David Attenborough on the history of Kew Gardens

Sir David Attenborough will be marking the reopening of the Temperate House on Thursday evening. Sitting in the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world, Attenborough describes his affinity with the botanical site and how he used to visit Kew when feeling depressed, taking in a deep breath of fresh air.

To hear more from Attenborough visit the Today programme website.