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Monty travels across Europe along the Rhine, uncovering connections between four countries, their culture and their history through their gardens. He begins at the river's source, high in the Alps.

Monty Don travels along the Rhine, one of Europe鈥檚 most important rivers, beginning at its source high up in the Alps and crossing four countries tracing the importance of history and culture in the gardens along its shores.

He begins in Switzerland, where he travels to an alpine garden 1,900 metres above sea level that displays a remarkable collection of mountain plants. In Austria, he visits the balmy Lake Constance, before crossing to the German side to visit an entire island garden nestled in its own microclimate.

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59 minutes

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Fri 16 Jan 2026 20:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Monty Don
Writer Monty Don
Editor Erica Lee
Series Editor Alexandra Henderson
Director of photography Mike Robinson
Line Producer Lauren Kelly
Production Company AHA Productions

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