Gardeners’ World fans were left heartbroken after hearing the storyAlexandra Bullard What’s On, Showbiz and TV Writer and Wayne Ankers Editor
09:01, 10 Aug 2025
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Viewers who watched the latest episode of Gardeners’ World were moved to tears after learning about Steve, a professional inventor who resides with his wife, Pippa. Their tale is especially captivating as they possess a windmill within their garden.
Whilst their narrative was deeply compelling regarding the restoration of the windmill to its former glory, it swiftly took a heartbreaking twist. Steve then revealed in the BBC show that he’s recently received a terminal cancer diagnosis, and he’s uncertain how much time remains.
He mentioned it could be “two months or two years, possibly”. Nevertheless, his optimistic outlook has endured, and he viewed his cancer as a “new challenge”.
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BBC watchers couldn’t resist responding to the moving tale. One individual posted on X: “Stunning cottage-type garden with Windmill a bonus and unique. Typical Cancer comes along for the bloke who still wants to finish the Windmill. Let’s hope he can do it and beats the disease as he dearly loves his wife. #GardenersWorld.”
Another commented, “Inventor man, what an inspiration # Gardenersworld.”, reports the Express.
Another viewer also reflected: “Well that took a sad and rather dark turn,” accompanied by an emotional emoji. A fourth similarly remarked: “Wonderful couple Windmill garden #GardenersWorld #PositiveMindset.”
A guest on the show revealed that he was battling terminal cancer(Image: BBC)
A fifth also expressed: “How marvellous to have a windmill. Love it, shall we call him Windy Miller? No, call him Mr. Toad. He has the correct attitude, be positive, get up, dress up, show up and never give up #GardenersWorld.”
During a recent episode of Gardeners’ World, Monty Don shared with BBC viewers that the parched weather has taken a toll on his garden.
The seasoned gardener, aged 70, informed viewers that the lack of rain has negatively impacted some of his plants and vegetables. He emphasised the importance of watering, stating, “water is essential” and noted, “What you water and when is key.”
Monty was pleased to report that his outdoor tomatoes were thriving despite the arid conditions, attributing their good health to weekly watering and their preference for warmth, saying they “like the heat and they’re not suffering.”
Conversely, his broad beans have not fared as well. Monty remarked that he’s never had to water them before, but this summer’s dry spell has caused them distress.
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