Today is Alan Titchmarsh’s birthday, and the well-known gardener and television host has questioned what gives him longevity and happiness in life.
Broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh is toasting to his 76th birthday today (May 2), and he’s taken a moment to reflect on what truly brings him joy in life.
While the nation knows him as a beloved television presenter and green-fingered gardening expert, at his core, Alan is all about family. He’s been married to his wife Alison since 1975, and together they’ve raised two daughters, Polly and Camilla, and dote on their four grandchildren.
He remarked in a conversation with Reach PLC that “I owe everything to good luck and a following wind” ()!
I have a very supportive family, I enjoy my job, and I enjoy being outside in my garden. I enjoy my food and drink, of course, with a healthy dose of humor, and laugh a lot. It has helped me.
Alan has become a household name through programmes like Ground Force, Gardeners’ World, and Love Your Weekend, even catching the eye of celebs such as David Beckham.
The proud Yorkshireman isn’t slowing down as he approaches another milestone. With his newest project, Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh, which airs live from his own Hampshire garden, he’s reaching out to fans.
Despite his fame and success on the small screen, it’s the simple pleasures that Alan cherishes the most, as he revealed in a recent interview with The Telegraph.
He said, “I’m actually most proud of raising a happy family with two children who are still talking to me and with whom I’m very close,” referring to awards and work accomplishments. We would always have a conversation over dinner and (prestopian) just talk.
“We weren’t immune to the odd door slam, like every parent,” I’m so appreciative of them. I admire everything they’ve accomplished now that they’re in their 40s and have their own families.
Although Alan and his partner are scheduled to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in July, their relationship might change.
He once acknowledged that he had an initial interest in a woman who eventually agreed to marry one of his friends but was turned down by her. On the Rosebud podcast, he explained how he eventually fell for Alison and said, “I pursued her.
“But we managed to get along very well and feel very comfortable. Additionally, there were a few friends who were performing together during the operatic.
“I actually asked my friend Steve’s former wife to come out first on Thursday because they have just celebrated their golden wedding.” She said, “Oh, I can’t do tonight; I need to wash my hair that night.” ‘”.
We used to go out together as a group, he continued, “Anyway.” Alison was a little there, and we kind of connected. I thought she was really quite special.
