Bookmakers have named one familiar face as the favourite to take over from Monty Don when he steps down from Gardeners' World.

Monty Don opened up about the backlash he received over a comment he made on BBC Gardeners' World, just days before announcing that he is leaving the show

Britain’s favourite gardener reflects on failure, family and, at 70, what the future holds

Don has ‘inspired and guided millions’ since joining the programme in 2003