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Monty Don confirms when his final episode of Gardeners' World will air as he asks fans to join him "for the last time"
"It's a brilliant programme as ever and it's been a complete privilege to be part of it."
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- Molly Moss
Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:28 am
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Monty Don has revealed when his final episode of Gardner's World will air - and sadly it's very soon.
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The TV presenter, who has entertained and inspired millions of viewers with his gardening passion since he joined the programme in 2023, announced last month that he would be leaving the show.
On Thursday (5 November), Don revealed on social media that his last appearance will come this Friday.
"It began 23 years ago, 16 years we’ve been filming in this garden with my various dogs and that’s come to an end," he continued in a video, in which he can be seen sitting in his garden and stroking his canine friend and regular scene-stealer, Ned.
He added: "But it’s a brilliant programme as ever and it's been a complete privilege to be part of it. So join me on Friday for the last time. Ok Ned. Shall we go."
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The official Gardeners' World Instagram account also shared the post, writing alongside in the caption: "It’s the end of an era as Monty presents his final programme of this series from Longmeadow this Friday.
"Tune in at 8pm on BBC Two for an emotional farewell to a much-loved chapter of Gardeners' World."
Monty Don. BBC Studios
Don’s garden in Longmeadow in Hertfordshire has served as the setting for the programme since 2011, when it moved there from Berryfields, a rented garden in Stratford-in-Avon, following his recovery from a stroke.
Speaking about his decision to step down from the programme recently in Gardeners' World Magazine, Don explained that the demands of the role rarely ended when the cameras stopped filming.
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"The commute is delightfully short, but when I go home I take the job with me, seven days a week, 24 hours a day," he said.
He continued: "Then, one day this summer, I woke up and knew it was time to stop. Simple as that. They say of sportspeople wondering when to retire, 'You just know. Well, I just knew."
Gardeners' World continues on Friday 6 November on BBC Two.
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Molly MossTrends Writer
Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
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