Charlie Dimmock is best known for presenting a range of gardening-themed television programmes across the screens of British television, having forged a successful career as a celebrity gardener. Charlie has always been passionate about gardening, helping her grandparents in the garden and participating in classes and clubs as a teenager. After obtaining a BTEC Diploma in Amenity Horticulture, Charlie has pursued a career as a gardener originally joining Romsey Garden Centre and training at the Chelsea Psychic Garden. Having forged a reputation as a household name, Charlie is now a popular choice as a speaker for a range of gardening-themed events, or as a host for awards evenings and other public events. Get in touch to hire Charlie Dimmock for your next event, today!
Whilst working at the Romsey Garden Centre, Charlie met John Thornicroft. A television producer, John was the mastermind behind the BBC gardening series Ground Force. After impressing John with her talent and passion for gardening, Charlie was recruited as one of the Co-Presenters of Ground Force, which she presented for eight years. Earning a popular reputation for presenting, Charlie has since gone on to be the Presenter of The Joy Of Gardening, Charlie’s Garden Army and Garden Rescue. Outside of gardening, Charlie has also appeared on a range of other shows. She has appeared in Channel 4’s The Games, the BBC’s Celebrity Masterchef and Daybreak. Continually impressing fans with her knowledge of gardening, Charlie has also been invited to host a section on The Early Show, taking her fan base globally to America. She has also presented the likes of River Walks, The Great British Garden Revival and live coverage of The Chelsea Flower Show.
Alongside her presenting, Charlie has also been fortunate to release a range of gardening books. Her publications include Container Gardening, Enjoy Your Garden and Water Garden Workbook. Charlie has also dedicated time to performing in pantomimes, such as Jack and The Beanstalk, and has worked with Poundland to release her range of products called In The Garden. Charlie is also a passionate supporter of charities, having completed the Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge and worked with Dreamflight to help seriously ill children on holiday.
After becoming a fan favourite across the screens, Charlie is often seen being sought to appear at various corporate events. Enlightening guests with her knowledge and passion for gardening, Charlie’s personable character makes her perfect for a variety of events - with Champions Speakers honoured to be an official booking agent for Charlie Dimmock. A well-known face and household name, Charlie Dimmock is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your audience and is the perfect fit when looking for a passionate gardening enthusiast to enrich your gardening-themed events!
Books
Water Garden Workbook
Enjoy Your Garden: Gardening for Everyone
Container Gardening
Reviews
Charlie Dimmock received a 5 star rating across 5 events in 2023
Agent Recommendation
"Charlie Dimmock shines as a television presenter and event host, bringing her infectious passion for gardening to every appearance. With her extensive horticultural knowledge, gained from a lifetime of dedication to gardening, and a charismatic presence honed over years on beloved programs like Ground Force and Garden Rescue, Charlie engages and inspires audiences of all ages. Her versatility, from presenting at The Chelsea Flower Show to writing gardening books and supporting charitable causes, showcases her as a multifaceted talent who consistently leaves a lasting, positive impact on her audience."
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Charlie was fabulous both with our invited guests and the public as a whole. She was friendly, cheerful and very patient!" - Luton Museum Service
- 2024 - Made a celebrity appearance opening the McCarthy Stone Abbotswood Common Road retirement community
- 2016 - Launched a range of gardening equipment for Poundland, titled "In The Garden"
- 2016 - Member of the presenting team of "Garden Rescue"
- 2013 - Presented an episode of "The Great British Garden Revival"
- 2011 - Gardening Expert for "Daybreak" on ITV
- 2006 - Contestant on "Celebrity Masterchef"
- 2004 - Starred on "The Games" on Channel 4
- 2003 - President of the Television & Radio Industries Club
- 2002 - Author of "Ground Force: Container Gardening"
- 2002 - Starred on "Hollyoaks"
- 2000 - Author of "Enjoy Your Garden: Gardening for Everyone" & "Water Garden Workbook"
- 1997 - Co-Presenter of "Ground Force"
- Presenter of "River Walks", "The Joy of Gardening" & "Charlie's Garden Army"
How to hire Charlie Dimmock
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Charlie Dimmock for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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