Alan Titchmarsh, the 76-year-old gardening expert and author, has admitted to nerves over his latest career move: a murder mystery novel. The book, inspired by a transatlantic cruise on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, is set for publication next year.
Speaking to Yours Magazine, Titchmarsh said: “I have no doubt holes will be picked in my plot, but I have thoroughly enjoyed writing it. The characters are interesting and there’s a bit of humour. I never write things terribly, terribly serious.” The idea came from a fellow author during a literature festival aboard the ship.
This new venture follows Titchmarsh’s announcement that he is scaling back his work schedule to balance professional and family life. According to Woman’s Weekly, he now avoids working on Fridays and occasionally Mondays.
As part of this shift, Titchmarsh has launched a YouTube channel offering gardening advice. “It’s had millions of views,” he said. “I think YouTube’s great strength is that it’s an intimate medium.” The channel features seasonal tips, including advice on tackling winter moss and planting cherry trees.
Titchmarsh continues to host Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, which airs Sundays at 9.30am on ITV and ITVX.
