Toby Buckland? Excellent choice! My passion is gardening, yet I have hardly able to watch Gardener's World since Alan Titchmarsh left. I was left bored and cold with continual Vegetable and compost trials! Once again, I can look forward to Friday evenings.
I think Toby did a wonderful job of presenting Gardener's World. I thought his idea of carrying a saw or salt in his back pocket were very funny, I'm always traipsing back to my shed for tools. He has inspired me to grow and eat Basil with my tomatoes for extra taste. I look forward to Friday evenings once again. Thank you Toby.
Excellent start by Toby!! I must admit, I wanted Chris Beardshaw as main presenter, but felt that anyone must be an improvement on Monty Don!! Toby is 1000 times better and seems to fit in with the presenting styles of Joe and Carol.Can't wait for the rest of the series - only wish each programme was an hour long.Well done Toby!!
I am not sad that Carol did not get the job. She is enthusiastic but despite her vast knowledge I find that not enough is imparted to the viewer. I have read articles that Toby has written and found them informative, productive and interesting. This was also borne out by last weeks Gardeners world. I for one like his presentation style. I do not consider myself old but I remember with fondness previous presenters and I am sure Toby will be an asset for the BBC.
Gave Toby a second chance this week, last week he showed us how to edge lawn! This week even more dire with some stiff bedding and truly awful trellis. I had an open mind as never heard of him. Unfortunately recent programmes have been so strong- Carol really came into her own, and Sarah Raven's hour long wildflower programme was fascinating,her late father's botanical studies delightful. I have been watching since Geoff Hamilton,but found myself channel-hopping tonight.We are a sophisticated audience and can cope with plants with long names!
What was wrong with Carol Klein and Joe Swift continuing to present Gardeners World. They stepped in when Monty became ill and kept the show going in their enthusiastic, inspiring and happy way. Has the BBC never heard the saying "if it aint broke don't fix it." Now the heart seems to have gone from the programme.
Leave off Toby!! He's got a good gardening pedigree and I think will surprise many. A career gardener is needed and I think he will prove to be in the Geoff Hamilton model if given a chance. Monty despite his persona, irritated many.
Well done Toby, we enjoy your easy style of informed presentation. Gardener's World will once again become regular Friday night viewing for us for the first time since Alan moved onto pastures new.
I have been watching Gardeners' World since the 1970's and in the past even taped the weeks I missed.
After Geoff Hamilton it gradually deteriorated to the extent that in the last couple of years I often haven't bothered to switch it on, and if I did would switch off halfway through, there was so little of interest. Plus I found the presenters "breathless enthusiasm" combined with lack of gardening skill truly irritating (apart, that is from Alys Fowler Sarah Raven and Rachel de Thame).
Trying the last 2 weeks episodes I must say I am intially impressed with the relaxed presenting style coupled with interesting gardening tips from the new presenter, and it is good to see Alys taking a larger part. I will be following the series with renewed interest.
I have spoken to others about this, and there is unanimous agreement that things seem to have taken a turn for the better.
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After Geoff Hamilton it gradually deteriorated to the extent that in the last couple of years I often haven't bothered to switch it on, and if I did would switch off halfway through, there was so little of interest. Plus I found the presenters "breathless enthusiasm" combined with lack of gardening skill truly irritating (apart, that is from Alys Fowler Sarah Raven and Rachel de Thame).
Trying the last 2 weeks episodes I must say I am intially impressed with the relaxed presenting style coupled with interesting gardening tips from the new presenter, and it is good to see Alys taking a larger part. I will be following the series with renewed interest.
I have spoken to others about this, and there is unanimous agreement that things seem to have taken a turn for the better.