I think that the Beeb has misinterpreted the understandable outpouring of sympathy from the public for Monty when ill health forced him to give up presenting, and the subsequent pleasure of hearing that he is fit and well again, as meaning that the majority of us would welcome his return to Gardeners' World. He is a charming chap, but Toby is a much more knowledgeable and down-to-earth gardener, and, once the ill-advised attempt in the first series to make the presentation more trendy had been abandoned, I have enjoyed the programme more than for years. In my view, he is the best presenter since Geoff Hamilton - and I cannot praise anyone more highly than that! I shall miss him very much.
I too am upset about missing Greenacres and kaytee is so right. I will miss Toby so much - he was on a level with Geoff Hamilton. An intelligent, common sense practical gardener. he had such a good way of putting stuff across. Hope we see him back soon.
I am thrilled that Monty is fit and well again and delighted that he will be back. I also hope to see more of Carol.
On the other hand, I am very disappointed to find that Toby and Alys will not feature any more as both are interesting, informative, engaging and entertaining. Two shows a week perhaps??
Hi Vicky I think you will find that any viewer wanting Toby back is ignored by the BBC as they know there is no good answer they can give . They must know they have messed up big time but I don't suppose they care. After all we only pay their wages.
I'm a great believer in the BBC as a "good thing". But their failure to respond properly to fair comment from licence payers is really poor. It just gives more ammunition to their commercially-motivated critics.
We know you read this, BBC. So say something about this regrettable return to the past. And make it good.
Welcome back, Monty. So looking forward to seeing your lovely garden. Have read about it many times and now we are actually going to see it. I can't wait.
We all made mock vomiting when it was mentioned at college( i'm doing horticulture) and the comments from the lecturers were dire. They have no respect for him and we were warned not to pay attention to any of his advice. Perhaps GW is just for old women who fancy old men in cords now. The BBC is mad and should bring back TOBY. What is going to happen to Greenacres now ?
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On the other hand, I am very disappointed to find that Toby and Alys will not feature any more as both are interesting, informative, engaging and entertaining. Two shows a week perhaps??
BRING BACK TOBY!!!!
We know you read this, BBC. So say something about this regrettable return to the past. And make it good.