Podcast | Johanna Griggs (Better Homes and Gardens) – Today, we’re celebrating a true Australian television icon—Better Homes and Gardens, a show that’s been a beloved staple on our screens for an incredible 30 years.
At the heart of this amazing program is the incomparable Johanna Griggs, who’s been leading the team since 2005.
Johanna is a national treasure, admired and respected by audiences across the country.
In today’s episode, Johanna sits down with me to share:
- What a typical week looks like for her—or if such a thing even exists
- Why Better Homes and Gardens has endured the test of time
- The daunting challenge of taking over the show from Noni Hazlehurst
- The behind-the-scenes decisions on what makes it to air—and what doesn’t
- Her unique conversational approach to presenting the Olympics
- The challenges she faced as a young professional athlete
- And what the future might hold in a world without Better Homes and Gardens
Link to 7plus HERE
Podcast | Johanna Griggs (Better Homes and Gardens)
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Better Homes and Gardens on 7 and 7plus – Fridays at 7.00pm
TV Central Seven content HERE
Show Better Homes and Gardens so love by voting for them HERE with the TV Week Logie Awards
Thanks to Jonathan Lister at Seven for organising this podcast
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Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens is a beloved Australian television program airing on the Seven Network, inspired by the magazine of the same name, published domestically by Are Media under license from Dotdash Meredith in the U.S. The show covers a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including gardening, landscaping, architecture, cooking, DIY projects, pet care, and home improvement, often featuring celebrity guests. Since 2005, it has been hosted by former Commonwealth Games swimmer turned TV presenter Johanna Griggs.
The program’s rich history includes accolades like a record 12th Silver Logie Award in 2014 for Australia’s Most Popular Lifestyle Program. Created by Peter E. Fox, the show debuted in 1995 and has celebrated milestones such as its 1000th episode in June 2018.
Longtime contributors include gardening expert Graham Ross, who has been with the show since its inception, and resident vet Dr. Harry Cooper, who joined in 2004.
Better Homes and Gardens continues to be a staple of Australian television, blending practical advice with entertainment for audiences nationwide.
Better Homes and Gardens airs at 7.00pm Fridays on 7 / 7two and streams on 7plus
Pictures of the Better Homes and Gardens team
Johanna Griggs
