through a spectacular yet simple Sicilian pasta with tomatoes, garlic and almonds. There's a midweek family feast of tagliata - a juicy steak cut into thin slices - served with crisp, fluffy Tuscan fries. Plus Nigella's 'eggs in purgatory' - a late night fiery dish inspired by her early party days in Florence. Nigellissima episode 1 recipes: Eggs in purgatory [caption id="attachment_3002" align="alignnone" width="300"

Gardeners World episode 26 2016, there is plenty of advice from Longmeadow this week as Monty starts to tidy up the garden for autumn and reviews this year's display in the jewel garden.  In the final part of Carol Klein's series on plant families, she looks at the Apiaceae family, which includes not only stalwart and wildlife-friendly plants but also edible roots, and we pay a visit to a giant vegetable grower in Nottinghamshire who is hoping to break the world record with his carrots. In Lincolnshire, Adam Frost's designs begin taking shape when he starts to build raised beds for his contemporary kitchen garden, while Nick Bailey travels to a suburban garden in Windsor to tackle overgrown climbers and shrubs. Jane Moore is in East Sussex where she discovers an exuberant garden and gardener whose small space is packed with plants, and Nick Macer discovers a garden in Kells Bay, Ireland, where the climate resembles an Atlantic rainforest.   Gardeners World episode 26 2016

Dan Snow takes us on a journey around Hadrian's vast empire.Immortalised in the UK after building a Wall on the edge of his Empire, which bears his name to this day. Hadrian's Wall, as it is known, is just a tiny portion of a massive structure Hadrian had built to protect the Roman Empire, with similar, sister walls running through northern Europe and still more in north Africa. His legacy also includes the Pantheon in Rome. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hadrian.mp4"][/video]   Hadrian brought the Empire to an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity. At the heart of this great Empire, however, lay a mystery - Hadrian's relationship with a young man, Antinous. The friendship led to Antinous being deified by Hadrian following his death, in strange circumstances, on the Nile. Dan Snow uncovers the genius and the dark side of Hadrian: peace-maker, frontier-builder, star-crossed lover, a

The story of probably the most renowned painting in the world. A work three years in the making, Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper remains one of the greatest masterpieces of all time. Even over 500 years after the painting was completed, this piece remains one of the most studied paintings in history.   The Private Life of a Masterpiece The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci depicts the dramatic moment when Christ tells his disciples that one of them will betray him. From it's creation in 1495, the fresco has withstood a number of dramatic events, including two world wars, looters, bombings and a number of attempts to destroy the work. The conservation techniques used to restore the painting throughout the centuries, are almost as controversial as its subject matter. The Last Supper measures 460 cm × 880 cm and covers an end wall of the dining hall at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. The theme was a traditional one for refectories, although the room w

In Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 4 2016, Monty Don travels around the country helping amateurs to create the garden of their dreams. This week, he helps to fulfil the ambitions of two very different groups of people. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Big-Dreams-Small-Spaces-ep.4.mp4"][/video]   Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 4 2016 In Oxford, neighbours Anne and Fliss are set on breaking down boundaries. They want to combine the front gardens of their semi-detached houses into one wonderful space filled with all their favourite grasses and perennials. The big question for Monty is whether two gardening enthusiasts, with definite ideas of their own, can work together to achieve one goal. With conflict looming, will Britain's favourite garden expert be able to bring his calming influence and garden know-how to the Oxford neighbours and achieve horticultural harmony? Meanwhile in Pewsey, former arm

In Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 3 2016, Monty Don helps two pairs of amateur gardeners who want to create dream gardens in very different urban spaces. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Big-Dreams-Small-Spaces-ep.3.mp4"][/video]   Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 3 2016 In Bromley, Mei an and Gerard have ambitious plans to turn their narrow, split-level garden into a Japanese paradise. Their attention to detail means they will stop at nothing to create the perfect Eastern retreat, complete with a mountain stream, mossy boulders and traditional Japanese plants. But with tons of soil to move and the budget running out, have they bitten off more than they can chew? Meanwhile in Stoke, artists Anna and Andrew want to transform their tiny concrete yard into a haven of tranquillity with something beautiful to look at in every corner. They are going to have to use all their creative flair to turn this blank

In Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets – Summer Greens episode 8, Raymond celebrates the freshest summer greens. Beginning with a simple yet vibrant pistou soup, laden with summer vegetables and bursting with basil, topped with crispy croutons and meltingly rich parmesan. Next a dish ideal for a warm summer's day - poached salmon resting on a bed of citrusy sorrel served with a zingy lemon sauce. The combination of crisp chicory, ripe pears and walnuts creates a flavour-packed salad perfectly paired with a rich, creamy Roquefort dressing. And to round off, an exquisite spinach ravioli encasing a perfectly poached quail's egg, accompanied by a light beurre blanc, earthy wild mushrooms and fragrant micro-herbs - delivered direct to Raymond's kitchen by specialist grower Richard Vine. Raymond also visits the Cotswolds to discover a nutty alternative to olive oil - beautifully golden, cold-pressed rapeseed oil. Celebrated chef Raymond Blanc welcomes the cameras into his kitchen to

In Around the World in 80 Gardens ep 10, Monty Don visits the world's 80 most inspiring gardens, this time in South East Asia. Since the nineteenth century, Western gardeners have loved tropical garden. Monty visits the archetype - the mysterious Jim Thompson's Garden in Bangkok. [video width="720" height="416" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Around-the-World-in-80-Gardens-ep-10.mp4"][/video]   He seeks something more authentic in the Royal Palace gardens and the floating gardens of the canals of Bangkok. In Bali, his preconceptions are challenged again. Is the Western picture of the exotic garden a construct? Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble. In total, exactly eighty gardens are featured during his 10 journeys, and include the Alhambra, the gardens of th

Gardeners World episode 25 2016 - September is the perfect time for planting and Monty adds some autumn flowering asters to his borders, as well as refreshing his strawberry beds with new stock. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Gardeners-World-episode-25-2016-YouTube.mp4"][/video]   Carol Klein continues her series on plant families and this week, she takes a close look at one of the largest plant families in the world, the daisy family, and we pay a visit to a plant nursery in Hampshire, which specialises in growing plants - including many varieties of daisy - for attracting wildlife. Nick Macer is in Essex where he discovers a garden where cacti are grown to monstrous proportions due, in part, to its microclimate. Garden doctor Nick Bailey is in Berkshire, where he provides a remedy for a patch of dry shade in a small back garden, while Jane Moore visits two tiny gardens on the sunny and shady side

A new age of space exploration, and exploitation, is dawning. But surprisingly, some of the boldest efforts at putting humans into space are now those of private companies started by a handful of maverick billionaire businessmen.   The 21st Century Race for Space Brian Cox gains exclusive access behind the scenes at Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and Spaceport America, exploring what is really happening in privately financed space flight right now. From space tourism to asteroid mining, and even dreams of colonies on Mars, these new masters of the universe refuse to limit their imaginations. But are private companies led by Jeff Bezos, Sir Richard Branson and Elon Musk really going to be able to pull this off? How will they overcome the technical challenges to achieve it? And is it really a good idea, or just a fool's errand? Cox meets key players in the story - Bezos, founder of Blue Origin as well as Amazon, and Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic. He wants to find out

In Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 2 2016, Monty Don helps two sets of amateur gardeners with very definite ideas and very different approaches to creating their dream gardens. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Big-Dreams-Small-Spaces-ep.2.mp4"][/video]   Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 2 2016 In Clapham, young couple Jack and Chris want to turn their tiny urban back space into a Victorian-inspired plant collector's paradise with a hi-tech twist. The super-organised duo know exactly what they are after - a special dahlia collection, a fern wall and lots of modern gardening gadgets. But as Monty discovers, their timing is not perfect - they are trying to combine making a new garden with totally refurbishing their home. Meanwhile in Hereford, Frankie is trying to renovate her cottage garden with the help of her mother Pat, in memory of Frankie's sister who died in a tragic accident. Frankie has a

Big Dreams Small Spaces - Salisbury episode 1, Monty Don travels around the country helping amateurs to create the garden of their dreams. In this episode, he is asked to rescue two nightmare outside spaces. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Big-Dreams-Small-Spaces-ep.1.mp4"][/video]   Big Dreams Small Spaces episode 1 2016 In Salisbury, newly engaged Glenn and Zoe want a brand new garden and most of all they are desperate to produce flowers for their wedding. Currently, their steeply sloping garden is completely unusable. Armed with advice from Monty and plenty of enthusiasm, they set about creating the garden of their dreams. But with their wedding looming, can they get the planting done in time? A trip to Sarah Raven's garden in Sussex might provide them with the inspiration they need. Meanwhile in Barnet, Monty gets to work on an overgrown allotment which is being turned into a site for keeping

In Around the World in 80 Gardens ep 9, Monty Don visits the world's 80 most inspiring gardens: this time, in Northern Europe. Monty is spoiled for choice in an area he knows so well. He views the floral wonders of Britain's Sissinghurst Castle and the vivid palette of impressionist painter Monet at Giverny. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Around-the-World-in-80-Gardens-ep-9.mp4"][/video]   He enjoys the quirky individuality of the garden of one of his favourite Belgian designers. Finally, Monty goes to Norway to see what can grow 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble.

