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Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh says that there are four key plants to have in your garden if you often find your outdoor space plagued by slugs during the summer months.

Alan Titchmarsh's wife had a legendary reaction to his unexpected 'sex symbol' status.

Frances Tophill, a cherished presenter on BBC's Gardeners' World since her debut in 2016, has captivated fans with her passion for gardening. Her journey into television began during her university days, despite her lacking prior showbiz experience. She was selected to join Alan Titchmarsh on ITV's Love Your Garden after responding to a call for interested gardeners, where she swiftly made her mark.

Those with green fingers all over the country will know the familiar face of Frances Tophill, presenter of BBC Gardeners' World since 2016.

BBC Garden Rescue's Charlie Dimmock has confessed she has 'no regrets' over her affair with a co-star that led to the end of her relationship with long-term partner John Mushet. Charlie, who is now hosting the new BBC show Garden Rescue, became a household name while presenting Ground Force alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh from 1997 to 2005, with the show attracting up to 12 million viewers at its peak. In 2001, during her stint on Ground Force, it was revealed that Charlie had been having an affair with microphone operator Andy Simmons, leading to her split with John.

Alan Titchmarsh is a household name, known for his gardening expertise on popular shows like Ground Force, The Alan Titchmarsh Show, and Love Your Garden. However, the 74 year old's talents extend far beyond just being green-fingered. Here’s a look at his life off-screen.

Charlie Dimmock, the host of BBC's Garden Rescue, has expressed 'no regrets' over her affair with a co-star that led to her split from long-term partner John Mushet.

Since rising to fame back in 1997 when she joined the cast of BBC’s Ground Force, Charlie Dimmock’s career has gone from strength to strength. During her time in the spotlight, the 57 year old has appeared on shows including The Joy of Gardening and Charlie's Garden Army and she’s become a familiar face on the small screen thanks to her gardening expertise. More recently, viewers may know Charlie thanks to her role on BBC show Garden Rescue.

Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets has hit the headlines after an item of the gardener’s clothing was blurred.Central TV, a state-owned television service, aired a 2010 episode the BBC show on Monday (March 25). In the episode, Titchmarsh, now 74, can be seen pottering about the gardens of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, providing information, horticultural advice and relaxed viewing.The episode features North Korean narration over the top of Titchmarsh’s calm commentary, but there’s another edit to the clip which surprised some viewers.Titchmarsh’s jeans, which can be seen in clips of him kneeling down and attending to some plants, have been blurred.

The Duke of Edinburgh has shared how he felt a big "weight of expectation" when he got his title from his dad.

We liked it so much we bought a place there,” explains Alan Titchmarsh, as he reveals he’s been in love with the Isle of Wight for almost 30 years. Britain’s most famous gardener, 74, and his wife discovered the island in the mid-90s and soon bought a second home in Cowes overlooking the sea. Now he’s sharing his passion by narrating the second series of Channel 5’s Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South , which showcases the island’s unique heritage, idyllic landscape and eccentric residents.

Alan Titchmarsh has carved out an impressive career as a TV presenter and writer over the past three decades, with his passion for gardening at the centre of everything he does. The 74 year old broadcaster first graced our TV screens back in 1989 as a presenter on Songs of Praise, and he's since gone on to front programmes including The Nature of Britain, Popstar to Operastar and Love Your Garden. Alan has presented numerous Royal gardening programmes and even shares a close bond with King Charles III, with the duo's friendship spanning four decades.

If there's one thing we know about TV stalwart and gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh, it's that he's game for a laugh, but there are certain activities that are just a step too far - literally! In an exclusive chat with OK! the down-to-earth 74 year old admitted that whilst hit ITV show, Strictly Come Dancing comes knocking most years to try and tempt him into foxtrotting his way across the stage, his body - and wife - have other plans. "Strictly asked me again this year for the sixth time," he admitted.

ITV viewers have been left heartbroken following the death of a teenager who starred in one of their hit shows.The latest episode of Love Your Garden, fronted by Alan Titchmarsh, focused on Harri Torr, 15, who was battling terminal cancer.The sick youngster had been dreaming of a "bucket list" garden, and the ITV team was happy to help.Throughout the show, they discussed Harri's cancer battle in significant detail, as it was confirmed that he had already lost a leg because of the disease. As his journey continued, just two weeks after getting the all-clear and doing the famous ringing of the bell, Harri was hit with the devastating news that his cancer had returned.

Love Your Garden viewers were left heartbroken after it was revealed the teenage star of the show had died. The ITV programme showed Alan Titchmarsh and his team transform the backyard of Harri Torr, a 15 year old battling terminal cancer. At the conclusion of the episode, which first aired in 2020 and was repeated on Tuesday (22 August), a tribute confirmed Harri had since tragically died from the disease.

Alan Titchmarsh has spoken out against a popular gardening trend that helps wildlife flourish. The Love Your Garden Legend has claimed that rewilding green spaces could actually be "catastrophic" for biodiversity.

Alan Titchmarsh and his team are known for making incredible garden transformations and on Tuesday night they were on hand to help transform another family's garden, however not every viewer was convinced by the end result.

Alan Titchmarsh has been married for an impressive 48 years to his wife Alison - a union nearly as long as his gardening career.

Tommy Walsh became the nation's favourite when he appeared on Ground Force in the late 90s alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock.

Instagram to reveal to his followers some devastating news. The For Love of Dogs star was forced to put one of his beloved pet pigs down, with many fans soon supporting him over the "awful" news. Paul took to Instagram to share a short video of his pigs along with the announcement in view of his 738,000 followers.

Fans of the pair could not contain their excitement, with Twitter user Big_David_F saying: "Will be glued to the TV for this special announcement!"X__Sassy__X wrote: "Good morning Jay, will be watching looking forward to it."During their interview, Jay and Will revealed that King Charles III is set to make a cameo on their show in an episode filmed back in Autumn 2021 that was centered around his love of preserving heritage.Jay recently gave fans an insight into what shooting The Repair Shop was like as he revealed a major filming secret about his outfit choices during an appearance on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh.Discussing The Repair Shop, Alan said: “You know you have to take your hat off indoors, there are people of a certain age...”To which Jay responded: “But I’m in a barn, like I’m in a barn here so I’m allowed to have my hat on.”As Alan laughed and remarked: “Oh right."He stated: “One of the little secrets I’m going to let you into is they haven’t allowed me to change my kind of uniform, let's say since we’ve started filming it.“So, I’ve always got to wear a hat, waistcoat and a shirt.”Jay added: “Short-sleeved in the summer and long-sleeved in the winter.”Since the show first aired in 2017, fans have become accustomed to seeing him in different versions of this attire.Jay is often seen in a baker boy cap with a pair of his signature black-rimmed glasses.Throughout the programme, he wears a crisp white shirt, with a brown waistcoat, sometimes paired with a navy blue jacket. The Repair Shop has become a huge hit with viewers who tune in each week to watch the team repair broken family heirlooms. The team consists of some of Britain’s most skilled restoration experts who breathe new life into prized