What great news that Monty is coming back-I had taken Gardener's World off my viewing list. My grandfather was a close friend of Percy T. and I prefer his and Monty's style. As to Alan -is there any programme he's not presenting on TV or radio?!
I'm delighted at the news Monty Don is to return to Gardener's World.I really enjoy his laid back style and his basic approach. The current show had too many Blue Peter style projects that do not appeal to the traditional gardener.
I'm more than happy to see Monty back on TV, but I am devastated that they have taken Toby and Alys off Gardeners World, and I am not sure that I will continue to watch the programme. I can see no point at all in Rachel being on the programme. I hope 'they' will achieve a good mix of advice for new gardeners, with interest for those with more experience.
ENOUGH! the last GW had treated us like 3yr olds.. whilst i am all for children learning how to garden , there are children presenters that produce programms for this age group.. toby and his team were supposed be reaching the adults, bringing Monty back is a mistake.I wont be watching any more, I struggled to stay calm with the last series, but when the dumbing down got hold of the magazine too, i cancelled the subscription.... what a sad state of affairs... you dont fix what aint broke!
So relieved that Monty is back..I tried to watch when Toby took over but never really enjoyed the programme again and finally stopped watching about a year ago..this after being a fan for over 20 years..Now I can look forward to many more years of GW... WELCOME BACK MONTY AND TEAM!!!
Some say they are bored with the gardening from scratch style. There are as many new gardeners out there as established ones. There is an element of snobbery evident here. GW should make space for all aspects of gardening and not just pander to the self centred established gardeners. Toby and Monty would have been a better formula.
Devastated to see that Toby and Alys have been effectively sacked. I certainly wont be watching the new series of GW - I dont like MD's style of presenting - I thought Toby was just getting into his stride and had a very cheerful personality and was very knowledgeable.
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the last GW had treated us like 3yr olds.. whilst i am all for children learning how to garden , there are children presenters that produce programms for this age group.. toby and his team were supposed be reaching the adults, bringing Monty back is a mistake.I wont be watching any more, I struggled to stay calm with the last series, but when the dumbing down got hold of the magazine too, i cancelled the subscription.... what a sad state of affairs... you dont fix what aint broke!