Monty Don is retiring from Gardeners’ World

Thank goodness! Hope they get someone more down to earth to replace him who doesn't grow veg on an industrial scale and who has flower beds, not "Jewel Gardens" etc al.

First Tess and Claudia on Strictly.

Gary Lineker on MOTD.

Now Monty on GW.

What is happening to the BBC???

I like Monty, I’m sorry he is retiring. I’ll also miss the lovely Ned.

I’m not over Gary Lineker going either, he’s the best. I do think Strictly needed a change though.

I like Monty Don, will miss him.

Couldn't agree more (and it wasn't even very jewelly, was it?). I hope Adam Frist is on the list of possible replacements. He has all the practicality and enthusiasm that's been missing since Geoff Hamilton died.

Me too

Hmm, very odd - I wanted to quote eddiecat78 but for some reason it didn't appear...
Also fumblefingers typed Frist instead of Frost. I really must get into the habit of proof-reading my posts.

I'll miss Ned too!

Dempie that is a bit harsh. You cannot maintain interest for 23 years if you just have a normal modern sized garden. Geoff Hamilton’s garden was bigger. Even Scottish TVs Beechgrove Garden moved from a fairly small location to a much much bigger site for that reason. Just because he is well spoken does not mean he is not down to earth. He and his wife were bankrupt not long before they moved to there present property which was a run down house in a field.

I have watched the programme since it began many moons ago and all the presenters have had interesting things to say but Monty is such a soothing presence to slow down after a busy week. When I hear that music my shoulders relax and often I drop off to sleep not from boredom but because I am so relaxed. None of the ither presenters have half his charm.

I like the vegetable beds.
Never been into Strictly, not fussed about Gary, but I’ll miss Monty, he has a very soothing voice, fair play though, he’s of that age.
I too hope Adam replaces him.