I am gutted that Toby has been sacked from GW I must say I was not firstly impressed when Toby first took over, but have come to like his style. To bring Monty back who in my opinion is very pompous and arrogant is a backward step and why is Rachel there? What a waste of money leaving Greenacres, will we ever see what the outcome is of this years plantings. Its was just the same as Berryfields. I have watched GW for so many years but I think my GW days are over. BBC you should be ashamed of yourselves wasting so much money on these sites that are only ever use for a couple of years.
Really pleased that Monty will be coming back in 2011. Really enjoy watching Gardeners World, never miss an episode. Can't see any reason why Toby and Alys can't join the programme line-up once in a while.
Like many others I am disappointed that the BBC hasn't tried to bring in a popular and experienced gardner. The people AT shared his garden with nearly all were great.We need carisma in our presenters. If we have to have Monty then lets have fair share of material, not a shed load of vegetables!
Monty is so leaden and not at all easy on the eye. The mistakes he made in the script were embarrassing. And remember when he fell in the pond? Is it a new BBC gardening satire?
I cannot see it will make any difference as to who presents the programme as most of the time is spent visiting large estates, which are pointless when you have a small garden, and the rest of the time all you get to see is the presenters face not what they are doing. A change of production would be better.
Can't tell you how glad I am to have Monty back. I was so bored with Toby and Alys. When Monty was on I watched GW every Friday, never missed it, but with Toby I just gave up watching. This is a great Christmas gift. Well done BBC!
How awful - I was so enjoying being able to watch GW since Monty ceased dominating the programme. Toby was excellent - none of the silly waffle only professional, intelligent gardening advice. Alys is superb too. Why has the BBC given in to the popular demand for celebrity rather than letting us have a proper gardener. Oh well I shall be back in my garden rather than watch the ghastly Monty Don twiddle around in his inane and ill informed way. Why can't real gardeners have a programme for themselves with proper presenters? I will give up GW and I will not be renewing my magazine subscription. I will stick to the RHS, HPS and local garden club rather than waste time watching a mere garden fashion programme.
So glad that Monty is to return. I have to admit I have not watched Gardener's World this year - it got so silly with all the giggling etc. Perhaps we'll get back to some real gardening.
Why the sudden change? I was just getting used to Toby and I enjoyed his style of presenting and although I have missed seeing Monty on screen I think it is unfair on Toby and Alys for them to be dropped by the BBC in such an off hand manner.
Does this also mean that the money ploughed (excuse the pun) into the present site by the BBC is to be wasted?
I only hope that it will not be long before Toby and Alys are back with us as I will miss them both. Toby for his knowledge and enthusiasm and Alys for her unconventional methods and infectious smile.
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If we have to have Monty then lets have fair share of material, not a shed load of vegetables!
Does this also mean that the money ploughed (excuse the pun) into the present site by the BBC is to be wasted?
I only hope that it will not be long before Toby and Alys are back with us as I will miss them both. Toby for his knowledge and enthusiasm and Alys for her unconventional methods and infectious smile.