I agree with most of the above. I have thoroughly enjoyed the team sharing the presenting and would have liked this format to continue. For me Monty is going to be a much harder act to follow than Alan. Although I enjoyed Alan's presenting style, I actually learnt more about plants and the nitty gritty of gardening from Monty and his team. Time will tell.
I hope that Toby Buckland will be a good choice for main presenter of Gardeners' World. For me also recently the show has lost a lot of something; its not been the Gardeners World I used to look forward to on a Friday night lets hope Toby can put that something (Geoff Hamilton) back. I'm glad it is not Carol Klein, her voice can get on your nerves after a short while; she is just too enthusiastic!(getting rid of the awful opening music is not a bad idea). I hope that Alys will be in the programme. I like her way of presenting very much.
I remember thinking when dear Geoff died oh they will never find anyone to replace him. When even more Alan left I again thought no way who can they find. And then along came Monty Who on earth was Monty Don not really heard much about him but boy has he shown his skills talent and honesty. I am sure that very soon we will all be saying wow what an amazing. Yes he will present differently and have different ideas but thatâs what makes the world a great place to live the variety. Good Luck Toby can't wait for you to Strut your stuff and wield your trowel.
We would have liked Carol too. She has been a breath of fresh air to GW and so enthusiastic. I don't know Toby Buckland so I can comment on him. I hope he brings energy and enthusiasm in bucket loads. We love the new 1 hour format and hope that none of the really good things to follow on from Monty's departure will not be lost.
I have to say I've amazed by the negativity here! Toby Buckland is an excellent choice. He'll bring a much needed breath of fresh air. As a professional gardener myself, he's one of the few people who actually inspires me with his Geoff Hamilton-like enthusiasum and hands on approach. In fact, it was he and his wife Lisa on their old show 'Garden Magic'(along with Monty & Carol on 'Real Gardens') that helped fire up my interest in gardening in the first place,showing that anybody can garden if they want to. All the very best Toby! I look forward to seeing you in action.
I am so disappointed that Carol Klein was not chosen as the new presenter of Gardener's World! I was really looking forward to it! She was the ideal choice and I cannot believe it. She has an infectious enthusiasm for gardening and is a pleasure to watch! Why not a woman for a change?
Geoff, Alan, Monty and now Toby. All have their own inimitable style of presenting and all have contributed greatly to the joy of gardening. Carol is infectious with her enthusiasm and she grows on you. Would love to see more women involved in the programme, enjoyed Anne Swithinbank too, perhaps guest appearances as she is very knowledgeable on plant disease etc. Carry on gardening...
I'm sure the other presenters were consulted prior to the decision. I just hope we continue with a program that educates. Yes the music is rubbish... go back to the guitar version! Good luck Toby. (Give the fella a chance).
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