Jeremy Clarkson has expressed doubts about the future of the BBC’s long-running gardening show *Gardeners’ World* following the announcement that its lead presenter, Monty Don, will step down after more than two decades. Speaking at a Royal Television Society event, Clarkson suggested that television gardening programmes face significant challenges competing with the vast array of content available on social media platforms.

Clarkson argued that audiences increasingly turn to online sources for advice on topics such as gardening and cooking, reducing the appeal of traditional TV formats. He added that for television shows to remain relevant, they must deliver large-scale, ambitious productions that stand out from the digital noise. “How are [gardening shows] going to survive, especially without Monty Don? Because anyone can do a gardening thing on social media,” he said.

The remarks came as Clarkson’s own popular series, *Clarkson’s Farm*, concluded filming for its sixth installment. Although he did not confirm whether there will be a seventh season, Clarkson hinted that the programme may be approaching its end and emphasized the need for future projects to be “unbelievably ambitious” in order to capture audience attention.

Reflecting on his past work, Clarkson contrasted *Clarkson’s Farm* with his previous motoring shows, *Top Gear* and *The Grand Tour*, explaining that those programmes relied on carefully planned segments, which some viewers criticized as scripted. By contrast, he said, *Clarkson’s Farm* was deliberately unscripted and spontaneous, with no predetermined daily agenda. “You just see me going, ‘Why is this sheep dead?’” he explained, underscoring the documentary-style nature of the show.

Clarkson also spoke candidly about his recent health challenges. The fifth series of *Clarkson’s Farm* ended with Clarkson revealing he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. He has since announced that he is in remission and received praise for raising awareness of the disease through his public discussion.

In addition to his television commentary, Clarkson proposed a radical restructuring of the UK broadcasting landscape, suggesting that major UK broadcasters—including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and Sky—could merge to create a unified streaming service to better compete with American platforms. He dubbed the hypothetical service “Britflix.”

These comments highlight Clarkson’s ongoing engagement with the evolving media environment as he contemplates the future of his own projects and the broader challenges facing UK television.