Monty Don bids 'final goodbye' to Gardeners' World after two decades
Summary
Monty Don presented his final episode of the BBC gardening series Gardeners’ World after joining the show in 2003. He will appear in two winter specials and remain part of the presenting line-up for next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show; the BBC has not yet named his successor.Key Facts
- Don signed off from Longmeadow garden, where the show has been based for 16 years.
- He thanked viewers and his dog Ned, calling it a privilege to share his gardening experiences.
- Don said the current series would be his last in September, saying it was the right time for a change.
- He replaced Alan Titchmarsh as presenter in 2003.
- The BBC said it will announce details of the next series later; Don’s successor has not been named.
- Don will feature in two winter specials expected to air before Christmas.
- He will remain part of the presenting line-up for next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
- Don received an OBE in 2018 for services to horticulture, broadcasting and charity.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
