Gardener's World presenterMonty Don is a true natural when it comes to all things horticulture, and it may be difficult for some fans to picture him anywhere else but in a beautiful, flourishing garden.

However, the 69-year-old broadcaster has had a far-from-easy journey on his tangled road to success, which has seen him face bankruptcy and a painful struggle with mental illness,which took a serious toll on him and his family.