Monty Don has shared an exciting update with Gardeners’ World followers regarding his tenure on the beloved programme. Since taking over from Alan Titchmarsh in 2003, Monty has become a staple of the show, only stepping away briefly between 2008 and 2011.
He recently spoke to Radio Times about his future: “I never make plans beyond two years, but I’ve agreed to do another two (from January 2025),” he disclosed. Fans will be thrilled to learn that Monty has committed to hosting the cherished gardening series for at least another couple of years.
Monty added: “Every time I think: ‘Am I really going to do this?’ But the truth is that I do enjoy it. I’m lucky because it’s in my own garden. If the programme is made well, I’ll continue.”
In addition to his regular appearance on Gardeners’ World, Monty is set to present a new programme, Monty Don’s British Gardens, which will premiere on January 10 at 8pm, featuring some of the finest gardens across Britain. After years of exploring international gardens, Monty is ready to turn his attention back to the UK’s green spaces: “I’ve been travelling the world visiting gardens since Around the World in 80 Gardens in 2008.”
Monty Don gave an update into his future on Gardeners’ World
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Keen to explore British gardening from a fresh perspective, he said: “While Gardeners’ World is essentially practical, sharing the experience of how to garden, the travel programmes are more of a cultural thing: Why are people gardening here, what does it mean to them? “We suddenly thought, why don’t we look at our own back yard with the same kind of cultural, anthropological eye?”
Monty Don, best known for hosting Gardeners’ World, has become a familiar face on television over the years, featuring in numerous shows that highlight the world of gardening. In addition to his regular appearances on BBC’s Gardeners’ World, Monty has recently been seen travelling to various countries such as Japan, the US, and Spain, delving into the diverse gardening practices found around the globe, reports the Express.