Gardeners' World (1968)

Gardeners' World, a beloved BBC television program launched in 1968, continues to inspire gardening enthusiasts well into 2013. The inaugural episode, hosted by Ken Burras, took viewers on a journey through the Oxford Botanical Gardens. Accompanying the show is the magazine BBC Gardeners' World, which serves as a companion piece. Typically, episodes run for 30 minutes, although several special editions extend beyond this timeframe. Notably, the series adopted a 60-minute format during its 2008 and 2009 seasons, offering a deeper dive into the world of horticulture.