Published: May 9, 2025 -- The pinnacle of the gardening calendar is back in full bloom as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 returns from Sunday 18 May to Saturday 24 May, bringing with it a vibrant celebration of horticultural excellence, sustainability, and creative garden design.

Broadcast across BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer, this year’s coverage, produced by BBC Studios Entertainment features an all-star presenting line-up with some exciting new additions! Plus, Radio 2’s The Scott Mills Breakfast Show will be live from Chelsea Flower Show on 19th May as he officially unveils the RHS Chelsea and Radio 2 Dog Garden live on the station and BBC Sounds!

Launching the Chelsea coverage on BBC One on Sunday evening, Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost will be joined by Arit Anderson, Rachel de Thame and JJ Chalmers, with special guest, Radio 2’s Jo Whiley. The BBC One team will close the week with a special episode featuring Dame Mary Berry and special guests.

Monty Don leads the BBC Two evening coverage at 8pm and this year he will be fronting the series with Rachel de Thame and Arit Anderson. And contributing to the BBC Two shows will be Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill and new edition to the team designer Jamie Butterworth.

Once again Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell front the Daytime coverage, which will focus on accessible, affordable, take-home tips for every type of gardener – from novice to seasoned professional. Joining Angellica and Nicki for the afternoon coverage will be Carol Klein, Frances Tophill, Sue Kent, Toby Buckland, Chris Bavin and new addition Jason Williams (aka The Cloud Gardener).

From celebrity interviews and royal visits to exclusive behind-the-scenes builds, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 promises a week-long showcase of imagination, craftsmanship, and nature’s finest artistry, an unmissable event for garden lovers and viewers who enjoy all this iconic British event has to offer.

How to watch

• Sunday 18th May on BBC One at 6pm: Join Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost as they kick off the week with a one-hour launch special.

• Daily, Monday to Friday on BBC One at 2pm: Afternoon programming with Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell, offering practical take-home gardening tips.

• Evenings on BBC Two at 8:10pm: Led by 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.

Throughout the week, across all programmes, audiences will get to an exclusive first look at the show gardens and the Great Pavillion exhibits.