- Monty Don will present his final episode of Gardeners’ World tonight after 23 years as head gardener on the BBC show.
- The broadcast marks the final episode filmed at Don’s Herefordshire garden, Longmeadow, which has served as the main location since 2011.
- The 71-year-old presenter announced his departure in September, explaining that he woke up one day and knew it was the right time to move on to new avenues.
- Don took over as lead presenter from Alan Titchmarsh in 2002 and has hosted around 700 episodes alongside his beloved dogs over the years.
- Viewers and the BBC have paid tribute to Don, thanking him for sharing his passion for nature and teaching a generation of gardeners.
- Gardener’s World airs at 8 pm on BBC Two.
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