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  Posted by dirtygreenfingers (U2673520) on Monday, 5th December 2005

  i was hoping to find out some info about how i would go about starting a career in tv gardening, whether that means getting dirty out of shot of the cameras i wouldnt mind,
  
  If anyone out there can help please contact

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  Posted by Elentari* (U1944072) on Monday, 5th December 2005

  Try www.skillset.org for info about jobs and careers in media. Get work experience (probably unpaid) or do relevant courses (find out which ones are the best courses, because employers certainly know). Ask nicely to meet people working within the field you are interested in, be helpful, useful and courteous. Do research and evaluate whether the reality of the job is really you (I opted for a 9 to 5 office job once I realised film crew work 11 hour days, 6 days a week on location).

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  Posted by princessanabana (U2421659) on Tuesday, 6th December 2005

  My personal advisors say I shouldn't even go there with this - I will probably be thrown off site - but, if you don't mind getting dirty out of the lime-light - have you considered the casting couch? Just a thought. PA
  

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  Posted by mr naughty corner (U2456974) on Tuesday, 6th December 2005

  Um. First, I'd practice faking enthusiasm and wild gesticulation if i was you. Being overtly posh and irritating or having an awful, grating, whining, plummy voice will help. Once you've mastered the basics, rely heavily on the substandard efforts of your grovelling research monkeys and over use the word "amazing" when lacking any understanding about what it is that makes a plant unique and special. Perfect all this and you're in.
  No further training seems to be necessary. Hope this helps and good luck. i was hoping to find out some info about how i would go about starting a career in tv gardening, whether that means getting dirty out of shot of the cameras i wouldnt mind,
  
  If anyone out there can help please contactÌý

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  Posted by 1stClassAlan (U2459016) on Tuesday, 6th December 2005

  Um. First, I'd practice faking enthusiasm and wild gesticulation if i was you. Being overtly posh and irritating or having an awful, grating, whining, plummy voice will help. Once you've mastered the basics, rely heavily on the substandard efforts of your grovelling research monkeys and over use the word "amazing" when lacking any understanding about what it is that makes a plant unique and special. Perfect all this and you're in.
  No further training seems to be necessary. Hope this helps and good luck. i was hoping to find out some info about how i would go about starting a career in tv gardening, whether that means getting dirty out of shot of the cameras i wouldnt mind,
  
  If anyone out there can help please contactÌý Ìý
  
  
  Oh, well done, Mikey you old cynic - you'd blend in down here in the Teahut no problem!

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  Posted by LondonPlane (U2356735) on Wednesday, 7th December 2005

  Be carefull what you wish for see below:
  
  Horticultural Researchers’ Pool
  
  
  Company: ´óÏó´«Ã½
  
  Description:
  65% OF OUR INCOME GOES BACK INTO HOME-GROWN TELEVISION… WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?
  
  Horticultural Researchers’ Pool
  ´óÏó´«Ã½ Birmingham Ref. 79792
  Birmingham
  
  We are currently looking for experienced horticultural researchers to form part of a pool of people to be contacted when suitable vacancies arise. These vacancies will vary in length and often be at short notice. You’ll be required to work across a range of prestigious ´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO commissions from Gardeners’ World to Around the World in 80 Gardens.
  
  Working with producers and series producers, you’ll source stunning locations and cast passionate enthusiasts. You’ll suggest storylines, deal with complex logistics and negotiate access to private gardens and major public organisations.
  
  An experienced researcher with a horticultural background, you’ll be an expert in planting, plant history and the gardening calendar. With organisational and journalistic skills, you’ll have a network of contacts and the ability to translate industry stories into programme material. You may also be required to travel extensively.
  
  Applications to be received by 8 December.
  
  
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  You can apply for this role and learn about how we do things at the ´óÏó´«Ã½, by visiting bbc.co.uk/jobs If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 333 1330. Textphone 020 8008 4300. Ceefax page 696.
  
  
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  Salary:
  Not stated
  
  Location:
  Midlands
  
  Date Posted:
  30-Nov-2005
  
  Closing Date:
  08-Dec-2005 (I think that is this Friday!)
  
  Yours LondonPlane
  

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  Posted by mr naughty corner (U2456974) on Wednesday, 7th December 2005

  Thanks for that Mr Plane. I know just exactly which group of wizard enthusiasts and zany plant nuts that's aimed at. I'm confident it will guarantee the ´óÏó´«Ã½ continues to bring us such, em, AMAZING high standards in horticultural know how. Well worth the licence fee on its own.

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  Posted by LondonPlane (U2356735) on Wednesday, 7th December 2005

  Now now MikeyToon,
  
  I do not think that words 'wizard enthusiasts and zany plant nuts' is a ture reflection of the average Horticultural Weekly reader!
  
  Yours Online Only Hort Week reader
  
  LondonPlane

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  Posted by mr naughty corner (U2456974) on Thursday, 8th December 2005

  Em. Well. You may think that but, for the hell of it, i couldn't possibly disagree more (What else do you expect me to say?)
  They don't ever need a boot scraper outside the door of hortweek. Wizard and Zany might be ok for the staff. I thought the qualification required to write for that lot was to never have had dirty nails ever and go to that expensive gardening school in kensington or somewhere? I don't think reading hortweek excludes anyone from my general catch all yahoo criticism. Certainly not anyone who wants to be in the media and kiss up to some d list celeb no brain, who I'd shoot if they came anywhere near my garden?
  I mean, I ask you, the nerve!
  Now now MikeyToon,
  
  I do not think that words 'wizard enthusiasts and zany plant nuts' is a ture reflection of the average Horticultural Weekly reader!
  
  Yours Online Only Hort Week reader
  
  LondonPlaneÌý

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  Posted by dirtygreenfingers (U2673520) on Friday, 16th December 2005

  hi there thanks for the reply, i was just wondering if you could elaborate a bit more on 'casting couch' i know what one is but how do i get on one
  
  
  My personal advisors say I shouldn't even go there with this - I will probably be thrown off site - but, if you don't mind getting dirty out of the lime-light - have you considered the casting couch? Just a thought. PA
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  Posted by princessanabana (U2421659) on Friday, 16th December 2005

  hi there thanks for the reply, i was just wondering if you could elaborate a bit more on 'casting couch' i know what one is but how do i get on one
  
  
  My personal advisors say I shouldn't even go there with this - I will probably be thrown off site - but, if you don't mind getting dirty out of the lime-light - have you considered the casting couch? Just a thought. PA
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  Never been on one before but I guess you would get on as per getting on a normal settee....PA
  

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