Czech actor Oldřich Navrátil has exited his role hosting the hobby and DIY television show Receptář prima nápadů after an eight-year tenure, revealing in a recent interview that television executives abruptly cut ties with him.
FTV Prima Replaces Oldřich Navrátil with New Duo
- Oldřich Navrátil hosted Receptář prima nápadů on FTV Prima for eight years before his departure.
- He initially took over the role in 2018 at the personal recommendation of his ailing predecessor, Václav Postránecký.
- FTV Prima has replaced him with a new presenting duo featuring Pepa Libický and gardener Lenka Eywa Večerková.
How Navrátil Inherited and Managed the Hobby Show
Navrátil stepped into the demanding role of guiding viewers through home improvement and gardening projects under unusual circumstances in October 2018. Postránecký had been battling an oncological illness that ultimately led to his passing in May 2019 at the age of 75.
When Postránecký first suggested him as a successor, Navrátil initially resisted the offer, protesting that he possessed no prior experience hosting television programs. Remembering that exchange on the NADCAST podcast for Rádio O 106, Navrátil recalled Postránecký dismissing his doubts bluntly by telling him to shut up because everything has a first time. Navrátil accepted the challenge, even though he frequently admitted in subsequent interviews that he was hardly a master craftsman around the house, preferring manual labor like splitting wood or digging wells.
Network Management Ends Navrátil Run Without Prior Warning
After nearly a decade on air, Navrátil learned that his run on the program had concluded without prior diplomatic warning from network management. FTV Prima has not publicly detailed the specific rationale behind the sudden casting shakeup.
The network restructured the on-air talent for the Sunday afternoon slot, introducing a fresh presenting pair. Pepa Libický, who previously co-hosted alongside Navrátil, now shares screen duties with Lenka Eywa Večerková, a gardener and fruit grower who previously fronted the Prima program Zahradnice po ruce.
| Role | Previous Lineup | Current Lineup (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Presenters | Oldřich Navrátil, Pepa Libický | Pepa Libický, Lenka Eywa Večerková |
| Format Focus | DIY, Crafts, Gardening | Gardening, Specialized Horticulture, Home Craft |
| Broadcaster | FTV Prima | FTV Prima |
Navrátil Continues Work in Czech Theater and Film
Away from the hobby and gardening sets, Navrátil maintains an active presence in Czech theater and film culture. Seznam notes his ongoing stage work at Studio DVA—which he praises as a premier local theater where agreements genuinely hold—and Studio Ypsilon in Prague. Decades after his cinematic appearances, he remains regularly recognized on public streets by audiences shouting references to his character Nádeníček from the iconic film series beginning with Jak básníkům chutná život.
Alongside his acting commitments in television series like ZOO and Ohnivý kuře, Navrátil dedicates time to charitable endeavors. He serves as an ambassador for the Křídla pro život foundation, an organization that provides vital support to oncological patients.
