Matt Biggs

Gardener, broadcaster, author

British

Quick Info

ProfessionGardener, broadcaster, author
NationalityBritish
Date of BirthXX/XX/1960
Date of Death21/05/2026

Latest News about Matt Biggs

21/05/2026

Matthew Biggs, the British gardening broadcaster best known for his long tenure on Gardeners' Question Time, died on 21 May 2026. Reports confirmed he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2020 and had previously spoken publicly about how his faith played a crucial role during his treatment.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryMatt 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. He passed away on 21 May 2026 after a battle with bowel cancer diagnosed in December 2020.

Educational Qualification(s)

Known forGraduate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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

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.
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