I am still a big fan of the programme. Peter seabrook was one of the presenters in the 1970s and is still a big influence in gardening today. Percy thrower was god, and everybody watched every friday without question. And if percy showed a plant on his programme, then by 10am the next day, they would be sold out across the country. The effect was remarkable. In 50 years, there are a number of personalities who have made their name on gardeners world, including Geoff Hamilton, whose garden, barnsdale, was one of the eight gardens used over the years. After Geoff Hamilton died in 1996, Alan Titchmarsh became the next main presenter. If this doesnt make you drool, nothing will. I think i am proud of having had a hand in gardeners world and having been a part of its colourful history. My mission in life is to impress upon people the pleasure to be gained from growing things and the importance of keeping our planet green. It is the sharp end of looking after the planet, gardening. Since the programme debuted in 1967, it has gone through all sorts of fashions and trends and styles. Is there a Magic Ingredient that keeps it fresh and exciting . One of the magical things about gardeners world is the fact you canjoin the Head Gardener in their garden every friday. It is a value of being able to look over the garden gate to see what they are doing, but at the same time, gardeners world has always been about plants, passionate plants people and the places in which those plants grow. Lumbering outside broadcast vehicles of the past have been replaced by the latest technology. But what about the future of the programme . Every gardener knows that every season is different and new and exciting, and if you can just capture that excitement, you will not have to worry about the future. Just go with it. No worries there, then. So happy golden birthday, gardeners world. And heres to the next 50 years all happy birthday time for a look at the Weather Forecast now. Will it be good for the garden . It has been a dry, hot sunday for some, with hardly a cloud in the sky. The hottest day of the year so far. But in the far north west, we still have that system producing cloud and drizzly rain. That will continue overnight. In the south, clear skies, a humid continue overnight. In the south, clearskies, a humid night. Temperatures perhaps staying in the high teens. With blue sky and temperatures first thing, those temperatures first thing, those temperatures will rocket up through the day. The Weather Front starts to sink south, so an improving picture in the northern and western isles. Not particularly warm here. Further south, a very hot day. If you are not happy with that story, by tuesday, slightly fresher air for some of us, stretching its way further south behind that Weather Front, but we keep some dry, hot and sunny weather in the extreme south. Hello. This is bbc news. The headlines the leader of of kensington and Chelsea Borough Council rejects criticism of its response to the grenfell fire, but london mayor sadiq khan is not impressed. I spent this morning at a Church Service speaking to many residents, many families of the bereaved, many survivors, and their experience is a million miles away from the experience of the leader of the council. The chancellor, philip hammond, says leaving the European Union without a deal would be a very, very bad outcome for britain. Portugal declares three days of mourning as the Emergency Services battle to contain a forest fire which has killed more than 60 people. France has voted in the final round of parliamentary elections. Exit polls suggest that the party of president Emmanuel Macron has won an absolute majority. Now on bbc news sportsday. More now on our top story and those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Towerfire in who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire in west london. Tributes have been paid to a man who did lots of Community Work in halifax before moving to london. A Civil Engineering student who hoped one day to return to syria and rebuild his country. Mohammed alhajali came to the uk in 2014, living in halifax before he came to london. His friend in yorkshire say he was well loved. He was a good example for a young syrian in any place, because he thought not for himself, he thought for the group he is working with, his country, his family, his brother, his friends. So we are all really, knowing he is no more with us, really, something we cannot believe. Mohammed and his brother 0mar tried to escape his flat on the 14th floor of Grenfell Tower block. They became separated and only 0mar survived. Tower block. They became separated and only omar survived. Mohammed and his brother 0mar were very active in these activities. They didnt miss any activity at all, because they liked to meet people, to meet with their relatives and friends. The home office says arrangements are being made for mohammeds relatives in syria to travel to the uk for his funeral. More on the Grenfell Tower fire at 8pm, but now on bbc news, sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday. From worst. To first. Pakistan shock rivals india to win crickets champions trophy. A tournament for which they were ranked eighth. Of eight teams. Johanna konta fails to become the first british woman to win a major grass Court Tournament in 40 years. As she loses the final at the nottingham open. And holders hull fc march on. They reach the semi finals of the Challenge Cup after beating the Super League Leaders in the last eight. Hello again. It was the Perfect Performance from pakistan. And it landed them not only crickets champions trophy, but also a stunning win over their fierce rivals. India were huge favourites to win the tournaments final at the oval today. But the team ranked last of all the competitors produced a huge shock. Asjoe wilson reports. South london, neutral territory for a rivalry, a relationship. Cricket is common ground. This match, the Sporting Event of the year. Is common ground. This match, the