Ground Force (1997)
Ground Force was a British garden makeover television series originally broadcast by the BBC between 1997 and 2005. The series was originally hosted by Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh and was produced by Endemol for the BBC.
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Episode 1 - Bournemouth
Release Date: 2001-04-22A neglected riverside spot in Tuckton, Bournemouth is transformed into a fishermans paradise complete with decking, planters and a seating area.
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Episode 2 - Stratford
Release Date: 2001-04-29A community centre garden in East London gets a splash of magic with a sandpit, greenhouse and the simplest of water features - a bird bath, turning it into an area that local young children can enjoy.
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Episode 3 - Nottingham
Release Date: 2001-05-06The team work wonders on a communal yard, turning it into a hotspot for socialising and entertaining - laying a terracotta terrace filled with tropical plants and a water feature.
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Episode 4 - Cambridge
Release Date: 2001-05-13The team tackles a horticultural disaster zone in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, consisting of rubble, mud and two bath tubs, turning it into a family garden complete with rabbit hutch, summerhouse and an unusual water feature.
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Episode 5 - Jersey
Release Date: 2001-05-20It's over to Jersey for the last episode in the series and a courtyard garden is given a Mediterranean flavour, using plants that are too tender for mainland Britain, but are suitable for the Channel Islands' milder climate, including olive trees and potted palms.