The presenting line up for the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been announced, with the return of some familiar faces to our screens. The coverage will be broadcast across BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer.
Monty Don will lead the BBC Two evening coverage at 8pm, joined by co-host Rachel de Thame at the start of the week to reveal this year’s Great Pavilion exhibits and show gardens and the announcement of the RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year, known colloquially as Best in Show, unveiled on medals day (Tuesday). Arit Anderson, who is creating a Main Avenue show garden herself this year, will join Monty later in the week, from Wednesday to Friday. According to the Radio Times, Frances Tophill, Jamie Butterworth, Adam Frost and Carol Klein will be reporting from around the show.
Once again Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell will front the daytime coverage, which will focus on accessible, affordable, take-home tips for every type of gardener. They will be joined by Carol Klein, Frances Tophill, Sue Kent, Toby Buckland, Rachel de Thame, Flo Headlam and Chris Bavin.
How to watch the 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.