Their millennium-old legacy includes some of history's most mysterious characters and relics, from the Holy Grail to King Solomon's riches, Freemasons, and the Barbary Pirates. From humble monks to fearsome warriors, the Knights of Malta became Europe's valiant and admired heroes. Tales of the ancient order of knights unfold on this in-depth exploration. The Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta have a lengthy history that has seen them encounter some intriguing historical legends; even the mysterious Holy Grail has connections to the impenetrable group. With origins shrouded in myth and a thousand-year legacy steeped in legends that continue to the present day, the Knights of Malta began as a Benedictine nursing order, evolving into a fearsome, militant Christian warrior tradition. Through interviews and re-enactments, their provocative connections to Solomon's riches, Barbary Coast pirates, Freemasons, and the Holy Grail are explored. Knights Of Malta - Sovereign Mi

The Riviera - A History in Pictures, two-part sun-filled series in which Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who have lived, loved and painted on France's glorious Cote d'Azur. The Riviera - A History in Pictures part 1 : Painting Paradise Revealing the intertwined relationship between modern art and the development of the French Riviera as an international tourist haven, Grant explores how Impressionist painters Cezanne, Monet and Renoir first discovered the region in the 19th century when the newly built railway arrived there. Captivated by the light and colour of this undiscovered landscape, the painters immortalised its shores on canvas and in doing so advertised the savage beauty of the region. For Neo-Impressionists Paul Signac and Henri Edmund Cross the region provided a vision of utopia, while for Henri Matisse the vivid colours of the area inspired him to adopt a new palette and in doing so set modern art en route to abstraction. With visits to L'Es

In Classic Mary Berry episode 5 2018, Mary Berry returns to one of her most loved locations - Port Isaac on the Cornwall coast. Along with local chef Nathan Outlaw she explores some of the wonderful classics inspired by the great outdoors - even if the weather is against them! From her take on a delicious bouillabaisse filled with some of the ocean's best offerings, to a freshly caught mackerel barbecued by the sea, and some rich and crispy spatchcock poussin marinated and cooked alongside it. As the home cook and Michelin-starred chef cook alongside each other it is obvious how inspired they both are by the coast and a shared love of simple, fresh, local food cooked well. Classic Mary Berry episode 5 2018 recipes:   Panna cotta with pineapple and ginger salsa [caption id="attachment_2937" align="alignnone" width="300"] Panna cotta with pineapple and ginger salsa[/caption] Classic smooth and velvety vanilla panna cotta is delicious enough on its own,

In Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets – Summer Fruits episode 7, Raymond demonstrates the versatility of the summer's juiciest fruits. To begin with, he prepares a simple but impressive berry-strewn pavlova. Next, a spicy cherry clafoutis sees the vibrant fruit cushioned in a bed of soft, sumptuous pastry. A ruby red fig tart adds a touch of decadence, and for the finale there is an aromatic fruit soup topped with a delicate caramel cage and light bubbles of champagne. Raymond also travels to Fife to visit a traditional fruit farm and witness how his favourite variety of raspberry is grown in the temperate climate. Celebrated chef Raymond Blanc invites the cameras back into his working Oxfordshire kitchen to share the culinary secrets he has gathered and treasured over the past 35 years. The programme features a range of recipes for cooks of all abilities that are inspirational, yet achievable.

In Around the World in 80 Gardens ep 8, Monty Don visits Cape Town's famous Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens he sees the King Proteus, South Africa's national plant. In the Drakensberg Mountains he sees some native flora in its natural environment. [video width="720" height="416" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Around-the-World-in-80-Gardens-ep-8.mp4"][/video]   His favourite garden is a school vegetable patch in Thembisa, one of Johannesburg's townships. Monty is intrigued by how gardening styles have changed here since the Dutch first settled in the 19th century. Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble.

