Monty Don’s British Gardens on BBC Two – Episode Guide, Times and How to Watch
Image: BBC Episode 3: Thursday 5 November 2026, 8pm, BBC Two. One hour, North Wales to Norfolk.
Monty Don’s British Gardens is on BBC Two on Thursday 5 November at 8pm, with episode 3 of 5. This hour crosses the middle of the country, starting in North Wales and finishing on the Norfolk coast. The series is a repeat: it first went out on BBC Two in January 2025, and the current Thursday run began on 8 October.
Updated Wednesday 4 November 2026, before episode 3.
What is Monty Don’s British Gardens?
It is a five-part series in which the Gardeners’ World presenter tours the UK, visiting around 60 gardens along the way. They range from historic estates to modern reinventions and very small private plots. Each episode is an hour and covers one stretch of the map, finishing in the South West.
Monty Don’s British Gardens episode guide
| Episode | Region | Date | Time and channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland to Northumberland | Thursday 8 October 2026 | 8pm, BBC Two |
| 2 | The North of England and Northern Ireland | Thursday 15 October 2026 | 8pm, BBC Two |
| 3 | North Wales to Norfolk | Thursday 5 November 2026 | 8pm, BBC Two |
| 4 | London and the South East | Not listed yet | |
| 5 | The South West | Not listed yet |
BBC Two had no episode on Thursday 22 or 29 October, which is why there is a gap between episodes 2 and 3. Listings only run about a week ahead, so episodes 4 and 5 have no dates yet. We add each one here when it appears.
What happens in episode 3?
Monty begins on the wet western coast of Wales and crosses the hilly Midlands to the low eastern coast of Norfolk. Gardens in the series on this stretch include Bodnant in Conwy, Plas yn Rhiw on the Llyn Peninsula and Houghton Hall in Norfolk.
Is it on everywhere at 8pm?
Our listings show episode 3 at 8pm on BBC Two in England and in Wales. BBC Two Northern Ireland has its own programmes at 8pm that Thursday, and we have not seen the episode listed there elsewhere this week. Viewers in Scotland should check BBC Two Scotland’s own schedule. Everything else on the channel that night is in our BBC Two TV guide.
When was it first shown?
BBC Two first broadcast the series on Friday nights at 8pm, starting on 10 January 2025, with the final episode in early February. So nothing in this autumn run is new, but if you missed it the first time, this is the full series in order.
What else is Monty Don on this week?
Two more programmes, both on BBC Two on Friday 6 November:
- 8pm, Gardeners’ World. The BBC announced in September that this series is his last as presenter, after 23 years on the show.
- 9pm, Who Do You Think You Are? His episode of the family history series, first shown in 2010.
The rest of that evening is in our Friday night guide.
How to watch
| Platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| Freeview | 2 (HD on 102) |
| Sky | 102 |
| Virgin Media | 102 |
| Freesat | 102 |
You can also watch BBC Two live on BBC iPlayer, which needs a TV Licence. For every channel tonight, see what’s on TV tonight.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Monty Don’s British Gardens on tonight?
Episode 3 is on BBC Two on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 8pm and runs for an hour, until 9pm. It is listed at 8pm in England and Wales.
How many episodes of Monty Don’s British Gardens are there?
Five, each an hour long. Episode 3 on Thursday 5 November is the halfway point, and episodes 4 and 5 cover London and the South East, then the South West.
Is Monty Don’s British Gardens a new series?
No. It first went out on BBC Two on Friday nights from 10 January 2025. The Thursday run that began on 8 October 2026 is a repeat showing.
Which gardens are in episode 3?
The third episode heads from North Wales to Norfolk. Gardens in the series on this stretch include Bodnant in Conwy, Plas yn Rhiw on the Llyn Peninsula and Houghton Hall in Norfolk.
How many gardens does Monty Don visit in the series?
Around 60, spread across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the five episodes.
When is episode 4 of Monty Don’s British Gardens on?
It has not been listed yet. Listings run about a week ahead, and we will add the date here as soon as BBC Two publishes it.
What else is Monty Don on this week?
Gardeners’ World on BBC Two on Friday 6 November at 8pm, followed at 9pm by his episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, first shown in 2010.
Is Monty Don leaving Gardeners’ World?
Yes. The BBC announced on 8 September 2026 that the current series of Gardeners’ World is his last, after 23 years presenting it.
Is Monty Don’s British Gardens on BBC iPlayer?
BBC Two can be watched live on BBC iPlayer, which needs a TV Licence. Check iPlayer itself for which episodes are available on demand.
What channel number is BBC Two?
BBC Two is 2 on Freeview (HD on 102), and 102 on Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat.
Related: BBC Two TV guide | What’s on TV tonight, Thursday | What’s on TV tonight, Friday
