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Monty Don's Gardeners' World Farewell
7 Nov
Summary
- Monty Don bids emotional farewell after 23 years on Gardeners' World.
- He will still appear at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and winter specials.
- Don hosted the show since 2003, replacing Alan Titchmarsh.
Horticulturalist Monty Don has presented his final episode of Gardeners' World, marking the end of his 23-year tenure on the long-running BBC series. Broadcasting from the familiar Longmeadow garden, Don, alongside his dog Ned, thanked viewers for joining him on his gardening journey. He confirmed his continued involvement with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show and announced plans for two winter specials before Christmas.
During the farewell, Don reflected on the changes at Longmeadow since he first began presenting the show 23 years ago, initially at Berryfields and later at his current home garden. He noted how the garden had evolved over the years, acknowledging the departure of previous canine companions and expressing his deep appreciation for the viewers who shared this experience. Don took over the hosting duties from Alan Titchmarsh in 2003.
The BBC has stated that details for the next series of Gardeners' World will be released later, with Don's successor yet to be named. Regular co-presenters Frances Tophill and Adam Frost are considered frontrunners by bookmakers and viewers. Don, who previously hosted shows like Holiday and Tomorrow's World, was awarded an OBE in 2018 for his contributions to horticulture and broadcasting.
