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Get to know the full line-up of famous faces and world-leading experts appearing across the theatres at the RHS Badminton Flower Show

Meet the guest speakers

Timetables and more speakers to be announced soon

Adam Frost

Adam Frost is a celebrated British garden designer, TV presenter and speaker, best known for BBC Gardeners’ World and award‑winning RHS Chelsea gardens. A regular on Morning Live and contributor to Gardeners’ World magazine, he’s also an author and RHS Ambassador, sharing practical insight from years in design, broadcasting and horticulture. See Adam on Weds and Thurs on the Main Stage

Adam Kirtland

A gardener, podcaster (Tales from the Potting Bench) and contributor to magazines including Garden News and Bloom, Adam loves to share tips for gardening on a budget and make-do and mend projects. See Adam on Saturday on the Main Stage

Arit Anderson

Garden designer, writer and presenter of BBC Gardeners’ World, Arit worked in fashion before turning to horticulture. She made her name at the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and has won several awards. At RHS Chelsea 2026 Arit is designing a Show Garden for Parkinson’s UK – A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey, sponsored by Project Giving Back. See Arit on Thursday and Friday on the Main Stage

Emma Real-Davies

Emma is an RHS qualified gardener and TV presenter with over 10 years’ live broadcasting experience. A Gardening Expert on QVC, she delivers practical advice and hosts The Joy of Shopping podcast. Credits include ITV’s This Morning, Alan’s Gardening Club and radio. She trained at Long Barn Gardens and Great Dixter and hosts major RHS shows. See Emma on Wednesday on the Main Stage

Liam Beddall and Ian Limmer

Liam Beddall, Head Rosarian at David Austin, brings extensive experience, advising gardeners and designers across the UK and helping roses flourish in private and public gardens. Ian has been with Peter Beales Roses since 1976, rising from Saturday boy to leading the hybridising programme and sharing his expertise worldwide through talks and workshops. See them on the Main Stage on Wednesday

India Cole

India is a lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire, specialising in British history c.1650–1800. She completed her PhD in 2025 on Mary Somerset, the first Duchess of Beaufort (1630–1715), exploring how her gardens at Badminton created global botanical networks. She is developing this research into a book and has contributed to publications and exhibitions. See India on the Main Stage on Friday

Jekka McVicar

Jekka McVicar is an award-winning organic herb grower, author and speaker with more than 40 years’ experience. Widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading authorities on herbs, she has inspired generations of gardeners to grow and use herbs with confidence through her writing, teaching and talks. See Jekka on Friday on the Main Stage

Jeremy Howe and Fiona Mountain

Jeremy has been the Editor of The Archers since 2018 and was previously the Commissioning Editor for Drama and Fiction Radio 4, and an Executive Producer for BBC TV Drama. Fiona is one of the Farming and Countryside Advisors on The Archers, helping to develop agriculture and nature-related storylines. She began her career in the BBC Radio 1 Press Office and is an award-winning novelist. See Fiona and Jeremy on Sunday on the Main Stage

Nicki Chapman

Nicki is a TV and radio broadcaster, best known as the face of BBC One’s Escape To The Country and a long‑standing presenter at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. She hosts Mellow Magic on Magic Radio, is an Amazon No.1 bestselling author, former Pop Idol judge and highly sought‑after event host and speaker. See Nicki on Friday on the Main Stage

Rachel de Thame

Rachel is a broadcaster, writer and gardener, known for BBC Gardeners’ World and RHS Flower Show coverage. She’s an author, columnist and designer, with projects including the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Thames Diamond Jubilee Barge. Rachel speaks at major cultural venues and is Vice President of Plantlife, an NGS Ambassador, and Patron of the British Iris Society. Gardening for wellness and wildlife is her passion. See Rachel on Saturday on the Main Stage

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