Tommy Walsh death: Ground Force presenter dies after 'long illness' aged 69

Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a "long illness", his agent has confirmed.

The builder-turned-broadcaster fronted the BBC garden makeover programme for eight years, from 1997 to 2005.

At the height of its popularity, Ground Force drew an audience of 12 million.

Walsh, who came from Hackney in London, presented the show alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock.