When is Monty Don’s final Gardeners’ World episode? Presenter confirms date of BBC farewell

• Monty Don will present his final episode of Gardeners’ World this Friday 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.

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Monty Don confirms date of ‘emotional’ final Gardeners’ World episode