Inside Charlie Dimmock's personal turmoil from affair with Ground Force co-star to tragedy

Charlie Dimmock presented BBC's Ground Force (Image: BBC) Charlie Dimmock, the renowned gardening expert and television presenter, marked her 58th birthday today. The on-screen star has experienced a rollercoaster of events in her life, including an affair that left Ground Force fans utterly gobsmacked. The horticultural whizz became a household name through the beloved garden transformation show, where she worked alongside fellow presenters Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh.

At its peak, Ground Force captivated over 12 million viewers, who were charmed by the dynamic and enthusiasm of the gardening trio. Yet, away from the cameras, Charlie's life took a dramatic turn when she engaged in an unexpected affair, which she later declared she had "no regrets" about. During her time on Ground Force, she also endured a profound personal tragedy that resulted in her stepping back from work for two years.

Express Online takes a peek into the Garden Rescue star's life beyond her botanical pursuits. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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