I'm SO sorry that Toby is going. He was a real ray of sunshine , so normal and friendly. You felt that all he said was heartfelt and quite often, that he was having a chat with just you. He will really be missed. It's all going to be a bit solemn and heart searching now..... Monty is knowledgable and clever but not the charisma of Toby that I like. Come back, Toby !!!
Great news - Monty back at the helm. Less lifestyle and more substance and useful information. I will start watching the series again as I firmly believe Monty produces the same on-screen magic, enthusiasm and pragmatism as Geoff Hamilton ... Gardeners World could become a programme for gardeners again and I for one plan to watch it and rekindle my enthusiasm bolstered by Monty and the team.
I would be interested to know what is to become of greenacers.I was looking forward to seeing the rusults.I think the new line up should have been Monty toby and are old friend Alan/T
I'm disappointed that there is no room for Alys in the new line up - it's important to have a cross-section of styles and views in the presenting team and I found her knowledgeable,practical and likeable. Overall, I think the change is positive - I personally found Toby's style charmless and patronising so pretty much stopped watching when he took over. This meant I almost missed Carol's fantastic programme on the science of plant growth. These are the kind of gardening programmes which the BBC should be making - aimed at adults with enquiring minds and a thirst for knowledge. It's a matter of taste, though, so since Toby's style seems so popular with some, why can't the BBC make a range of programmes? Two a week would hardly be overdoing it. Heads should roll over the waste of "our" money on the Greenacre site and I agree with the previous comments about the inept handling of the whole format by the Production Team. As a public body I think the BBC should explain what steps they will be taking to offset the cost of Greenacre.
I'll try again to get my comment posted, Great to hear that Monty is returning. I remember a conversation I once had with the so sadly miss Geoff Hamilton regarding the BBC's change for changes sake and how he was deluged with viewers comments on keeping a winning format going! I'm of the view that Monty's style reflects Geoff's much loved approach, hurry up Monty & of course Rachel!
Thoroughly bad news. I stopped watching GW because I thought it had become too much of a vehicle for celebrity performers to further their careers as all-round TV personalities. I started watching again with Toby Buckland because I thought him the most likeable and down-to-earth presenter since Geoff Hamilton.
Welcome back to GW Monty. I have missed your presenting. It's like you are an old friend I haven't seen for ages. I'll be watching GW avidly. I am a professional gardener. Make sure you don't overdo it as I don't want you getting unwell again! Change down, find your neutral space. I loved your series on gardens around the world, but feel maybe you missed you wife at the time.(or maybe she came with.) As you once said, you're one of a twin and need a close relationship. Best wishes, Paul G.
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Monty is knowledgable and clever but not the charisma of Toby that I like. Come back, Toby !!!
I have missed your presenting.
It's like you are an old friend I haven't seen for ages.
I'll be watching GW avidly.
I am a professional gardener.
Make sure you don't overdo it as I don't want you getting unwell again!
Change down, find your neutral space.
I loved your series on gardens around the world, but feel maybe you missed you wife at the time.(or maybe she came with.)
As you once said, you're one of a twin and need a close relationship.
Best wishes,
Paul G.