BBC Gardeners' World host announces show 'first' minutes into episode

BBC viewers were all expressing the same sentiment just minutes into Gardeners' World following a schedule shake-up.

The cherished programme, which features presenters offering tips and horticultural expertise from their own gardens and properties, typically broadcasts between mid-March and late October on BBC Two every Friday, with a four-month winter hiatus.

But this week saw a departure from the usual timetable as it was shown on Thursday evening instead.

"#gardenersworld on a Thursday? Oh, yes. At #rhswentworth," one enthusiast posted on X.

Another commented: "It will take more than a change of day to stop us #GardenersWorld fans from watching the best programme on television," reports Gloucestershire Live.

A third penned: "Indoors in time for some #GardenersWorld action this evening."

"Now for #GardenersWorld on a Thursday again," another remarked.

The timetable alteration was made so the show could showcase a new flower exhibition at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse.

Opening the programme as they strolled through the exhibits at Wentworth Woodhouse, presenter Arit Anderson remarked to Joe Swift: "Take a look back at that house, that facade is the longest in the UK."

"It's a wonderful setting, what a backdrop," he responded.

Arit then informed audiences: "It's a Gardeners' World first, we are spending the day at the first ever RHS Flower Show, Wentworth Woodhouse."

The episode featured a delightful segment from a South Yorkshire flower show, where Chris Myers discussed the importance of gardening to coalminers and showcased up-and-coming stars in the horticultural industry with their latest innovations.

"This truly is a show with a difference, flying the flag for the horticultural North," Arit enthused.

Earlier today, the official Gardeners' World Instagram account teased the episode with a post showing the presenters at the event: "We've just spent the last couple of days filming at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse - a brand new flower show based in South Yorkshire. Find out what caught our attention TONIGHT at 8pm on BBC Two. It's a must-watch!".

Fans were quick to express their excitement, with one commenting, "It was a beautiful day yesterday, looking forward to watching tonight."

Another eagerly anticipated the broadcast: "Looking forward to watching. We love visiting Wentworth Woodhouse."

Gardeners' World is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.