How Richard E Grant turned his London garden into a cinematic, perfumed sanctuary

Scent, Saltburn and Streisand with Richard E Grant | Roots S1 E1 | The RHS · 28:48 · Video: RHS - Royal Horticultural Society · Watch at the source

In short: Actor Richard E Grant shares his South West London garden, a space defined by his childhood in Eswatini, his passion for perfumery, and his career in film. This episode of the Roots podcast explores how our personal histories and passions shape the outdoor spaces we cultivate.

In the premiere of the RHS podcast Roots, host Jo Whiley visits Richard E Grant to discuss how his home garden reflects his life story. The space serves as a multi-generational retreat, having hosted both family weddings and high-profile social gatherings.

The garden is uniquely curated with props from various blockbuster films and features a sculpture of Grant's childhood idol. Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in Eswatini, Grant has integrated his interest in perfumery into the design of his evergreen landscape.

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