With the presenters announced for the BBC TV coverage of this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it's getting closer to our favourite event of year.
Each year the build up to the world's greatest flower show is exciting, whether you're there building gardens at the show, or planning what to wear when you visit.
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This year, the show has sold out before opening its doors to the public for the first time since pre-Covid, five years ago. But what's so great about RHS Chelsea Flower Show is that you don't have to go anywhere to take part in the action: the BBC broadcasts from the show every day during the week, with interviews and insights straight from the ground.
So don't despair if you don't have a ticket - here is when you can watch the show from the comfort of your sofa.
While the live show runs from Tuesday 19 May through to Saturday 23 May, there's a chance to watch coverage from Sunday 17 May this year with a one-hour launch programme running on Sunday, presented by Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost and a final highlights programme on Sunday 24.
After that, you can watch something on TV from Chelsea at two points on most days - at 2pm and 8pm, with a special highlights show on Friday evening at 7pm. On the weekend of 23 and 24 May, there will be highlights round up shows as well. Don't forget, if you miss it, you can always catch up on iPlayer. We'll see you there!
How to watch RHS Chelsea Flower Show TV coverage 2026
Coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show will take place across BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer.
Sunday 17th May on BBC One at 8pm: Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost kick off the week with a one-hour launch special. They will be joined by Rachel de Thame and JJ Chalmers, with the first look at the show gardens and Great Pavilion and an exclusive reveal of The RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden, designed by Frances Tophill.
Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May on BBC One at 2-3pm: Daily programmes presented by Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell.
Evenings on BBC Two, Monday 18 May to Thursday 21 May at 8:00pm: Show coverage from Monty Don, Rachel de Thame (Monday and Tuesday) and Arit Anderson (Wednesday to Friday).
Friday 22rd May on BBC One at 7pm: A special evening programme hosted by Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost, with special guest Dame Mary Berry.
Saturday 23 May on BBC Two from 8pm: Hour-long special highlights show presented by Monty Don and Rachel de Thame.
Sunday 24 May on BBC One from 6.15pm: Hour-long highlights looking back across the week of the show.
