Unearthed returns - The need for seeds, with Cate Blanchett

Unearthed returns - The need for seeds, with Cate Blanchett

From Unearthed - The need for seeds, with Cate Blanchett by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

October 14, 2025 · 2 min · Season 4

About this episode

Cate Blanchett hosts a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank, exploring its vital role in biodiversity and conservation.

From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Unearthed returns — celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, the most biodiverse place on our planet. Hosted by Cate Blanchett, Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst, this series explores the story of the world’s largest wild seed bank — a vault and living laboratory where science and conservation meet. From restoring habitats to protecting biodiversity, these seeds hold the promise of our planet’s future. This is no distant insurance policy. It’s one we’re already relying on — and one that will only grow in importance as our climate changes and biodiversity is lost. As the Seed Bank marks its 25th anniversary, Cate discovers how its groundbreaking work is already shaping life on Earth — and why its mission has never mattered more. You can support the vital work of the Millennium Seed Bank by donating here: www.kew.org/seeds Instagram: @kewgardens Facebook: @kewgardens YouTube: @kewgardens Unearthed - The need for seeds is a Fresh Air production for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.   Series Producer: Hannah Fisher, Executive Producer: Annie Day, Director of Content…

People in this episode

Host: Cate Blanchett

Topics covered

  • biodiversity
  • seed conservation
  • climate change
  • habitat restoration
  • science
  • documentary

Keywords

  • seeds
  • biodiversity
  • conservation
  • climate change
  • Millennium Seed Bank
  • Wakehurst
  • Kew Gardens

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Millennium Seed Bank

Places: Wakehurst

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