Sporting Event of the yeahm is common ground. This match, the Sporting Event of the year. It cost me £1000 for a flight, returning tonight, and £350 for a ticket. No tickets yet. People are selling it for ridiculous prices. Pakistans journey was surprising. No one expected them to be here. Indias first wicket wasnt. Foot over the line, no ball, not out. Significant. Fakhar zaman was the lucky recipient. For a while, the only place he was being court was in the crowd. Pakistan managed to score 338. These two countries dont tour reach other at the moment, thanks to the political climate, so this final was like a Summit Meeting of sport. Wa nt to was like a Summit Meeting of sport. Want to watch . Find a roof remember the fast bowler, Mohammad Amir . Corrupt, jailed, rehabilitated. He stopped india before they could start. Three wickets, including captain virat kohli. Ms dhoni, indias former captain, experienced, big, out. Pakistan was getting worried, until his mate ran, but he didnt. What a way to go. India are mighty. Doesnt mean you always wind. 158 all out. Pakistan, world crickets unpredictable, improbable champions. My Team Management worked really ha rd after the champions. My Team Management worked really hard after the first defeat. They motivated as and my boys are learning very well, and worked hard. Now we are the champions, so hopefully, this wind will boost pakistan cricket, and hopefully, all playing nations will hopefully come to pakistan. You have to accept and admire sometimes the skill of the opposition as well, and see they have come to wind a game of cricket. We we re have come to wind a game of cricket. We were not playing at our best. We could not make things happen today. Personally, it does feel bad, but you can only control so many things, and the game has to move on from there on. That is the kind of thinking i have when these things happen. A big shock at the oval, and you can watch full highlights on bbc two from 11 15pm tonight, but do check your listings for any possible regional variations. Tennis now. Britains wait for a winner of a womens major grass Court Tournament is still 40 years afterJohanna Konta fell at the final hurdle at the nottingham open. The british number one was beaten by donna vekic of croatia. Maz farookhi has more. Weve become accustomed to seeing Johanna Konta in finals, but one on a grass court is still a rarity. This was her first, a grass court is still a rarity. This was herfirst, in a grass court is still a rarity. This was her first, in fact, a grass court is still a rarity. This was herfirst, in fact, but in a week in which she is yet to drop a set, she began here in the same form. In contrast, donna vekic struggled with nerves early on, and the british number one took advantage. She lost only two games on her way to take the first set. Vekic began to ask more questions in the second, surprising Johanna Konta early on. She battled to a tie break, forcing a match to a decider with all the momentum. When she broke early in the third, Johanna Konta was in trouble. She was the one now looking hot and bothered. Vekic is ranked lower, but she remained cool and collected, seeing out the match for only her second wta title. For konta, her Grass Court Game ahead of wimbledon still needs work. Holders hull fc are through to the semi finals of the Challenge Cup. Defeating Super League Leaders castleford at the kcom stadium to reach the last four. It was all square with 20 minutes to play. But the home side won by 32 points to 24. Alex gulrajani reports. Feeling the heat in the crowds . Imagine being on the pitch. And it mayjust have affected castleford early on. Commentator hull have a chance to go the distance. What about that . It was a gift. Hull capitalised on that early lack of concentration, as their dream start continued. A 12 point lead opened up in eight minutes. Not even the Management Team saw that coming. Castleford still hadnt settled in, but when they did, they showed why they were the league leaders. Two tries in four minutes. Commentator the craft and precision of that kick cannot be overstated. Zac hardacre finished it off. And they took it further after the break. Ben roberts got their third. In the heat at home, hull blossomed. Commentator he just finishes off with a step in the runnings. A try another burst of tries, two in two minutes this time. Closing the gap, but not enough. The defending champions into the last four. A perfect fathers day for some. And the draw for the Challenge Cup semi finals has been made. Hulls reward for winning today is a home game against leeds rhinos. And Wigan Warriors will host salford red devils. Those semi finals will be played in the last weekend ofjuly. The final round of the us open is under way in wisconsin. Englands Tommy Fleetwood is one off the lead. He goes out in the penultimate pairing at around 8 45 tonight. A lot of players are well within reach of the leader brian harman, whos on 12 under. 26 year old fleetwoood, whos from southport, has only played one us open before but the course at erin hills appears well suited to his game. This is my first time in contention in a major, so whatever happens, ill be doing my best and seeing how well i can finish and thats that really. Thats all you can do. But it will be a pleasure to go out on a sunday trying to win a major. Cristiano ronaldo captained portugal in their Confederations Cup draw with mexico in russia this afternoon. Its his first match since those rumours emerged that he wants to leave real madrid. The World Player Of The Year had a hand in the opening goal of the game, setting up Ricardo Quaresma to score. But with the score 2 1 to portugal in second half stoppage time mexico grabbed a dramatic equaliser Hector Moreno with that header. Full time score in kazan 2 2. In group b, cameroon are playing chile in moscow. It is currently goalless. They are just approaching half time. England were thrashed 64 17 by new zealand in the final
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