RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 | Preview (BBC One)

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns from Sunday 17 May 2026, and the BBC will once again offer audiences across the UK unparalleled access to the world’s most prestigious horticultural event, with comprehensive daily coverage across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer throughout the week.

Coverage will be led by the trusted team of BBC presenters and horticultural experts. Kicking off the week's coverage on Sunday 17 May is Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost from 8pm on BBC Two. Sophie and Adam will be joined by Rachel de Thame and JJ Chalmers, with the first look at the Show Gardens and Great Pavilion exhibits, including the exclusive reveal of The RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden.

Audiences can join Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell everyday from Monday 18 May at 2pm on BBC One Daytime for accessible, affordable take-home tips for gardeners of all abilities. Each day they will explore practical themes, from creating visual impact to encouraging wildlife and bringing a holiday feel to gardens at home and joined by Carol Klein, Frances Tophill, Sue Kent, Toby Buckland, Rachel de Thame, Flo Headlam and Chris Bavin.

There will also be a daily Chelsea Clinic with the gardening experts answering viewers’ gardening questions, and on Wednesday the presenters will launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award, with the winner announced on Friday afternoon.

And if you’re left wanting to see what’s happening at the show daily, channel hop over to BBC Two at 8pm and join the Chelsea team for exclusive celebrity interviews, special coverage of the Royal Family’s annual visit, and in-depth exploration of the plant specialisms, growers, and designers from the show.

Monty Don will be joined by co-host Rachel de Thame at the start of the week – to reveal this year’s stunning Great Pavillion exhibits and show gardens culminating in the announcement of the RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year unveiled on medals day. Arit Anderson joins Monty later in the week as they look at new plant introductions, including the RHS Plant of the Year.