Has Monty Don popped his cloggs??????

[HeyWayne]

I was going to "plump" for Carol but if not Rachel De Thame (think thats spelt right) - dont feel a connection with any of the guys. That Christine would be fun - I find her facinating and I just adore her old boy of a neighbour - perfict grandpa material!

I reckon I could feel a connection with Rachel too!

Personally I reckon Monty is irreplaceable. Them's big shoes to fill.

I reckon they should hold a viewers vote to see who the next presenter is. You only have to read a few GW related posts on here to see that there are a number of choices/opinions.

Democracy rules!!

Oh, and get well soon Monty!

Edit: I quite like Alys too.

[Mrs Dobby]

I like Carol, but agree that she may be too enthusiastic for the role, someone with a relaxed manner and understated down to earthness would be good. I dont think there's anyone currently on the team that would do it for me, and deffo dont want someone like Dermet or Hannah Genders to step in, they both seem too 'cocky' to me, if you know what I mean!

[Novice Gardener]

I just read that he's had a stroke. Heres the bit in the paper about it

TV's Monty Don has stroke | The Sun |HomePage|Showbiz|TV

[piskieinboots]

....and deffo dont want someone like Dermet or Hannah Genders to step in, they both seem too 'cocky' to me, if you know what I mean!

agree there Mrs D!

[Catrina]

Sorry to hear about Monty yesterday. I also liked his style of presenting. I cant say I like Rachel to take over but I do like Carole, I like her enthusiasm! What about the chap who used to do The Flying Gardener I really like his way of presenting and you dont see him much these days. His name escapes me this morning as I've not had enough coffee.

[piskieinboots]

Chris Beardshaw you mean ...........wooooooooooo *faints ... or did you mean the pilot

But I doubt he would take it even if offered, he prefers to teach I believe I read somewhere - but oh yes please

The Irish chap would really work for me, can't remember his name, he is sometimes on GQT and presented the BBC Ireland version of Gardeners World...who is he?

[Novice Gardener]

Chris Beardshaw you mean ...........wooooooooooo *faints ... or did you mean the pilot

But I doubt he would take it even if offered, he prefers to teach I believe I read somewhere - but oh yes please

The Irish chap would really work for me, can't remember his name, he is sometimes on GQT and presented the BBC Ireland version of Gardeners World...who is he?

Do you mean that Dermot bloke?

[yoanbob]

Poor ole monty, I will really miss him, I hope he feels much better soon.

[piskieinboots]

Do you mean that Dermot bloke?

eeeww noooo, I have found him - I meant John Cushnie of Greenmount Garden

[mapcr77]

What about Bob Flowerdew? or Any of the lot of GQT... I can't stand Carol K! So OTT...

[piskieinboots]

Anne Swithinbank would work for me

[Rhona]

What about Sarah Raven?

[piskieinboots]

she'd have to lose the coat tho

[Winged one]

John Cushnie would probably be good alright - he does a show on the BBC Norn' Irn' (the Greenmount Garden?) with a couple of others which is quite decent although I haven't seen it for a while now (find it for a while and then miss the start of the new seasons every time).

I hope Monty is recovering well, and that he can at least enjoy his own garden in some way.

[SueA]

I was sorry to hear about Monty, I like his laid back style & really enjoyed the '80 Gardens' series. I hope he takes it easy & enjoys spending time in his own garden with his own family & makes a full recovery. Get well soon Monty.