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Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has taken to Twitter to address the future of his BBC shows following the news that the BBC licence fee is set to be frozen at £159 for the next two years.The presenter of Monty Don's Adriatic Gardens, 66, explained that his shows are now "less likely" to be made in the face of the freeze after Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced the changes yesterday.In view of his 246,800 followers, the star explained what the licence fee freeze meant for the future of his programmes.Monty wrote: "Although there is a debate to be had over the extent and duration of the licence fee, the government freeze will save payers the grand sum of 15 pence per week over the coming year."However it will mean that programmes like Adriatic Gardens will be much less likely to be made," he warned his fans.Following the news, many of the horticulturalist's followers took to the comments to weigh in on the news.Jo Mirzoeff told the gardening star: "Adriatic Gardens is an absolute joy and worth the licence fee all on its own."While Jo and Sky Woodhouse commented: "I think that will be a tragedy and it’s the thin end of the wedge, it’s not just the wonderful tv, like your Adriatic series, but also the radio, think of Radio 4 for example."Joyce Jordan chipped in: "I would rather pay the licence fee than risk losing quality programmes like Adriatic Gardens."And many other shows I love on the BBC especially GW." (sic)Jo Barlow added: "Which is a tragedy as Adriatic Gardens is just a delight x."Joseph Wicks replied saying: "That would be a great shame. Loving Adriatic gardens and all the BBC does.

“7pm BBC2 (an hour earlier than the previous programmes).”The clip was a ranging view of the garden he has most recently worked on on the show.Fans were then quick and eager to jump on to the post to join Monty in a mutual farewell.@Leerotherham said: “It's been a great watch, I particularly enjoyed the formal gardens in Venice.”@AlexandrosG wrote: “One of my favourite islands, I used to spend wonderful days there especially during childhood.”@Fumisnan put: “Looking forward to watching this, it looks stunning.”Monty explained earlier this week that the future of his shows are looking “less likely” due to BBC’s license fee freeze.This comes after culture secretary Nadine Dorries announced changes yesterday.The horticulturist explained what the license fee freeze meant.Monty wrote: "Although there is a debate to be had over the extent and duration of the licence fee, the government freeze will save payers the grand sum of 15 pence per week over the coming year."However it will mean that programmes like Adriatic Gardens will be much less likely to be made," he warned his fans.Once again, many of the gardener’s followers took to Twitter to express their admiration for his shows.Jo Mirzoeff told the star: "Adriatic Gardens is an absolute joy and worth the licence fee all on its own.”Jo and Sky Woodhouse commented: "I think that will be a tragedy and it’s the thin end of the wedge, it’s not just the wonderful tv, like your Adriatic series, but also the radio, think of Radio 4 for example.”Joyce Jordan added: "I would rather pay the licence fee than risk losing quality programmes like Adriatic Gardens."And many other shows I love on the BBC especially GW." (sic)