The man was Geoff Hamilton who, by the time the pair crossed paths, was long established as a horticultural journalist and broadcaster. From 1980 to his death in 1996, he was the cornerstone of Gardeners’ World, which moved to his own Barnsdale Gardens at Rutland in later years. Frost, who’s followed in his mentor’s footsteps both in gardening triumph and hosting Gardeners’ World, spotted something special about him from the off. It was the beginning of a remarkable working partnership and friendship, with Frost working on multiple projects to fulfil Hamilton’s vision. BBC StudiosThirty years after his death left Frost heartbroken – “my world turned upside down, frankly” – Geoff Hamilton’s legacy endures.