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Trailblazers and Trendsetters

Monty Don and Joe Swift take a tour of the trailblazers and trendsetters from the most famous flower show in the world. Fashion designer Paul Smith shares his inspiration.

Monty Don and Joe Swift take a tour of the trailblazers and trendsetters from the most famous flower show in the world. Every year, Chelsea leads the way in showcasing the latest ideas in garden design and the newest must-have plants. Joined by Carol Klein, Adam Frost and the team, Monty and Joe examine how technology has influenced our gardening habits and meet the fresh talent who are breathing new life into this traditional event. We find out what inspires fashion designer Paul Smith at the show year after year and relive the designs that challenge our notions of what gardens can be.

59 minutes

Last on

Wed 19 May 202119:00

Music Played

  • JP Cooper

    Party

  • Haim

    Don't Save Me

  • The xx

    Angels

  • Bonobo

    Cirrus

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterMonty Don
PresenterJoe Swift
Executive ProducerPaolo Proto
Series ProducerStephen Martin
Production ManagerSarah Riches

Broadcasts

  • Wed 20 May 202020:00
  • Sat 6 Jun 202000:50
  • Wed 19 May 202119:00

Congratulations to designer Kazuyuki Ishihara

Congratulations to designer Kazuyuki Ishihara

The Cha no Niwa - Japanese Tea Garden has won the BBC RHS People's Choice Award for 2025