Alan Titchmarsh fears he'll die before he's knighted but would love the honour. Alan Titchmarsh fears he will die before he is knighted – but he would love the honour so his wife Alison could be a Lady. The broadcaster, gardener and novelist, wed since 1975, became an MBE in 2000.

Has Alan Titchmarsh got a title?

Alan has been appointed with an MBE and awarded the title of Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Hampshire in 2001. An ambassador for over 50 charities and immortalised in Madame Tussaud's wax museum, Alan is truly a gardening authority.

Who owns Manor Farm in Hampshire?

It is owned by Hampshire County Council and managed by Hampshire Countryside Service. It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site and Special Protection Area, and of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation.