Monty Don.

nope she wasn't offered the role

Gardeners' World bosses didn't want me, says presenter Carol Klein

 

I confess. I seldom watch any gardening programs. For what it's worth. Having had a glimpse of various GW presenters. Geoff Hamilton came across as easy going, keep things simple type of chap. One who loved his garden and simply got on with the job. I don't think he went much on. Which is my best pose for the camera.

AT. as he is so often called. Sorry. Can't stand the chap. OK he studied at RBG Kew. I have never seen him actually working. Always leaning on the hoe and rabbiting on.

Monty Don. Pleasant chap. Great journalist and excellent presenter.

Carol. She has this special something about her. She's the sort that spots a tiny sprout between the paving slabs. Teases it out, pots it up and makes something out of it. I'd love to meet her, but I'm afraid she would leave me far behind with her dashing about and all her fitness. Phew! I am already puffed out. If only her voice, accent could be adjusted. Nevertheless, why shouldn't she be in the running for presenter.

Alan Frost. Well rewarded by the RHS. Yes, a great gardener but. He plays to the camera too much and prances around like a dancer from, A Midsummers Night's Dream.

 

She's brilliant and her enthusiasm is infectious. I loved her short series Life In A Cottage Garden. But Adam Frost would still get my vote (and I like to think that's not subconscious gender bias!), I really enjoy the episodes where he stands in for Monty.

 

NEWSFLASH RUMOUR.

MONTY may appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

I do love the man but is there anything he won’t do for a pound.....

 

I must admit i love any gardening program as i find something new,..something i had forgotten,..another way to do something easier and better,..some tips from Monty Don below.
Tips and Advice — Monty Don

 

Monty Dom on Strictly .... Bring it on.

 

I agree that Carol Klein is a lovely, enthusiastic person and very knowledgeable. I can imagine her garden being a bit chaotic but she knows her stuff and doesn't profess to be a designer. I've met her and what you see is what you get. Adam is another genuine non celebrity gardener and I trust his advice.
With the lockdown we are getting a spate of garden makeover programmes which I find tedious, cheap television in the vein of Pooch Perfect - wtf. I would like to see some of the Ground force gardens Alan Titchmarsh did with Charlie Dimmock revisited. That would make some interesting viewing!

 

Umm... How about Amanda Holden

 

Carol. She has this special something about her. She's the sort that spots a tiny sprout between the paving slabs. Teases it out, pots it up and makes something out of it. I'd love to meet her, but I'm afraid she would leave me far behind with her dashing about and all her fitness. Phew! I am already puffed out. If only her voice, accent could be adjusted. Nevertheless, why shouldn't she be in the running for presenter.

Alan Frost. Well rewarded by the RHS. Yes, a great gardener but. He plays to the camera too much and prances around like a dancer from, A Midsummers Night's Dream.[/QUOTE]

Lol about Adam Frost!
I agree with your comments about Carol having an eye for opportunities re 'things popping up unexpectedly' here and there. A skilled gardener for sure.
But what do you mean Mike, if it's ok to ask... by 'If only her voice, accent could be adjusted'?
I don't understand what you mean?

 

Sorry, made a bit of a mess with the quote! Hope I'm not caused confusion.

 

Lol about Adam Frost!
I agree with your comments about Carol having an eye for opportunities re 'things popping up unexpectedly' here and there. A skilled gardener for sure.
But what do you mean Mike, if it's ok to ask... by 'If only her voice, accent could be adjusted'?
I don't understand what you mean?[/QUOTE]
I agree.. Carol has the skills but her accent isn't too easy on the ear.
Frosty would do for me, but a female presenter wouldn't be unwelcome.