Monty Don bids 'final goodbye' to Gardeners' World after two decades
Long-time presenter Monty Don has announced his departure from the BBC series Gardeners' World after 23 years. He will continue to appear in upcoming winter specials and at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Why it matters
Marks the end of a significant era for a long-running, culturally influential British television program.
Monty Done! Monty and his dog, Ned, have been a fixture on the show [Press Association] TV horticulturalist Monty Don thanked viewers and his furry friend Ned the dog while presenting his final episode of Gardeners' World, after more than two decades on air.
The head gardener on the long-running BBC TV series signed off from Longmeadow garden, where the show has been based for 16 years, on Friday.
"From myself, Ned, and Longmeadow it's the final goodbye," he said on the programme, adding it had been "a privilege and pleasure" to share his garden experiences with so many people.
During the episode, Don, 71, confirmed he would remain part of the presenting line-up for next year's Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show.
Monty Don started on Gardeners' World in 2003, replacing Alan Titchmarsh [BBC]
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