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BBC "Gardeners' World" Trivia Quiz

The UK television programme "Gardeners' World" was first shown on the BBC in 1968. This is a quiz on the programme and its presenters and assistant presenters over the years. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Jennifer5. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1968 the BBC aired "Gardeners' World" for the first time, with the presenter Ken Burras. Which famous British garden location was chosen as the setting? Hint

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Scotney Castle Gardens, Kent

Hampton Court Gardens

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Question 2 of 10

2. Percy Thrower was the next presenter, who was with the show from 1969-1976. He also started the custom of the programme being shown from the lead presenter's own garden. What was the name of his garden? Hint

Treetops, Exeter

The Larches, Kidderminster

The Finches, Weybridge

The Magnolias, Shrewsbury

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Question 3 of 10

3. The next presenter had his garden at Clack's Farm, Worcestershire, from 1976-1979. What was his name? Hint

David Jones

Arthur Billitt

Eamonn Porter

Graham Wilde

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Question 4 of 10

4. Geoff Hamilton took over from Arthur Billitt and presented the show for seventeen years from 1979-1996 from his garden near Rutland Water, in Rutland. What was the name of his garden? Hint

Barnsdale

Greenacres

Barleymow

Fordbrook

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Question 5 of 10

5. The assistant presenter Rachel de Thame started her gardening career after a successful former career in which field? Hint

Accountancy

Flight attendant

Celebrity chef

Modelling

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Question 6 of 10

6. Alan Titchmarsh presented the programme from 1996-2002 following the sudden death of Geoff Hamilton, from his Hampshire garden named Barleywood. He has written several gardening books and has also had many novels published. He wrote, among others, all the following books; however, which was his FIRST novel? Hint

'The Last Lighthouse Keeper'

'Only Dad'

'Rosie'

'Mr MacGregor'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Monty Don presented "Gardeners' World" from Stratford Upon Avon from 2003, until he had to retire from the show due to health reasons in 2008. What was the name of his garden? Hint

The Heights

Morgan's Farm

Berryfields

The Lilacs

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bob Flowerdew has been an assistant presenter on "Gardeners' World", as well as a leading panellist on BBC Radio 4's "Gardeners' Question Time". Although he is hugely experienced in all types of gardening, in which field is he particularly famous as one of Britain's leading experts? Hint

Tree surgery

Rose growing

Organic gardening

Patio laying

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Question 9 of 10

9. Toby Buckland took over as lead presenter of "Gardeners' World" in 2008, presenting the show from Greenacre in Egbaston, Birmingham. Greenacre was a garden constructed specifically for the programme rather than an existing garden; what was its previous use? Hint

Playing field

Mini golf course

Car park

Disused allotment site

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which assistant presenter of "Gardeners' World" is the son of the well-known actor Clive Swift, who played Richard Bucket (Bouquet) in the comedy "Keeping Up Appearances"? Hint

Joe Swift

James Swift

Jack Swift

Jason Swift

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1968 the BBC aired "Gardeners' World" for the first time, with the presenter Ken Burras. Which famous British garden location was chosen as the setting?

Answer: University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Ken Burras was the first lead presenter of "Gardeners' World" for two years, from 1968-1969. The Oxford Botanic Garden is open to the public daily - it is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world (the oldest in the UK) and comes under the auspices of the University of Oxford.

Answer: The Magnolias, Shrewsbury

Percy Thrower always presented "Gardeners' World" from his garden at The Magnolias with one of his black Labrador dogs at his side. He was also the resident gardener on "Blue Peter" for several years. He was honoured with the MBE in 1984.

3. The next presenter had his garden at Clack's Farm, Worcestershire, from 1976-1979. What was his name?

Answer: Arthur Billitt

Arthur Billitt had been the co-presenter of "Gardeners' World" when it was fronted by Percy Thrower, and took over from him when he left the programme.

4. Geoff Hamilton took over from Arthur Billitt and presented the show for seventeen years from 1979-1996 from his garden near Rutland Water, in Rutland. What was the name of his garden?

Answer: Barnsdale

Barnsdale comprises 38 individual gardens in a peaceful, eight-acre setting in the beautiful county of Rutland. It includes a memorial garden to Geoff Hamilton, who tragically died suddenly while participating in a bike ride for charity, just a few days short of his 60th birthday in 1996.

He was one of the first broadcasters to promote the benefits of organic gardening. The gardens are beautifully-kept and well worth visiting.

5. The assistant presenter Rachel de Thame started her gardening career after a successful former career in which field?

Answer: Modelling

Rachel de Thame studied at the English Gardening School. She has also been one of the BBC's presenters at the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

Answer: 'Only Dad'

Alan Titchmarsh MBE DL has presented numerous other television programmes, among them 'Ground Force', 'How to be a Gardener', 'Songs of Praise' and 'Pebble Mill at One'. He has also been the lead presenter for the BBC with its coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show.

7. Monty Don presented "Gardeners' World" from Stratford Upon Avon from 2003, until he had to retire from the show due to health reasons in 2008. What was the name of his garden?

Answer: Berryfields

One of Monty Don's passions is organic gardening. In addition to having written several books, he has also been a columnist on several newspapers and magazines.

Answer: Organic gardening

Bob Flowerdew is one of Britain's foremost organic gardeners and has written several books on the subject.

Answer: Playing field

The programme was heavily criticised for not using a so-called 'real' garden for the making of the programme as had normally been the case in the past.

10. Which assistant presenter of "Gardeners' World" is the son of the well-known actor Clive Swift, who played Richard Bucket (Bouquet) in the comedy "Keeping Up Appearances"?

Answer: Joe Swift

Joe Swift is the son of actor Clive Swift and the novelist Margaret Drabble. His uncle is the actor David Swift of "Drop the Dead Donkey" fame.

Source: Author Jennifer5

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