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Monty Don departure from Gardeners' World

Overview

Monty Don, the presenter of BBC’s ‘Gardeners’ World’ for 23 years, announced he will step down from the program at the conclusion of the current series. Don stated that while he has cherished his connection with the audience, he believes it is the right time for a change. He intends to continue working with the BBC on other projects and focus on writing and gardening.

Following his departure announcement, Don revealed potential staffing challenges regarding his private garden, Longmeadow. He explained that his BBC contract required the employment of two full-time gardeners to keep the site camera-ready, with the BBC contributing to their salaries since 2011. As that financial support will cease upon his departure, Don noted he may have to let the staff go unless he can establish new revenue streams, though he does not plan to open the garden to the public.

Entities

BBC · Longmeadow · Monty Don · Kate Phillips · Gardeners’ World

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Monty Don faces staffing challenges after leaving Gardeners’ World

    Monty Don may have to let go of his two full-time gardeners after leaving the BBC show ‘Gardeners’ World’, as the broadcaster's salary contributions will end.

  2. [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Monty Don to step down from BBC's Gardeners' World

    Monty Don will leave the BBC's Gardeners' World at the end of the current series, concluding a 23-year tenure as the programme's presenter.

Sources

anglophone-direct.com · basingstokegazette.co.uk · bracknellnews.co.uk · ca.sports.yahoo.com · dailymail.co.uk · falmouthpacket.co.uk · hexham-courant.co.uk · independent.co.uk · news.williamhill.com · standard.co.uk · theguardian.com · zielonyogrodek.pl