Monty Don to step down as Gardeners' World presenter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Monty Don's final episode as host of Gardeners' World will air on 6 November after more than 20 years.

Monty Don's final episode as host of Gardeners' World will air on 6 November, bringing an end to more than 20 years on the BBC show. The 71-year-old has been filmed for the last 16 years from his own garden, Longmeadow in Herefordshire. His departure marks the end of the show's 57th series.

Mr Don said the time has come for a change. He said: 'Throughout that time – and around 700 programmes – I have had the privilege of sharing my own abiding passion for gardens and gardening with an equally passionate, and often equally knowledgeable audience.' He added that he has 'always relished the craft of programme-making' as part of the BBC team.

He plans to continue working with the BBC on other projects and write more books. 'And of course, I will still be gardening, dog by my side, here at Longmeadow,' he said. Co-star Adam Frost said Mr Don would be 'sorely, sorely missed'.

How it is being reported

• BBC confirms when Monty Don's final Gardeners' World episode will airMonty Don's final Gardeners' World episode airs November 6, ending more than 20 years presenting the BBC show. He plans more books and other BBC projects.Malvern Gazette · 27 Oct, 14:51
• BBC confirms when Monty Don's final Gardeners' World episode will airMonty Don's final Gardeners' World episode airs November 6, ending more than 20 years presenting the BBC show. He plans more books and other BBC projects.Worcester News · 27 Oct, 14:51

In this story: Monty Don · Gardeners' World · BBC · Longmeadow · Herefordshire · Adam Frost

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