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The Secret Garden

In the 19th century in India, Mary Lennox becomes an orphan due to cholera. She is then sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven at his estate on the Yorkshire moors. There, she uncovers a hidden garden and learns about her distant cousin.

In 19th-century India, Mary Lennox is orphaned by cholera. Her uncle Archibald Craven takes her in at his estate on Yorkshire moors. Despite initial rudeness, she gradually adapts as she explores the manor and befriends servants such as maid Martha and gardener Ben Weatherstaff. With the help of a robin, Mary discovers a secret garden. She also learns about an unknown cousin, which transforms her life dramatically, both in terms of the garden and herself.

Episodes:

Episode 1 There Is No One Left

1. There Is No One Left

Aired: Jan 1, 1975

Privileged child Mary Lennox is orphaned and sent to live at her uncle's myst...

Episode 3 The Door in the Wall

3. The Door in the Wall

Aired: Jan 15, 1975

Mary finds the door to the secret garden hidden behind some ivy, but she need...

Episode 4 I Am Colin

4. I Am Colin

Aired: Jan 22, 1975

The mystery of the crying is solved when Mary discovers she has a bedridden c...

Episode 5 A Tantrum

5. A Tantrum

Aired: Jan 29, 1975

The children are fighting - Wonderful.

Episode 7 Magic

7. Magic

Aired: Feb 12, 1975

With a little touch of magic, Colin is reunited with his father for the first...

Info about The Secret Garden

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama, Family