Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHorticulturalist Monty Don has been “reminded” of BBC guidelines after wearing a Barbour jacket on Gardeners' World, while simultaneously featuring in an advertising campaign for the clothing brand.Don is currently featured in Barbour’s “Way Of Life” campaign, where he discusses his relationship with nature. BBC rules state that presenters must not wear clothing on air that they have agreed to promote. A BBC spokesperson confirmed that Don “has been reminded of these guidelines.”Presenters were previously reminded of the guidelines in 2024 after Gary Lineker appeared to wear outfits from his fashion range during Euros coverage. In fullGardeners’ World star Monty Don gets ‘reminder’ from BBC after breaking on-air ruleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Monty Don receives reminder from BBC about on-air guidelines
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHorticulturalist Monty Don has been “reminded” of BBC guidelines after wearing a Barbour jacket on Gardeners' World, while simultaneously featuring in an advertising campaign for the clothing brand.Don is currently featured in Barbour’s “Way Of Life” campaign, where he discusses his relationship with nature. BBC rules state that presenters must not wear clothing on air that they have agreed to promote. A BBC spokesperson confirmed that Don “has been reminded of these guidelines.”Presenters were previously reminded of the guidelines in 2024 after Gary Lineker appeared to wear outfits from his fashion range during Euros coverage. In fullGardeners’ World star Monty Don gets ‘reminder’ from BBC after breaking on-air ruleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
