They were the familiar faces that brightened up Britain's afternoons - the presenters, producers and personalities behind Pebble Mill at One, the BBC's much-loved daytime magazine show that aired from 1972 to 1986. Whether chatting with celebrities, sharing gardening tips or covering human interest stories from the studio's famous foyer in Birmingham, the Pebble Mill team became a staple of the nation's lunchtime viewing. But what became of the show's stars once the cameras stopped rolling?

From TV legends who went on to front primetime hits, to behind-the-scenes names who quietly shaped British broadcasting, many continued to make their mark across radio, film and stage. Others slipped out of the limelight entirely - while some faced controversies that rocked their public image. Here, we take a look back at the highs, lows and surprising turns in the lives of Pebble Mill's most recognisable names. From gardening queen Marian Foster and broadcasting icon Alan Titchmarsh to the late Donny MacLeod and troubled DJ Dave Lee Travis, here's what happened next to the faces who once ruled daytime TV.

Dave Lee Travis became a familiar face to Pebble Mill viewers as the host of The Golden Oldie Picture Show and a regular BBC Radio 1 DJ.

However, his career was later overshadowed by legal troubles.

In 2014, he was convicted of indecently assaulting a woman working on The Mrs Merton Show in 1995 and received a three-month suspended sentence.

Although cleared of several other charges, the conviction left a lasting mark on his public image. Travis described himself as "mortified" and "really disappointed" by the outcome.

Despite the controversy, the now 80-year-old returned to broadcasting. Over the years, Travis hosted shows across UK radio, including stints at Classic Gold, BBC Three Counties Radio, and United DJs Radio.

As of 2025, he presents a Sunday morning show on Heritage Chart Radio.

Now living in Buckinghamshire with his Swedish-born wife Marianne, whom he married in 1971, Travis is known for his love of photography and classic cars.

Jock Gallagher was a driving force behind Pebble Mill at One, helping to shape the magazine show into a beloved daytime staple during its 14-year run.

Gallagher joined the BBC in 1966 as a news producer and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually heading the Pebble Mill team.

He played a key role not just in the show's success but also in developing acclaimed BBC radio dramas like The Archers, as well as series such as From the Grassroots and Offshore Britons.

After decades of service to broadcasting, Gallagher retired from the BBC in 2014.

He passed away in May 2025 at the age of 87 in Worcester Hospital. Tributes poured in from former colleagues and fans, with one recalling: "I remember having a conversation with Jock in the late 1980s when I was trying to become a researcher, and fancied working on Radio 4 series."

Donny MacLeod was one of the original and most beloved faces of Pebble Mill at One, hosting the daytime programme from its very first episode in 1972 until his sudden death in 1984.

Known for his warmth, professionalism and pioneering spirit, Donny became a household name as the show's leading presenter and helped define daytime television for a generation of viewers.

His career highlights included major BBC specials such as MacLeod's Soviet Union and MacLeod's America, along with interviews with a host of iconic names including Edward Heath, Les Dawson, Terry Wogan, Dame Edna Everage and Morecambe and Wise.

Donny's legacy has lived on through touching tributes, with one co-star recalling: "He was kind and ever prepared to lend this novice a helping hand... For 11 years Donny was Pebble Mill at One."

He died aged just 52 from a heart attack, but remains a much-missed pioneer of British daytime broadcasting.

David Attwood was a respected director who spent his early career working in English Regions Drama at Pebble Mill, joining the BBC Drama Department in 1976.

He initially served as an assistant floor manager and later rose through the ranks, working on series such as Out of Town Boys (1978), Keep Smiling (1979), and the BAFTA-winning Boys from the Black Stuff (1982).

By 1984, he had completed the BBC Directors course and began making his mark as a director.

Attwood's credits include All Together Now, Airbase, and the dark thriller Killing Time.

He later went freelance and directed critically acclaimed works such as Wild West, Fidel, and Stuart: A Life Backwards, starring Tom Hardy.

Sadly, David passed away on 21 March 2024 after a period of illness.

He is remembered by colleagues as a skilled and thoughtful director who helped shape British television drama across three decades.

Marian Foster was one of the original presenters of Pebble Mill at One and remained a familiar face on the show throughout its run.

A versatile broadcaster, she was known for her warm on-screen presence and passion for gardening, which became one of her trademarks.

Beyond Pebble Mill, she made history as one of the first presenters on Top Gear and later fronted gardening segments for BBC Look North.

Foster has enjoyed a long radio career, hosting programmes on BBC Radio 2, Woman's Hour on Radio 4, and currently presenting Garden Mania every Sunday on BBC Radio Newcastle and Radio Tees.

A regular at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, she has shared her green-fingered expertise with audiences for over 30 years.

Marian has also worked in Ethiopia documenting Live Aid's legacy and even sang on stage with The Who during a performance of Tommy.

In recent years, she's continued judging Northumbria in Bloom, been profiled by Radio Times, and remains a beloved voice of the North East.

Alan Titchmarsh first found fame with Pebble Mill viewers through his gardening expertise, laying the groundwork for a glittering broadcasting career.

He shot to national stardom as the face of Ground Force and later fronted ITV's Love Your Garden, cementing his place as one of Britain's best-loved horticulturalists.

Beyond gardening, Titchmarsh's charm made him a natural TV host, leading shows like The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Popstar to Operastar, and Secrets of the National Trust.

He also made headlines in 2024 when North Korean TV censored his jeans-prompting Titchmarsh to joke it gave him "a bit of street cred."

A prolific author, the 76-year-old dather of two has written more than 70 books, including best-selling novels, gardening guides, and memoirs.

He currently hosts a Saturday afternoon show on Classic FM and still writes regularly for the press. Now in his mid-70s, he splits his time between his Hampshire farmhouse and his home on the Isle of Wight.

Titchmarsh was appointed an MBE in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to horticulture and broadcasting and was promoted to CBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for services to horticulture and to charity