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The Victorian Flower Garden (1991–1991) on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded October 28, 1991.
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Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
October 28, 1991
Ended
October 28, 1991
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
8episodes

About The Victorian Flower Garden

The Victorian Flower Garden ended on October 28, 1991, on BBC Two.

This series, which premiered in 1991, was a documentary-style program that explored horticulture practices during the Victorian era. Presented by Peter Thoday and Harry Dodson, it demonstrated how flowers—both simple and exotic—were cultivated and used for decoration in Victorian homes, weddings, and funerals. Re-enactments illustrated how the head gardener supplied blooms for various occasions, including decorating dining rooms and conservatories.

The show featured Harry Dodson and Peter Thoday as the hosts. Each episode lasted approximately 30 minutes and showcased historical gardening techniques and floral arrangements from the period. Since the series has ended, there are no upcoming episodes or seasons scheduled.

The Victorian Flower Garden episode schedule

8 aired

Aired · 8

DateEp.Title
October 28, 1991 S1·E2 Exotic Plants
October 28, 1991 S1·E3 Cut Flowers
October 28, 1991 S1·E7 Autumn Colour
October 28, 1991 S1·E5 Victorian Technology
October 28, 1991 S1·E8 A Grand Musical Evening
October 28, 1991 S1·E6 Flower Arranging
October 28, 1991 S1·E1 Flowers & Decorative Plants
October 28, 1991 S1·E4 Wedding Flowers

The Victorian Flower Garden cast