Complete Chelsea Flower Show from 2008, Preview + days 1-6
Preview.
Alan Titchmarsh presents an exclusive preview of the 86th RHS Chelsea Flower Show, from the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. As the designers put the finishing touches to their displays, get an early look at the showgardens and exhibits in the Great Pavilion. Also, Wesley Kerr reports from Jamaica and Andy Sturgeon travels to Chile in search of inspiration for his Chelsea garden.
Day 1.
As the gardens and floral exhibits from around the globe are unveiled, Nicki Chapman presents live coverage from the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. Designer Andy Sturgeon and plants-man Chris Collins cast an expert eye over the potential medal winners, and Wesley Kerr meets the Jamaica team who are growing for gold.
It's opening day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and exhibitors from around the globe unveil their inspirational gardens and exquisite plants. Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift tour the grounds of the Royal Hospital, meeting some of the world's leading designers and plant experts along the way.
Coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show continues. As the judges mull over who will take the top honours, Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift present an in-depth look at this year's medal contenders.
Day 2.
Nicki Chapman, Andy Sturgeon and Chris Collins will be out early to capture the excitement and heartache as the judges award the coveted medals.
After months of hard work in pursuit of horticultural perfection, the designers and exhibitors face the judges' critical eye. Alan Titchmarsh and the team are on hand to capture the excitement and disappointment as the all important medals are announced.
Day 3.
On a day devoted entirely to beautiful flowers, Nicki Chapman, Andy Sturgeon and Chris Collins present live coverage from Chelsea's Great Pavilion, where more than 100 exhibitors are showcasing breathtaking collections of plants from all over the world.
The jewel in Chelsea's crown is the Great Pavilion, a plant paradise and home to thousands of the world's finest blooms. Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift meet the exhibitors and revel in their passion for flowers.
Further coverage of the 86th RHS Chelsea Flower Show from the grounds of the Royal Hospital in London. Alan Titchmarsh and the team continue their tour of Chelsea's floral wonderland, the Great Pavilion, and discover which plants are making headlines at this year's show.
Day 4.
Looking for all that's hip in horticulture, Nicki Chapman, Andy Sturgeon and Chris Collins continue live coverage from the world's most famous flower show.
As growing your own becomes increasingly popular, will vegetables soon be replacing flowers in Britain's gardens? Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift examine this and other trends emerging from this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. And a special report from Wesley Kerr, who travelled to Japan to discover the ancient traditions that for centuries have influenced Japanese gardens and inspired one Chelsea designer.
Day 5.
Nicki Chapman, Andy Sturgeon and Chris Collins present live coverage from the world's most prestigious gardening event. It's the penultimate day, so designers and exhibitors offer advice on trends and inspirations to take away from this year's show. Plus there's a chance to vote for your favourite show garden in the BBC/RHS People's Award.
For the last five days, the grounds of the Royal Hospital in London have been alive with the sights and smells of the world's finest floral specimens. It's another night in plant paradise as Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift present further coverage from the world's greatest flower show.
It's People's Day at Chelsea, and a chance to ask Alan Titchmarsh and the team anything and everything about the world's ultimate flower show. Leading designers and plant experts share their top tips and trade secrets, plus there's a chance to vote for your favourite show garden in the BBC/RHS People's Award.
Day 6.
Alan Titchmarsh and the team look back at the highlights of the week and announce the winner of the public's favourite show garden. It is also the day of the big sell off when members of the public can take home their very own piece of Chelsea.
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