Monty Don bids 'final goodbye' to Gardeners' World after two decades

Details of the next series of Gardeners' World will be announced at a later date, the BBC noted in a statement ahead of Don's farewell. His successor has not yet been named.

Bookmakers and viewers have pointed to regular co-presenters like Frances Tophill and Adam Frost as top contenders, though Tophill has played down expectations of stepping directly into his shoes.

Prior to fronting Gardeners' World, Don hosted other shows including Tomorrow's World, Holiday and - a preview of coming attractions - a gardening segment on This Morning.

He took a three-year break from the programme after suffering a minor stroke in 2008.