The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 is approaching the final day at Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Queen has popped and the medal winners have been announced (full list below). UK viewers can the last few highlight shows free on BBC iPlayer. Outside the UK this week? Follow this guide on how to watch the Chelsea Flower Show for free from wherever you are in the world.
Launch: 22nd May 2022
Dates: 24th – 28th May 2022
FREE stream: BBC iPlayer (UK only)
Watch BBC iPlayer anywhere with ExpressVPN
US stream: Britbox ($6.99/month)
The Chelsea Flower show isn't merely the horticultural event of the summer, it's the place to be seen. Celebrity guests have included baker Mary Berry, TV host Nick Knowles and TV chef Ainsley Harriott.
The exhibits making headlines this year include a sculptural portrait of Queen Elizabeth by florist Simon Lycett and a wild garden by Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri. Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt's A Rewilding Britain Landscape won Best in Show 2022.
The 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show streams live on BBC iPlayer (free of charge) The final day is Saturday 28th May. Make sure you know how to watch the free Chelsea Flower Show live stream from where you are.
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Chelsea Flower Show 2022 - BBC TV schedule
Launch show – 6pm, Sun 22nd May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 1 – 3.45pm, Mon 23rd May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 2 – 8pm, Mon 23rd May 2022 (BBC Two / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 3 – 3.45pm, Tues 24th May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 4 – 8pm, Tues 24th May 2022 (BBC Two / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 5 – 3.45pm, Weds 25th May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 6 – 7pm, Weds 25th May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 7 – 8pm, Weds 25th May 2022 (BBC Two / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 8 – 3.45pm, Thurs 26th May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 9 – 8pm, Thurs 26th May 2022 (BBC Two / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 10 – 3.45pm, Fri 27th May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 11 – 7pm, Fri 27th May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 12 – 8pm, Fri 27th May 2022 (BBC Two / BBC iPlayer)
Episode 13 – 6pm, Sat 28th May 2022 (BBC Two / BBC iPlayer)
Highlights – 5.45pm, Monday 26th May 2022 (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Watch Chelsea Flower Show 2022 for free
In the UK, BBC iPlayer will stream every episode of Chelsea Flower Show 2022 free of charge.
Simply sign up for a BBC account with an email address and a UK postcode (e.g. W1A 1AA). Done? You're good to go!
Of course, BBC iPlayer is ONLY available within the UK (and with a valid TV licence).
Outside the UK? Simply use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer from overseas. Using a VPN is easy – simply follow the step-by-step instructions below.
Watch Chelsea Flower Show 2022 from abroad using a VPN
Even if you have a BBC account, you won't be able to access BBC iPlayer when outside the UK. The service will know your location based on your IP address, and will automatically block your access.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps you get around this obstacle. It creates a private connection between your device and the internet. There are lots of VPNs to choose from, but we think ExpressVPN is one of the very best...
How to use a VPN for Chelsea Flower Show
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For Chelsea Flower Show 2022, you may wish to choose 'UK' for BBC iPlayer.
3. Then head over to BBC iPlayer on your browser or device and enjoy the Chelsea Flower Show free live stream.
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The Chelsea Flower Show live stream in the USA
In the US, the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show will stream live on BritBox. The opening show is on Sunday, 22nd May, at 1pm ET /10am PT.
Subscription to Britbox costs from $6.99 a month.
Remember: UK nationals can use a VPN to watch free on BBC iPlayer, from abroad and without being blocked. Details just above.
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RHS Gardening events calendar 2022
RHS Chelsea Flower Show — 24–28 May 2022.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show — 23–26 June 2022.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival — 4–9 July 2022.
Chelsea Flower Show 2022 – full list of medal winners
A Rewilding Britain Landscape
Designers: Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt
Medal: Gold
Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station
Designers: Howard and Hugh Miller
Medal: Silver gilt
Brewin Dolphin Garden
Designer: Paul Hervey-Brookes
Medal: Silver
Hands off Mangrove by Grow2Know
Designer: Tayshan Hayden-Smith and Danny Clarke
Medal: Silver gilt
Medite Smart Ply Building the Future Garden
Designer: Sarah Eberle
Medal: Gold
Morris & Co.
Designer: Ruth Wilmot
Medal: Gold
The Meta Garden: Growing the Future
Designer: Joe Perkins
Medal: Gold
The Mind Garden
Designer: Andy Sturgeon
Medal: Gold
The New Blue Peter Garden - Discover Soil
Designer: Juliet Sargent
Medal: Silver Gilt
The Perennial Garden ‘With Love’
Designer: Richard Miers
Medal: Silver
The RAF Benevolent Fund Garden
Designer: John Everiss
Medal: Silver
The RNLI Garden
Designer: Chris Beardshaw
Medal: Gold
The St Mungo’s Putting Down Roots Garden
Designer: Cityscapes (Darryl Moore and Adolfo Harrison)
Medal: Silver
A Garden Sanctuary by Hamptons
Designer: Tony Woods
Medal: Gold
A Swiss Sanctuary
Designer: Lilly Gomm
Medal: Bronze
Connected, by Exante
Designer: Tania Suonio
Medal: Silver Gilt
Kingston Maurward The Space Within Garden
Designer: Michelle Brown
Medal: Silver Gilt
Out of the Shadows
Designer: Kate Gould
Medal: Gold
The Body Shop Garden
Designer: Jennifer Hirsch
Medal: Silver Gilt
The Boodles Travel Garden
Designer: Thomas Holbyn
Medal: Gold
The Place2Be Securing Tomorrow Garden
Designer: Jamie Butterworth
Medal: Gold
The Plantman’s Ice Garden
Designer: John Warland
Medal: Silver Gilt
The SSAFA Garden
Designer: Amanda Waring
Medal: Silver
The Stitcher’s Garden
Designer: Frederic Whyte
Medal: Silver
A Textile Garden for a Fashion Revolution
Designer: Lottie Deamain
Medal: Silver Gilt
The Core Arts Front Garden Revolution
Designer: Andy Smith-Williams
Medal: Gold
The Mother of Mothers Garden - ‘This too Shall Pass’
Designer: Pollyanna Wilkinson
Medal: Silver
The Wilderness Foundation UK Garden
Designer: Charlie Hawkes
Medal: Gold
Jay Day
Designer: Flock Party (Alison Orellana Malouf, Su-Yeon Angela Choi)
Medal: Bronze
The Blue Garden
Designer: Tom Wilkes-Rios
Medal: Silver
The Cirrus Garden
Designer: Jason Williams
Medal: Silver Gilt
The Potting Balcony Garden Sponsored by Viking
Designer: William Murray
Medal: Silver Gilt
A Mediterranean Reflection
Designer: Tanya K Wilson and Johanna Norlin
Medal: Silver
Mandala, Meditation and Mindfulness Garden
Designer: Nikki Hollier
Medal: Silver
The Enchanted Rain Garden
Designer: Bea Tann
Medal: Silver Gilt
The Still Garden
Designer: Jane Porter
Medal: Gold
The Wild Kitchen Garden
Designer: Ann Treneman
Medal: Silver Gilt
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