Monty Don presents final Gardeners' World episode after two decades in role

7 Nov 2026 • 5:07 AM MYT
The Independent
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Monty Don presents final Gardeners' World episode after two decades in role

  • Monty Don has presented his final regular episode of Gardeners' World after hosting the BBC programme for more than two decades.
  • Signing off from his Longmeadow garden during Friday's broadcast, the presenter thanked viewers for sharing his gardening journey.
  • Although leaving the weekly series, Don will return for two winter specials before Christmas, including an episode reflecting on his time on the show.
  • He will also continue to feature in the BBC presenting line-up for next year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
  • Don first took over presenting duties from Alan Titchmarsh in 2003, with Longmeadow serving as the show's base for the past 16 years.

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