Alan Titchmarsh has been married almost as long and he's been gardening for as he gears up to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary.
The Ground Force star married Alison, a doctor, 48 years ago - and it was just around then that he picked up a trawl and a watering can for the first time.
They first met when they were both in their early 20s at an amateur dramatics group and quickly found out there was a lot in common.
