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Talkback: Gardeners' World - Toby Buckland

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We miss Geoff Hamilton so much and then Alan became a close second to our hero. Toby Buckland - such warmth, a genuine people's gardener, someone we can relate to and we are going to tune in to Toby on Gardener's World with a true passion for gardening. Bring it on Toby!
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  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    I agree that Carol has been nothing short of fantastic whilst holding the fort at GW but maybe she chose to take herself out of the running. Before Monty left she was spending more time in Devon and who could blame her with such a beautiful home and garden. So, without the facts, lets not be so critical. Lets give Toby a chance. He is enthusiastic and personable and I believe he will do a marvellous job.
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    I echo the comments of most of the contributors so far: Toby Buckland may be well qualified for the role but why ignore the obvious talents of Carol Klein? She's more than capable of filling the lead role, as she's shown over the last few weeks. A case of the producers picking someone to appeal to all those middle-aged females whom they surmise makes up the GW audience perhaps?
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    Totally the wrong choice, sorry but I really think there were lots of other candidates better candidates and not all of them were ladies.
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    So sorry it's not Carol with her enthusiasm and 'down to earth' facts, great to see a lady with hands covered in mud and compost. It's about time we had a female presenter heading 'Gardeners World' gardening is not just a male pastime.
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    I am appalled by your failure to appoint Carole Klein. Why not have a woman? She is a superb presenter who tactfully holds this show together. Her knowledge covers all areas and she has years of practical experience. she has the enthusiasm of a 20 -year old. At least you say Buckland is a real gardener even though not well known on TV. This leaves a nasty taste of sexism ageism and secrecy.
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    Nothing against Toby Buckland, but why on earth has the BBC once more gone with the middle aged male presenter for Gardener's World? What a disappointment for all fans of Carol Klein, for example, who has done such a brilliant job of holding the fort over the past couple of months! If not specifically Carol, isn't it time that any one of the very talented women presenters out there was given a chance at being main presenter? Honestly, I find this completely unbelievable - I'd just presumed that Carol would be at the helm from now on. What a missed opportunity. Surely the BBC should wake up to the 21st century world of gardening, which has just as many talented women as men.
  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Why recruit another MAN?

    The recent shows hosted by Carol Klien have been the best for years - real gardeners and novices have enjoyed her knowledge and enthusiasm.

    This just shows the BBC still prefer jobs for the BOYS.

    I hope Carol & Alys jump ship and launch a show for real gardeners.
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    This great news, gardeners world at last back to where it should be, in the hands of a gardener right out of the same mould as Geoff and Titch, but with an individual, unique style with exceptional communication skills. He is the missing link between the other presenters and quite obviously by far and away the best decision the BBC have made in years.

    Well done!!
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    40 years on and still no women appointed as the main gardener on Gardeners World. No disrespect to Toby (I'm sure he's a great gardener) but isn't it about time the BBC showed that there are lots of great gardeners out there and they are not all white, middle aged and male.


    Well done to Carol (plus Alice and Joe of course) for holding the fort since Monty left, I'm sorry it seems that the BBC didn't make you the lead presenter.

  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Why not just let Carol run the show? It's been better than ever with her in charge. Why do the BBC think they need a man as lead presenter? This decision is sexist and ageist.
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