Alastair Sooke unpicks the reasons behind the dazzling revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art, asking how the Greeks got so good so quickly. He travels to the beautiful Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, and to the island of Mozia to see the astonishing charioteer found there in 1979, and marvels at the athletic bodies of the warriors […]
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In a bid to find the not yet existent North West passage Cook encountered vast ice ranges and saw the impact of colonisation first hand when entering part of Alaska already overtaken by the Russians. Forced back by the ice shelf Cook retreats to Hawaii for R&R before returning to the Arctic the following summer. But that was not to
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It is the final regional heat and the nation’s top professional chefs compete to cook at a banquet celebrating the heroes of the NHS. This week three chefs battle to represent Northern Ireland. Tommy Heaney, last year’s regional winner and head chef at the award-winning Great House Hotel in south Wales, is taken on by two newcomers – Shauna Froydenlund,
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It is the penultimate regional final as the two highest-scoring chefs from the week return to cook their menus again. Judging them are Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton and Andi Oliver, who are joined by Dr Jake Dunning MBE, an infectious disease specialist who has been recognised for his work during the west Africa Ebola epidemic. After an intense
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On Garden Rescue episode 18 2018 – Bitterne, Amanda and Lewis have a budget of £3,000 to create their dream garden. The couple have finished furnishing and decorating their first home together, and now they want a garden to match their stylish taste and eye for a sophisticated finish. Having travelled a lot in Asia, the couple would love to
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Nicki Chapman and James Wong take a first look at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, which opened its gates to a host of VIP’s and celebrities. Nicki chats to pop star turned farmer JB Gill about his newly found passion for gardening, and Nick Knowles looks at the Chelsea show gardens designed to raise awareness. Florist Simon
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Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift kick off the week at the Royal Horticultural Society’s 2018 Chelsea Flower Show with their guide to the exciting new gardens and plants on display. They meet some familiar faces at the show as Nick Knowles joins them to look at gardens that raise awareness, and Floella Benjamin brings an important turning point in British
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Back for its 105th year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 promises to be bigger and bolder than ever. This programme is an entertaining and affectionate romp through its history to discover the people, plants and designs that have made it the greatest flower show on earth. From its legendary designers to the judges, Chelsea Pensioners to the
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It is medals day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show episode 6 2017 and Monty Don and Joe Swift reveal the show garden designs that have won a highly prized gold medal and talk to the designer who has won the prestigious Best Show Garden award. Mary Berry focuses on cut flowers and fashion icon Nicole Farhi shares
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It is medals day – Nicki Chapman and James Wong join judges at the crack of dawn to discover who has won what. Carol Klein continues looking at plants of the world, focusing on Asia, while Anneka Rice reveals her gardening prowess.  Chelsea Flower Show episode 5 2017 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires
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Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC2’s week-long celebrations at 2017’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show and share their first thoughts about the show gardens. They are joined by Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Juliet Sargeant and Frances Tophill, who bring you the very best from the most prestigious flower show in the world. Joanna Lumley joins to share her
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Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present continued coverage of the event as members of the royal family visit the showground. Chris Evans and Mary Berry introduce the Radio 2 Feel Good Garden, dedicated to taste, and there is a look at some of the spectacular gardens and exhibits. Chelsea Flower Show episode 3 2017 The world’s most
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