BBC Gardeners' World - A Garden, a Family and a Story to Share

In July 2025, we welcomed the BBC Gardeners' World team into our garden to film an eight-minute feature, which aired later that October. It was my first experience in front of a television camera, and a wonderful opportunity to share a garden that has become such an important part of our family's life.

The feature explored not only the garden and its transformation, but also the role it played during my son Arlen's treatment for AT/RT. Having somewhere to escape, find moments of normality and spend time together outdoors became incredibly important to us. Being able to share that story, and help raise awareness of this rare childhood cancer, made the experience particularly meaningful.

Arlen rightly stole the show. The cameras followed him exploring the garden, and he was completely blown away when he first saw himself on television. He still occasionally asks to watch it again, which is lovely.

I'm incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to share our garden, and a little of what it has come to mean to us.

Link to BBC Gardeners' World episode