Gardeners' World 50th Anniversary
Enjoy our behind-the-scenes videos from the cover shoot for Gardeners' World Magazine, June issue.
The June issue of BBC Gardeners' World Magazine is a special collector's edition, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the nation's favourite gardening show. To honour the occasion, Monty Don and Alan Titchmarsh joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime cover shoot.
Our video team caught all of the action, going behind the scenes with Monty, Alan and Lucy Hall, editor of Gardeners’ World Magazine. Watch, above, as Monty and Alan discuss the pressure of stepping into the shoes of a previous, much-loved presenter - and find out exactly how Monty came to be offered the job…
Enjoy more videos from this unforgettable, laughter-filled day, below. Highlights include Monty talking about Nigel’s gradual takeover of the programme and two subscriber-only videos of Monty and Alan in conversation.
Extra videos and more
Gardeners' World Magazine June issue
Don’t miss our special, celebratory 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of Gardeners’ World Magazine, available from Tuesday 30 May, 2017.
Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes with Monty and Alan at our cover shoot for the June issue of Gardeners' World Magazine.
Strange items in the post
In this short video, Alan reminisces about his time as presenter of Gardeners' World and reveals the strangest item of fan mail he ever received.
Nigel, Nell and other four-legged friends
In this clip, Monty relates how Nigel came to be such an integral and cherished part of Gardeners' World and answers the question 'How does it feel to be upstaged by your pets?'
Early memories of Gardeners' World
Watch now to discover Alan and Monty's earliest memories of Gardeners' World on TV and to find out how they view the responsibility of being 'the nation's head gardener'.
Subscriber Club exclusive: part one
In the first of two exclusive, subscriber-only videos, Monty and Alan reflect on their experiences of Gardeners’ World and what the programme means to them. (Eight minutes)
Subscriber Club exclusive: part two
In our second Subscriber Club exclusive, Monty and Alan discuss how Gardeners’ World has reflected changes in our gardening habits, from Percy Thrower’s time to the present day. (Three minutes)
Test your knowledge of Gardeners' World
Test your knowledge of this unique TV institution, in our online Gardeners' World Jubilee Quiz.
Lucy Hall says:
Our 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition offers a definitive history of the show with a timeline through each decade, top trends, memories from our presenters and tales from behind the scenes. It’s been great fun to produce – and makes the perfect complement to the programme.
Christmas offer
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Year Planner 2025 on sale
Starting to plan your gardening year? The Year Planner 2025 is packed with expert advice from the Gardeners’ World team, to ensure you have your best gardening year yet.
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Offer ends 23.59, Sunday 8 December.
New podcast series
Join Monty and the team for advice on winter gardening, tulips, caring for birds, house plants and more in the new BBC Gardeners' World Magazine podcast series.
