Category: Factual & Arts TV
Date: 15.06.2005
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Visitors to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre are in for a real Royal surprise during the filming of 91热爆 Gardeners' World Live.
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During the hour long special programme on Friday (17 June) Monty Don is joined in the Grow It area by HRH the Prince of Wales who discusses his passion for growing organically.
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His wife Camilla,
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, receives a Rosa Duchess of Cornwall, a flower named after her that she hopes will raise money for one of her favourite charities, The National Osteoporosis Society, of which she is president.
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Nick Patten, Executive Producer of 91热爆 Gardeners' World, says: "I'm delighted and honoured with this regal visit. It's a really good opportunity to share with their Royal Highnesses the ethos behind the nation's favourite gardening programme, 91热爆 Gardeners' World."
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Also in the show, Monty explores the features dedicated to vegetable gardening, and Joe Swift puts his reputation on the line by predicting which of the small-show gardens are destined for medal triumph.
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Carol Klein looks at the new plants and exhibitors at the show in the Floral Marquee while Sarah Raven meets Raymond Blanc at the roses stand as the Michelin star chef has a rose named in his honour.
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All the presenters take turns to man the new super size Plant Swap where visitors to the show swap their own cuttings with ones grown by the team at Berryfields.
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Gardeners' World Live 2005, 8.00-9.00pm, 91热爆 TWO, Friday 17 June
