2016

Season 11 · 2016 · 15 episodes

Episodes

1Episode 1With less than 24 hours to go before the showground officially opens, a first look at the gardens and exhibits set to cause a stir at the world-famous garden show. Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal how this huge event is put together in just three weeks.
2Episode 2Nicki Chapman and James Wong take the first official look at the Royal Horticultural Society's 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. They are joined by gardener Danny Clarke, who will be demonstrating how to bring a touch of Chelsea magic to your garden. Carol Klein takes a closer look at plants that changed our lives, and football star Sol Campbell shares his love of gardening. Experience the buzz as celebrities and VIPs take their first look, and see how Chelsea is preparing for the arrival of Her Majesty the Queen.
3Episode 3Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present exclusive coverage of the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The show rolls out the red carpet as Her Majesty the Queen makes her annual visit, and the showground is graced by celebrity visitors and some headline grabbing stunts. Including a look at some show-stopping gardens and exhibits.
4Episode 4Monty Don and Joe Swift present from the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show, including full coverage of Her Majesty the Queen's annual visit and a look forward to tomorrow's medals announcement as the team predict the designer they think will scoop the coveted 'best show garden' award. Actor Tom Hollander joins Monty and Joe and reveals his own horticultural heritage.
5Episode 5It's medals day at the Royal Horticultural Society's 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. Nicki Chapman and James Wong join the judges at the crack of dawn to discover who's won what in the all important medals hand out. Mary Berry shows off her horticultural knowledge, and Kate Adie reveals how gardening has become her new-found passion.
6Episode 6It's medals day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Monty Don and Joe Swift reveal the show garden designs that have won a highly-prized gold medal and talk to the designer who has won the prestigious Best Show Garden award. Kate Adie talks to Monty Don about her new-found passion for plants.
7Episode 7Nicki Chapman and James Wong report on highlights from the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show and meet some of the eclectic people and plants that make the world-famous show what it is. They are joined by Carol Klein, Danny Clarke and Rachel de Thame who share their gardening expertise and offer practical advice, and singer-songwriter Will Young shares his love of all things Chelsea.
8Episode 8Monty Don and Joe Swift are in the Great Pavilion, celebrating the achievements of the exhibitors at this year's show and revealing the winner of the highest accolade, the Diamond Jubilee Award, and artist Grayson Perry reveals why Chelsea is all a matter of taste.
9Episode 9Nicki Chapman and James Wong present more news from the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. They take a celebratory look at the small gardens and meet some of the medal-winning designers. A team of experts offer practical gardening advice from around the showground, model Kelly Brook reveals a secret love of horticulture, and Alex Polizzi offers her unique take on this year's event.
10Episode 10Monty Don and Joe Swift present more news from the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They celebrate the work of the small show garden designers who've created masterpieces when space is at a premium, reveal how history is very much part of the present in this year's garden designs, and Alex Polizzi gives a personal tour of her family garden in Devon before taking a look around the show.
11Episode 11Nicki Chapman and James Wong present from the Royal Horticultural Society's 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. Meera Syal finds someone who shares her love of gardening, and chef Monica Galetti gets some culinary inspiration.
12Episode 12Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present news and highlights from the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. The future of gardening is under the spotlight as the team meet the next generation of horticulturalists. They also uncover the positive power of plants and reveal the winner of the BBC RHS People's Choice Award, voted for by viewers.
13Episode 13Monty Don and Joe Swift round up some of the events from the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They meet the winner of the coveted BBC RHS People's Choice Award and take a fresh look at house plants and the meteoric rise of the orchid. Rachel de Thame investigates where show gardens go once the show is over.
14Episode 14Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016.
15Episode 15Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016.