The Gardeners' World Blog

So the fourth round came and went, and we can't really be accused of not spotting the shock result - because there weren't any, with the possible exception of Bristol City's plucky home draw with Middlesbrough.

I know some people will disagree (that's the beauty of sport) but we were pleased with the Man U-Portsmouth game because it had the best moments of the round: Wayne Rooney's appearance as a substitute and one particularly memorable goal. Audience figures reached a high of 7.4m.

However, we wouldn't pretend that Chelsea-Forest will live forever in the memory...

Best thing then is to look forward. Our replay choice, you won't be surprised to know, is...

Grandstand came off the air for the final time on Sunday after 48 years of sports broadcasting on the BBC.

The show's passing was cause for plenty of comment and debate in the media over the weekend.

By and large the general mood was similar to how one might mourn the death of a fine old great aunt, with affection and sadness but some resignation that its time had come.

We highlight some of the views here.