Raymond Blanc's Royal Kitchen Gardens

Episode 1

Hampton Court

46 mins

Raymond tours the kitchen garden in Tudor feasts, and enjoys poached chalk stream trout with a vegetable salad prepared by palace chef, Neil, before whipping up an iced cassis parfait and roasted leg of lamb with salsa verde at Le Manoir.

Episode 2

Castle of Mey

47 mins

At the former home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Raymond discovers gardener Chris grows chemical-free produce in this unique environment, meets the castle's celebrated Aberdeen Angus Cattle and is served fillet steak by chef Martin.

Episode 3

Dumfries House

47 mins

At this splendid Scottish stately home Raymond explores the Queen Elizabeth Walled Garden, learns head gardener Melissa's secrets for maintaining a year-round oasis for visitors and enjoys two very different but equally majestic meals

Episode 4

Hillsborough

47 mins

In Northern Ireland Raymond soaks up the tranquil atmosphere and admires the royal residence's impressive restoration journey. After being treated to dishes with fresh ingredients by chef Jamie, he shares a recipe using gooseberries

Episode 5

Highgrove

47 mins

In the grounds surrounding King Charles and Queen Camilla's private home, Raymond's moved by this important educational centre's ethical principles and impressed by the scrumptious meals served up by head chef Luke.

Episode 6

Hampton Court Palace

46 mins

Raymond is back at Hampton Court Palace to meet one of its oldest residents and learn how Georgian hot chocolate would have been made.

Episode 7

Castle of Mey

60 mins

Raymond is once again at the farthest tip of mainland Scotland to learn about what it takes to grow produce - including peaches - in its grounds.

Episode 8

Dumfries House

60 mins

Raymond returns to Dumfries House to visit its Education Garden, make an aubergine parmigiana, and learn about its rare breeds of chicken.

Episode 9

Hillsborough

Raymond returns to the magnificent Hillsborough to learn about its gardens' extensive restoration and see some extraordinary fruits grown there.

Episode 10

Highgrove

Raymond continues to explore the stunning grounds at Highgrove as he learns about its vegetable beds and the secret art of managing the royal hives.