Category: Factual & Arts TV
Date: 30.03.2006
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Monty Don's relationship with the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ continues to blossom as the gardening guru agrees a new two year deal to stay on as the main presenter of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ TWO's Gardeners' World.
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The news comes just ahead of the new series of the corporation's flagship gardening programme which starts on Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ TWO at 8.00pm on Friday (31 March 2006).
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On his return Monty updates viewers with what's going on at Berryfields.
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Joining him in the nation's favourite garden are the other hardy perennials, Carol Klein, Joe Swift and Sarah Raven.
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Monty, an authoritative journalist, broadcaster and author, is a respected pioneer of organic gardening with accomplished gardening credentials.
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Monty says: "I am delighted - and flattered - to be able to confirm a further two years with Gardeners' World and have the opportunity, along with the rest of the team, to share my passion for the nation's favourite pastime through one of television's favourite programmes."
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Nick Patten, Executive Producer, Gardeners' World, says: "I'm delighted we're continuing our successful relationship with Monty.
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"It is fantastic news for the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ and viewers of Gardeners' World as he brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to a very appreciative and loyal audience.
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"Monty has spent three years creating his own style at Berryfields, and the new contract ensures he'll be carrying on the good work that viewers of Gardeners' World have come to expect from him."
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Gardeners' World is now in its 39th year, making it the longest running gardening programme on UK television.
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