The Sky at Night - Return to the Moon ? -  Nearly 50 years ago, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon and it seemed like the dawn of a new age. Soon we'd be flying to the moon as effortlessly as we fly to America, and a moon base would be filled with men and women building a better future out in space. But then the moon fell out of fashion. We soon realized it was brutally inhospitable and getting there was eye-wateringly expensive.   [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/The-Sky-at-Night-Return-to-the-Moon.mp4"][/video]   Rather than spend huge sums of money going where we'd already been, Mars and the other planets seemed much more exciting destinations. But now that is set to change. For the first time in a generation, there are credible plans to go back to the moon, and maybe even build a working moon base. The Sky at Night examines this renewed interest in the moon, and asks why it's happeni

Gardeners World episode 24 2016 is a another full hour of gardening, Monty is at Longmeadow giving advice on how to deal with unruly roses, taking cuttings of herbs and planting a new tree.  Carol Klein continues her series on plant families, exploring some of the most popular relations of the rose, and we pay a visit to an orchard in Worcestershire to find out how enthusiasts are caring for one of the rose family members - the plum. Nick Macer is in London visiting a town garden where two different microclimates offer very different planting opportunities. Adam Frost reveals his plans for his new garden, while Flo Headlam is in the heart of Bristol, transforming unpromising grey spaces into vibrant green. And Jane Moore meets a gardener in Torquay who has designed and planted his garden with thousands of plants which reflect areas of the world from Asia to the Mediterranean. In Gardeners World episode 24 2016:   Pruning plums Fruits that contain stones are prone to a nasty fungal dis

To mark 50 years since the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King on April 4, 1968, Trevor McDonald travels to America's Deep South in the hope of getting closer to the man who meant so much to him and so many others. He uncovers new sides to the story, speaks to a former member of the Ku Klux Klan and interviews an expert on the horrors of lynching in 20th-century America. He also asks some of black role models, including Naomi Campbell, General Colin Powell and the Rev Al Sharpton, what Martin Luther King means to them. Martin Luther King by Trevor McDonald could easily have been a paint-by-numbers look at an overfamiliar figure. To mark the 50th anniversary of King’s assassination, the former newsreader travelled through the American South in the civil rights leader’s footsteps. But while there was nothing especially revelatory, this documentary was elevated by the quality of the interviewees and McDonald’s evident love of his subject. How many other presenters

In Around the World in 80 Gardens ep 7, Monty Don continues his extraordinary journey in the Mediterranean - the cradle of European civilization. In Italy, Monty visits some of the elaborate high Renaissance gardens of stone and water which have hugely influenced western garden design. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Around-the-World-in-80-Gardens-ep-7.mp4"][/video]   He also visits the remains of Emperor Hadrian's palatial retreat. Monty then looks at the artistic achievements of the Moorish culture. He travels to Marrakesh, where he visits The Aguedal - one of the oldest continuously maintained gardens in the world; and in Spain he visits The Alhambra, thought by many to be the most perfect garden in the world. Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and smal

Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets – Spices and Chillies episode 6, in this episode, Raymond draws upon memories of his travels through Asia to create dishes full of fragrant spice and fiery heat. To kick off, a mouth-wateringly fresh green papaya salad with the sweet crunch of pomegranate and a tangy dressing of chilli and lime.   The inspiration for Raymond's next dish comes from no further than his own kitchen. Indian vegetable curry infused with a complex blend of masala spices is one of his much-loved family recipes. Next tender, slow-cooked pork belly marinated in a Chinese-style blend of aromatic spices with a crisp, crunchy crackling, drenched in an intense meaty broth. To round off Raymonds trip down memory lane a stunning dessert of pasta-free ravioli encasing exotic fruits and soft panacotta served with a cool coconut sorbet. Ever willing to learn, Raymond visits Sri Owen, an expert in Indonesian cuisine who gives him a master class in traditional Balinese spicing before th

In Gardening Australia ep. 9 2018, Sophie Thomson explores the world of wormwoods, Millie Ross makes some seed bombs, Tino Carnevale explains crop rotation, and Jerry Coleby-Williams makes the ultimate vertical garden - an aquaponic green wall! [video width="1024" height="576" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Gardening-Australia-2018-ep.9.mp4"][/video]   Gardening Australia ep. 9 2018   FAQs - Pruning lavender | Harvesting potatoes | Storing autumn leaves Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions On Rocky Ground Costa meets a Canberra couple who have transformed a bare, rocky paddock into a shady wonderland of native plants The Fruit Squad Jane meets a group of volunteers who collect the surplus harvest from neighbourhood fruit trees – then distribute the produce where it’s needed. Hidden Gem Guest presenter Steven Wells visits a heritage-listed garden village where retired residents can grow new friend

John McCarthy examines the art of faith - the art of religions, journeying across the globe in search of great temples, churches and sacred sites. The three hour-long films, presented and narrated by the broadcaster John McCarthy, visit many of the greatest and most significant religious buildings of the world. Each hour-long episode is a high-definition visual experience. Divine in form, sacred buildings are amongst the most beautiful and enduring achievements of mankind. Art of Faith travels the world to visit the great buildings, exploring how the passions and complexities of religious beliefs have been expressed in architecture. Looking back over the last 3000 years the series provides an insight into how we have celebrated faith through art. With contributions from architects, scholars and worshippers the series explains the buildings' genesis, laying down the brush strokes of the sites' design, whilst looking at the shared elements and contrasts between the religions and

Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets – Charcuterie episode 5, in this carnivorous episode, Raymond shares his love of the art of charcuterie: cooked or preserved meats. To begin, wafer-thin slices of duck ham cured in herbs and juniper berries are joined by crispy lardons to create a delicious dish packed with crunch and flavour. Next, a rich, buttery chicken liver parfait with a zesty, spicy coating, which is simple to make but satisfying to savour. Pot-au-feu is a one-pot French classic, a meaty medley slow-cooked in a velvety broth bursting with intense juices. Finally, an eye-catching ham hock terrine showcasing a mosaic of marbled meat and vibrant vegetables served with tangy home-made pickles. Charcuterie expert Alex McKay visits Raymond's kitchen to sample his cherished terrine, and Raymond also travels to Wales to meet James Swift, a passionate charcuterier who has developed a British version of one of Raymonds charcuterie favourites from home: saucisse de Morteau. Will it live

In Gardeners World 2018 episode 3, at Longmeadow, Monty Don is making plans for the summer, so he starts dahlias and other tender perennials into growth and sows annual climbing plants to light up his borders with colour. Frances Tophill visits The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to meet an expert on the most exotic plant of the tropical border, ginger. Plus the team explore one of the most colourful perennials of the summer in the Isle of Wight, visiting a garden which is filled with daylilies. Gardeners World 2018 episode 3 Hemerocallis Hemerocallis (daylilies) produce elegant, usually trumpet-like blooms in summer and are easy to grow in many gardens. Individual flowers are short-lived but each plant produces many flowers, so displays will last for weeks. Daylilies thrive in well-drained, fertile soil, but tolerate poorer soils and heavy clay. Avoid planting in heavy shade and borders that dry out in summer. Snowdrops For welcome assurance that the brighter days of spring are on thei

In Around the World in 80 Gardens ep 6 Monty Don visits the world's 80 most inspiring gardens, this time in China and Japan, two of the world's oldest gardening cultures. In China he visits the ancient scholars' gardens of Suzhou and the awesome Yellow Mountains of Huangshang that inspired them. He visits the Imperial Summer Palace Gardens of Beijing. In Kyoto, Japan's city of gardens, he tries to understand the Zen garden. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Around-the-World-in-80-Gardens-ep-6.mp4"][/video]   Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble. In total, exactly eighty gardens are featured during his 10 journeys, and include the Alhambra, the gardens of the Taj Mahal in India, the gardens of the Villa D’Este in Italy an

All good travel guides need a map, and the team unveil the most detailed 3D map of the Milky Way ever produced. A map that reveals that there may be 50 per cent more stars in the galaxy than we previously thought. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/The-Sky-at-Night-Guide-to-the-Galaxy.mp4"][/video]   American astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson gives us a guided tour of the strangest stars we have ever observed, and we discover that the Milky Way may already be colliding with our neighbouring galaxy, Andromeda. Guide to the Galaxy A galaxy is a gravitationally bound system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter. The word galaxy is derived from the Greek galaxias, literally "milky", a reference to the Milky Way. Galaxies range in size from dwarfs with just a few hundred million (108) stars to giants with one hundred trillion (1014) stars, each orbiting its galaxy's c

Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets – Pudding episode 4 is a treat for the taste buds as Raymond celebrates his passion for puddings, sweet and savoury. To kick off there is a French childhood favourite, riz au lait, a velvety vanilla rice pudding with a crunchy caramel topping and a tangy fruit compote. Next is another French classic, tarte tatin. Glossy caramelised apples embedded in golden puff pastry create a sumptuous dessert and comforting finale to any meal. Moving on to savoury, Raymond prepares a heart-warming dish perfect for a chilly night, a suet pudding filled with succulent steak, juicy kidneys and creamy oysters all drenched in a rich red wine gravy. To round off, Raymond gives a French twist to a British institution - fruit crumble. Juicy red fruits laced with caramel are topped with a lid of golden crumble and a refreshing raspberry sorbet. Raymond visits cookery writer and chef Sophie Grigson who teaches him how to make a traditional English Sussex pond pudding and top so

Auschwitz - The Nazis and The Final Solution is a BBC six parts documentary film series presenting the story of Auschwitz through interviews with former inmates and guards to include authentic re-enactments of relevant events. The history of the Final Solution phase of the Nazi Holocaust, particularly with the most infamous of the death camps. Auschwitz - The Nazis and The Final Solution Part 1 - Surprising Beginnings [video width="720" height="400" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Auschwitz-The-Nazis-and-The-Final-Solution-ep.1.mp4"][/video]   German commanders discover the efficiency of gassing prisoners, and Auschwitz transforms from a small backwater camp for those resisting the Nazi occupation of Poland to a large scale extermination camp for Jews. Auschwitz - The Nazis and The Final Solution Part 2 - Orders & Initiatives [video width="720" height="400" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads

In this Gardeners World episode 23 2016, Monty is at Longmeadow catching up with some seasonal jobs, and he also gets out and about for an inspiring visit to the longest herbaceous border in the world. This week sees the first of eight hour-long episodes of Gardeners' World. Monty and the regular team are joined by some new faces offering tips, advice and inspiration from gardens large and small across the country.  Seven-time Chelsea Gold medal-winning designer Adam Frost lays out plans for his new garden in Lincolnshire, while newcomer Flo Headlam visits a small city front garden in Liverpool to get underway with her mission to green up Britain's grey spaces. Nick Macer will be in Sheffield, exploring the ways in which Britain's climatic conditions can be exploited for growing some surprising plants, and Carol Klein is in Devon, getting to grips with some of the members of the extraordinary buttercup family, which include clematis and delphiniums. Gardeners World episode

In Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets – Lamb episode 3, Raymond shares his favourite mouth-watering lamb dishes. To start, succulent lamb's liver with caramelised potatoes and a dusting of traditional French seasoning. Shoulder of lamb is slow-roasted with garlic and herbs and served with an earthy potato and turnip gratin to create a hearty but melt-in-the-mouth meal. Next Raymond returns to his roots with a truly French-inspired dish. Lamb Provencal sees a vivid, herb-encrusted rack of lamb accompanied by a juicy ratatouille. To finish, each tender cut of lamb comes together on one plate surrounded by lively vegetables and a rich tapenade to create a show-stopping finale. Along the way Raymond travels to Hampshire to visit ex-Formula One champion Jody Sheckter who runs one of the country's only organic and biodynamic farms where he rears 800 sheep on his unique pastures. Raymond is invited to enjoy a feast of spit-roast lamb basted in his own harissa dressing. Raymond describes

Celebrated chef Raymond Blanc welcomes the cameras back into his working Oxfordshire kitchen to share the culinary secrets he has collected and cherished over the past 35 years. The programme features a variety of recipes for cooks of all abilities that are inspiring and achievable. In this episode Raymond pays tribute to the sweetly satisfying extravagance of cakes and pastries. To kick off, a feather-light lemon tea cake, generously coated in sticky apricot jam and a tangy lemon glaze. Next pure chocolate indulgence - crisp, fluffy choux pastry filled with a cooling chocolate cream and covered with a glossy chocolate icing. The secrets of the perfect macarons - the fashionable and delectable almond based pastries - are shared and used to decorate a flourless chocolate cake. For the finale, Piece Montee Croquembouche: the quintessential French celebration cakes that stand a metre tall. Raymond also goes to Paris to visit protégé and world famous patissiere Laurent Duchene. Raymond pay

