The presenting line up for this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been announced, with some presenter reshuffles, the return of some familiar faces and some new presenters. The shows will be broadcast across BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer.
This year there are some significant changes to the line-up, most obvious in the absence of regular presenter Joe Swift. Monty Don will lead the BBC Two evening coverage at 8pm as always, but this year he will be hosting with Rachel de Thame and Arit Anderson instead of Joe. Contributors will include Carol Klein, Adam Frost and Frances Tophill as well as a new presenter, Jamie Butterworth, who is also creating a dog-friendly garden with Monty at the show.
Despite not appearing on the BBC coverage, Joe Swift has been at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, and his company Modular has been responsible for building The Pathway Garden, designed by Allon Hoskin and Robert Beaudin.
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Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost launched the coverage on BBC One on Sunday 18 May at 6pm and were joined by Arit Anderson, Rachel de Thame and JJ Chalmers as well as special guest, Radio 2’s Jo Whiley.
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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, Chris Bavin and new presenter Jason Williams (aka The Cloud Gardener).
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The BBC One team will close the week with a special episode featuring Dame Mary Berry and special guests.
Radio 2’s The Scott Mills Breakfast Show will be live from the show on 19th May as The RHS and BBC unveil the Radio 2 Dog Garden live on the station and on BBC Sounds.
How to watch the Chelsea Flower Show TV coverage 2025
Coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show will take place across BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer.
Sunday 18th May on BBC One at 6pm: Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost kick off the week with a one-hour launch special.
Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May on BBC One at 2pm: Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell offer practical take-home gardening tips.
Evenings on BBC Two, Monday 19 May to Thursday 22 May at 8:00pm: Show coverage from Monty Don, Rachel de Thame and Arit Anderson, with expert insights from Carol Klein, Frances Tophill, and more.
Friday 23rd May on BBC One at 7:30pm: A special evening programme hosted by Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost.
Saturday 24th May & Sunday 25th May on BBC One and BBC Two at 5:25pm: End-of-week highlights and reflections on BBC Two and BBC One respectively.