Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has found himself in hot water with the BBC after breaking one of their on-air rules. The horticulturalist, known for his love of the countryside and gardening expertise, was spotted wearing a Barbour jacket on the show, which fell foul of the corporation's guidelines.
The BBC has a strict dress code policy for presenters, which includes guidelines on colour and pattern. It appears that Don's Barbour jacket did not meet these requirements, prompting the corporation to issue a reminder.
Don, who has been presenting Gardeners' World since 2003, is one of the show's most popular presenters and has a strong following among gardening enthusiasts. He is also a well-respected figure in the horticultural world, having written several bestselling books on gardening and farming.
The BBC's dress code policy is in place to ensure that presenters present a professional image, but it has been criticised in the past for being too restrictive. It remains to be seen how Don will respond to the reminder and whether he will make any changes to his on-air attire in the future.
Gardeners' World is a long-running BBC programme that has been on the air since 1968. It is one of the corporation's most popular shows and has been broadcast on BBC Two since 2015. The programme is available to stream on the BBC iPlayer and can also be watched on the BBC's website.