Gardeners' World vs The Root of the Game
The Root of the Game has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.5/10 for Gardeners' World). Gardeners' World is the older of the two (1968 against 2026). Both are documentary shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Gardeners' World | The Root of the Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1968 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 14 | 1 |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Monty Don | – |
Synopsis
Gardeners' World
Gardeners' World is a long-running BBC Television programme about gardening, first broadcast in 1968 and still running as of 2013. Its first episode was presented by Ken Burras and came from Oxford Botanical Gardens. The magazine BBC Gardeners' World is a tie-in to the programme. Most of its episodes have been 30 minutes in length, although there are many specials that last longer. The 2008 and 2009 series used a 60-minute format.
The Root of the Game
Brazil lives, breathes and exports várzea. This series delves into the stories behind the beautiful game — one with the power to change lives.
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