Monty Don steps down from BBC’s Gardeners’ World after 23 years
Monty Don, the longest-serving host of BBC's Gardeners' World, is stepping down after 23 years, with his final series broadcasting later this year. Don stated it was "the right time for a change" and will continue working with the BBC on other projects, including a new travel program called Island Gardens.
Why it matters
This marks the end of an era for a highly popular and influential gardening program, impacting its viewership and potentially shifting the landscape of gardening media, while also highlighting Don's personal journey and advocacy for mental health.
Monty Don said it was ‘the right time to change’ and he will continue working with the BBC on other programmes. Photograph: BBC Studios Monty Don said it was ‘the right time to change’ and he will continue working with the BBC on other programmes. Photograph: BBC Studios Factual TV Monty Don steps down from BBC’s Gardeners’ World after 23 years Final series hosted by ‘utterly unique’ presenter will continue to be broadcast until later this year
Prefer the Guardian on Google Monty Don, the longest serving head gardener on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World programme, will step down at the end of the current series.
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