Matt Biggs

Gardener, broadcaster, author

British Leicester, England Gemini

Quick Info

ProfessionGardener, broadcaster, author
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth02/06/1960
Age65 years (died on 21, May, 2026)
BirthplaceLeicester, England
Date of Death21/05/2026
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Matt Biggs

21/05/2026

Matthew Biggs died on 21 May 2026 after a battle with bowel cancer. He was widely known for his long-running role on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time and for helping bring horticulture to a broad audience through broadcasting and writing.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryMatthew John Biggs was a British gardener, broadcaster, and author best known for his appearances on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time. He worked in television, wrote books on gardening and plants, and served as an RHS judge.

Educational Qualification(s)

Known forGraduate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Family

ParentsIvan Biggs and Marion Biggs (née Arthur)
SiblingsOne of three siblings

Career

Known For
  • BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time
  • Television gardening appearances
  • Author of gardening and plant-related books
Other Work
  • Jobbing gardener
  • Television director
  • RHS judge
  • Broadcaster
  • Former employee of Leicester City Council parks department

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matthewbiggs55/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He has been described as having worked as a toilet cleaner earlier in his career.
2. He is a graduate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
3. He is associated with multiple gardening media roles, including writing and broadcasting.
4. He worked as a toilet cleaner earlier in his career.
5. He publicly discussed how his faith helped him during his treatment for bowel cancer.
6. He was a member of the Christadelphian Church.
7. He was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) in May 2026.

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