Roses: their early history and symbolism investigated by Roger Phillips. Quest for the Rose 1993.

From the fossil beds of California via the darkest recesses of the British Museum, to the rose fields of Turkey, Roger Phillips discovers that the rose has been a powerful symbol for thousands of years. Episode of the 'Quest for the Rose' series entitled 'Genesis', written by Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix, made in 1993 and broadcast in early 1994.

[@blueztx]

I am so pleased to find this on RUclips. I had given up enjoying Quest for the Rose after my video cassette became unwatchable. Absolutely love this series.

[@diegocelis1892]

I keep sharing these videos on fb rose groups. Thank you!

[@Adeyto]

Thanks for uploading, this is extremely interesting!

[@evet7067]

Interesting! One thing I have a hard time understanding is how could the documentary investigate the origins of the rose and not mention at all that rose garden cultivation actually started in China about 5000 BC and most cultivated breeds come from there?

[@HealthyBagicha]

hi this is an extraordinary video, Thank you so much for sharing, can you please suggest where I can find the whole series ?

[@majoresterhazy7012]

Hello. I have put the three episodes that I have up. That is half of the series. The rest will be in the BBC library should you know anyone who can access it!

[@blueztx]

@@majoresterhazy7012 Thank you for sharing. I have been searching for the entire series for years. I have the book from 1994.

[@majoresterhazy7012]

@@blueztx Thank you. I don’t have the book. I must get it.

[@Ditropico]

@@majoresterhazy7012 I’ve been trying to find access to the series for a year now but no such luck. No links, vhs on eBay etc. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on who to contact or where to search

[@domontaeholt495]

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[@mayamachine]

Violet is the original flower of love, not the rose.

[@michaeldukakis5014]

F1 itv 2000-2001 please