The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is back on the BBC, giving viewers across the UK a fantastic opportunity to experience the world’s most famous flower show.
As a total film buff, I’m thrilled to share that from Sunday, May 17th, right through to Sunday, May 24th, the BBC is going all-out with movies! They’ll have daily coverage across BBC One, BBC Two, and their streaming service, iPlayer, the entire week. It’s going to be a fantastic week for cinema lovers like me!
The coverage will be led by a trusted team of BBC presenters and horticultural experts, but who?
With the popular gardening event returning in 2026, here’s a look at the BBC presenters who will be leading the coverage.
Who are the Chelsea Flower Show 2026 presenters?
- Sophie Raworth
- Adam Frost
- Rachel de Thame
- JJ Chalmers
- Nicki Chapman
- Angellica Bell
- Carol Klein
- Frances Tophill
- Sue Kent
- Toby Buckland
- Flo Headlam
- Chris Bavin
- Monty Don
Scroll on to learn more about each host.
Sophie Raworth
As a big fan of the Chelsea Flower Show, I’m thrilled to hear Sophie Raworth is back for her twelfth year! She’ll be presenting the coverage with Adam Frost, and it all kicks off on Sunday, May 17th. I always look forward to their take on everything happening at the show.
Viewers will likely know Raworth as a lead presenter on BBC News, appearing on both the Six and Ten o’clock news programs.
She started hosting Watchdog in 2015, and a year later, she became the presenter of Crimewatch.
Kate Raworth’s recent book, Running on Air, details her time working at the BBC and how she took up running in her forties.
Sophie Raworth has been filming the creation of the show gardens at Chelsea Flower Show for the past three weeks, and she says this year’s event promises to be fantastic.
I’m really excited for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show! It’s my twelfth year working on the team, and it’s always the best part of my year. I’m looking forward to welcoming visitors next week.
Adam Frost
I’m a huge fan of Adam Frost! He’s a really talented garden designer and horticulturist – you’ve probably seen his amazing work at the Chelsea Flower Show, and he’s a regular on Gardeners’ World, which I love. He just has a knack for creating beautiful gardens.
He started his career at North Devon Parks, then moved to London to work as a landscaper. He continued to advance, working with Geoff Hamilton and eventually becoming an RHS Ambassador.
Throughout his career, Frost has earned seven gold medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. He shares the story of his achievements and how he reached this level of success in his book, Real Gardens.
He joins Raworth to kick off the week’s coverage on Sunday 17 May.
Rachel de Thame
Rachel de Thame is a gardener and television presenter who started her career as a model and actress. Later, in the late 1990s, she changed direction to pursue her love of plants and gardening, training at the English Gardening School in practical horticulture and plant care.
She successfully auditioned for Gardeners’ World and started appearing on the show regularly. Following that, she hosted both Small Town Gardens and Gardening with the Experts.
Join JJ Chalmers as he explores the Show Gardens and Great Pavilion, with a special first look at the unique RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden.
JJ Chalmers
Join JJ Chalmers, Sophie Raworth, and Adam Frost as they explore the stunning Show Gardens and exhibits within the Great Pavilion. They’ll be giving viewers a first look, including an exclusive preview of The RHS and The King’s Foundation’s unique Curious Garden.
Lee Chalmers is a TV host and athlete who won a medal at the Invictus Games. He’s hosted several major events, including National Paralympic Day, Channel 4’s coverage of the Summer Paralympics, and the 2017 Invictus Games.
He’s also hosted several other shows, including the BBC’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, as well as Gardeners’ World and Warship: Life in The Royal Navy for Channel 5.
Nicki Chapman
Nicki Chapman is a presenter on television and radio, and is particularly well-known for hosting shows like Escape to the Country, Wanted Down Under, I Escaped to the Country, and Escape to the Continent.
Starting Monday, May 18th at 2pm on BBC One, Nicki will share easy and budget-friendly gardening advice for everyone, from beginners to experienced gardeners.
Angellica Bell
Angellica Bell is a familiar face on TV and radio, first becoming well-known as a presenter on CBBC in the early 2000s. She’s widely recognized as the co-host of The Martin Lewis Money Show and recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother 2025.
Every weekday starting May 18th at 2pm on BBC One, Angellica will share easy and budget-friendly gardening advice for everyone, no matter their experience level.
Carol Klein
Carol Klein is a well-known gardening expert. In 2023, the Royal Horticultural Society honored her with their Iconic Horticultural Hero award.
She’ll be joining Bell and Chapman this afternoon to discuss gardening ideas, including how to make gardens visually appealing, attract wildlife, and create a festive atmosphere. They’ll be joined by other experts to cover a range of practical topics.
Frances Tophill
Frances Tophill is a gardening expert who appears on television. She’s popular for her roles on shows like Love Your Garden and Gardeners’ World.
Sue Kent
Sue Kent appears on Gardeners’ World, where she provides gardening tips and design inspiration. She focuses on making gardening accessible and fun for everyone, regardless of age or experience.
Toby Buckland
Toby Buckland is a gardener and TV presenters, who worked on Gardeners’ World from 2008 to 2010.
Flo Headlam
Flo Headlam is a BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, who took up gardening in 2012 as a second career.
Before becoming a student at Capel Manor College, she had a diverse background, including a career as a dancer and two decades dedicated to working with charities.
Chris Bavin
If you’re a fan of BBC One shows like Britain’s Best Home Cook, Eat Well for Less?, Britain in Bloom, or Food: Truth or Scare, you’ve probably seen Chris Bavin. He’s a familiar face on British television, and I always enjoy his appearances – he brings a lot of warmth and knowledge to whatever he’s presenting.
Arit Anderson
Arit Anderson is a garden designer and television presenter known for her work on shows like Gardeners’ World and Garden Rescue. She’s now part of the evening gardening team on BBC Two, working with Monty Don and Rachel de Thame.
In 2013, Anderson received the RHS Fresh Talent award at the Chelsea Flower Show, and in 2016, she won a gold medal at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. Later this week, she’ll be joining Monty Don to discuss new plant varieties, including the RHS Plant of the Year.
Monty Don
Monty Don, known for his gardening expertise and hosting Gardeners’ World, will be the lead presenter for the BBC Two’s evening broadcasts of the Chelsea Flower Show.
Most people know Don as the main host of Gardeners’ World, a job he started in 2003 after Alan Titchmarsh. He’s also presented several of his own shows, such as Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens, My Dream Farm, and Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show begins on Sunday 17 May from 8pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Authors
Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.
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