Good to see David Bellamy still getting his hands dirty in among all that "bootiful" mud. What a shame he's not still on our TVs, sharing his passion.

Modern celebrity culture has given us famous faces who care about nothing other than their own fame and the pay packets that come with it. TV experts often appear to be nothing of the sort.

People with real knowledge to impart or with real enthusiasm seem to be passed over.

I may of course be speaking out of turn and David may have simply got sick of TV and decided to dedicate himself to more worthwhile pursuits. But I for one miss him greatly.

  • David Finlayson, Portland Road, Hove