In Gardeners World episode 22 2016 with the bank holiday ahead, there is plenty of opportunity to catch up with some essential jobs in the garden and Monty gives a masterclass on how to look after and prune soft fruit to ensure maximum production next year.  Frances Tophill is at RHS Rosemoor, where she is catching up on her vegetable trials which she started earlier in the year, and Alan Power visits Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset to find out more about the discovery of a long-lost gladiolus, which was originally included in the planting plans of Gertrude Jekyll over 100 years ago. Gardeners World episode 22 2016 Raspberry Raspberries are one of the most popular summer fruits and are very easy to grow. Different training techniques mean raspberries can be grown in gardens of any size and in containers. Gladiolus Gladioli come in a wide range of sizes from the miniatures with florets of less than two and half inches in diameter, the graceful primulinus hybrids with the hooded florets

In Around the World in 80 Gardens ep 5 -  Monty Don continues his extraordinary journey to see the world through 80 of its most inspiring gardens with a visit to the richest and most powerful nation in the world, the United States of America. He meets garden guerrillas in New York, visits a Virginian garden that reflects the birth of the nation, and finally travels west to California to see if gardens there reflect more than the glitz of the movie industry. [video width="720" height="416" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Around-the-World-in-80-Gardens-ep-5.mp4"][/video]   Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble. In total, exactly eighty gardens are featured during his 10 journeys, and include the Alhambra, the gardens of the Taj Mahal in India, the gardens of the Villa D

The Art That Made Mexico: Paradise, Power and Prayers , artist Alinka Echeverria explores the three major forces - nature, power and faith - that have shaped Mexican art, and Mexico itself. Alinka Echeverria reveals the way in which Mexican artists shook off European artistic influence to find a distinctive voice, expressed through landscape painting, and reconnected with pre-Hispanic subject matter. The Art that Made Mexico Part 1 - Paradise The murals of Teotihuacan and illustrated Aztec codices show how nature was the reference point for their worldview, their power structures and their calendars. But following the conquest in the 16th century, the Spanish 're-educated' indigenous artists to aspire to European aesthetics, and for nearly 300 years after conquest, the art of what was called New Spain looked a lot the art of old Spain. A century after independence in 1810, artists began to depict Mexico's ancient foundation myths, including the symbolic volcanoes that domin

Cleopatra - the most famous woman in history. We know her as a great queen, a beautiful lover and a political schemer. For 2,000 years almost all evidence of her has disappeared - until now. In one of the world's most exciting finds, archaeologists believe they have discovered the skeleton of her sister, murdered by Cleopatra and Mark Antony. From Egypt to Turkey, Neil Oliver investigates the story of a ruthless queen who would kill her own siblings for power. This is the portrait of a killer. This BBC hour-long docudrama focuses on Cleopatra's sister Arsinoe, whose recently-discovered skeleton suggested she may have been murdered. Did Cleopatra, assisted by Julius Caesar, murder her own sibling in a bid for power? Presenter Neil Oliver thinks it's possible, and sets out to paint a portrait of a beautiful, enigmatic, ruthless ego-maniac who will stop at nothing to preserve her place on the throne. His quest takes us to the ruins of Ephesus in Turkey, where Arsinoe's dea

In Gardeners World episode 21 2016, now that birds are no longer nesting in hedges, it is the time to get them looking trim and neat and Monty has plenty of tips on how to cut them so that they grow well.  Alan Power visits Croome Park in Worcestershire to discover more about one of the first great landscapes of Capability Brown, and we visit a couple in Gloucestershire whose ornamental grass garden was inspired by the Far East. Gardeners World episode 21 2016   Barn House Grasses Nothing beats the look and feel of grasses in the late summer border and as you saw on tonight’s programme, Kate and Hitesh Patel have used them to great effect in their garden near Chepstow. If you would like to visit, they’re open by appointment from April to the end of September, details of which can be found in the link below. How to trim a hedge Established hedges require trimming to keep them dense and compact. Formal hedges require more frequent trimming than informal hedges. Grow your own cut flowers

Classic Mary Berry episode 4 2018 - Mary has always adored entertaining and pulls out some of her finest classics that will leave any guest begging for the next invitation - be it a romantic meal for two or hosting a big meal for friends and family. From her divine dover sole cooked to perfection, a genius way to make beetroot gravadlax and a sticky chicken recipe that will have them knocking down the doors, to an ambitious crispy roast duck and a simple but exquisite raspberry mousse. For a look at the extreme ways one can decorate to entertain, Mary travels to Leeds Castle with acclaimed florist Simon Lycett as he prepares for this year's Festival of Flowers. Bringing Henry VIII's Banquet Hall to life he shows Mary that too much is in fact never enough! Classic Mary Berry episode 4 2018 recipes   Sticky chicken [caption id="attachment_2789" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sticky chicken[/caption] An old family favourite that's quick, easy and

In Gardeners World episode 20 2016, whether you are staying at home or going away on holiday, Monty has plenty of tips for how to keep the garden looking good and remaining productive during August.    Joe Swift pays a visit to the Northumberland garden of Chris Mullin who, after over 20 years as a member of parliament, has turned his attention to the renovation of his walled garden. And National Trust head gardener Alan Power catches up with the transformation of Shakespeare's New Place garden in Stratford-upon-Avon. Gardeners World episode 20 2016:   Celery The wild celery plant - from which cultivated varieties are selected - is found on boggy riversides and marshy ground, giving a clue to the growing conditions it needs. Soil should be moisture-retentive and never dry out. Celery hearts are particularly tasty and can be eaten raw or braised by simmering. Celeriac Botanically speaking, the edible part of celeriac is a swollen stem. Hardier and more disease resistant than its re

In Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets - Shellfish ep.1, celebrated chef Raymond Blanc welcomes the cameras back into his working Oxfordshire kitchen to share the culinary secrets he has collected and cherished over the past 35 years. The programme features a variety of recipes for cooks of all abilities that are inspiring and achievable. In this episode Raymond shares his love of seafood, celebrating the best of British shellfish. To begin, a French favourite using a very British ingredient, moules mariniere made with sweet, plump mussels from Devon bathed in a heady garlic, wine and herb broth. Next a spicy, seared squid salad served with colourful Provencal vegetables and crisp fennel. Sweet, juicy scallops are given an exotic twist, resting on a bed of silky cauliflower puree with spiced cauliflower bhajis and an aromatic curry oil. For a finale fit for a king, Raymond prepares a feast of perfectly succulent Scottish lobster with a rich red pepper and cardamom jus and exquisite cav

In Around the World in 80 Gardens ep 4 -  Monty is in South America, a continent twice the size of Europe and the home of more than 50,000 endemic plant species. In Rio de Janeiro, Monty visits the private garden of Brazil's most famous artist, Burle Marx. He views the ingenious floating gardens of the Amazon. He visits a crumbling estancia (ranch) in the windy Pampas. He ends his journey on the Pacific coast of Chile in a garden that sits harmoniously in its landscape. [video width="720" height="416" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Around-the-World-in-80-Gardens-ep-4.mp4"][/video]   Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble. In total, exactly eighty gardens are featured during his 10 journeys, and include the Alhambra, the gardens of the Taj Mahal in India, the garde

The Art of Russia is a series in which art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the incredible story of Russian art - its mystery and magnificence - and until now a story untold on British television. The Art of Russia Part 1: Out of the Forest [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/The.Art_.of_.Russia.1.mp4"][/video] He explores the origins of the Russian icon from its roots in Byzantium and the first great Russian icon, Our Lady of Vladimir to the masterpieces of the country's most famous icon painter, Andrei Rublev. Both epic and awe-inspiring, and producing brilliant art, nevertheless medieval Russia could be a terrifying place. Criss-crossing the epic landscape, Andrew visits the monastery founded by Ivan the Terrible, where his favourite forms of torture found inspiration in religious art. One man would shine a light into Russia's 'dark' ages - Peter the Great who, surprisingly, took as hi

For billions of years our planet was devoid of life, but something transformed it into a vibrant, living planet. That something was soil. It's a much-misunderstood substance, often dismissed as 'dirt', something to be avoided. Yet the crops we eat, the animals we rely on, the very oxygen we breathe, all depend on the existence of the plant life that bursts from the soil every year. Deep Down & Dirty: The Science of Soil In this film, gardening expert Chris Beardshaw explores where soil comes from, what it's made of and what makes it so essential to life. Using specialist microphotography, he reveals it as we've never seen it before - an intricate microscopic landscape, teeming with strange and wonderful life forms. It's a world where the chaos of life meets the permanence of rock, the two interacting with each other to make a living system of staggering complexity that sustains all life on Earth. Chris explores how man is challenging this most precious resou