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Speakers on the Talks stages

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 to be announced soon

Adam Frost

Adam Frost is a celebrated British garden designer, TV presenter and speaker, best known for BBC Gardenersт World and awardтwinning RHS Chelsea gardens. A regular on Morning Live and contributor to Gardenersт World magazine, heтs 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 Gardenersт 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 Parkinsonтs UK т A Garden for Every Parkinsonтs Journey, sponsored by Project Giving Back. See Arit on Thursday and Friday on the Main Stage

Ashley Edwards

Ashley is a horticulturist and horticultural therapist on a mission with a profound passion for teaching. As a seasoned horticulturist, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the world of gardening. Ashley is committed to making gardening an accessible activity for everyone, using TV and social media. See Ashley on Thursday on the Main Stage

The Duchess of Beaufort

Georgia Beaufort was born in London and educated at Oxford University. She combined working for The Daily Telegraph with making music, arts and historical documentaries for the BBC, as well as teaching Classics. Since 2018 she and her husband, Harry, the Duke of Beaufort, have been running the Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire, home of the Badminton Horse Trials. She continues to write and teaches part-time. See Georgia on Saturday on the Main Stage Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Emma Real-Davies

Emma is an RHS qualified gardener and TV presenter with over 10 yearsт live broadcasting experience. A Gardening Expert on QVC, she delivers practical advice and hosts The Joy of Shopping podcast. Credits include ITVтs This Morning, Alanтs 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.1650т1800. She completed her PhD in 2025 on Mary Somerset, the first Duchess of Beaufort (1630т1715), 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

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

Jekka McVicar VMH

Jekka McVicar is an award-winning organic herb grower, author and speaker with more than 40 yearsт experience. Widely regarded as one of the UKтs 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

Joe Swift

Joe has been a regular presenter on BBC Gardenersт World since 1998, and many other gardening shows. Joe is the Design Director of Modular, a garden design and build brand and has won design awards including a Chelsea Gold medal. Joe writes a weekly column for The Times and Radio Times Magazine, has written eight books, contributes to тThe Garden Collectiveт and has his own YouTube channel тJoeтs Country Gardenт. See Joe on Wednesday on the Main Stage.

Kate Clark

Kate is a presenter and producer for BBC Local Radio. Her Sunday morning programme on BBC Radio Gloucestershire features horticultural advice and inspiration, sparking her own passion for gardening. When reporting from flower and horticultural shows, Kate explores gardening trends, tips and techniques, while chatting with local experts and TV personalities. At home, she is happiest in the garden, always sowing, planting or pottering. See Kate all week hosting the Main Stage

Michael Kennedy

Michael joined Roebuck Estates in 2022, bringing over 20 yearsт experience in the premium spirits industry with a strong international focus. Former CEO of the Drambuie Liqueur Company, he led a successful turnaround before its sale to William Grant & Son. He later held senior roles at Stock Spirits Group, including leading its international business and M&A activity. See Michael on Saturday on the Main Stage

Nicki Chapman

Nicki is a TV and radio broadcaster, best known as the face of BBC Oneтs Escape To The Country and a longтstanding 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 soughtтafter event host and speaker. See Nicki on Friday on the Main Stage

Polly Nicholson

Polly holds the Plant Heritage National Collection of historic tulips and is a member of the RHS Expert Bulb Group and Tulip Trial Assessment Forum. She judges In Bloom at Chelsea, authored The Tulip Garden (Phaidon, 2024), and writes for horticultural publications. At Blacklands, Wiltshire, she runs Bayntun Flowers, opens her garden for the NGS and supports charities. See Polly on Wednesday on the Main Stage

Rachel de Thame

Rachel is a broadcaster, writer and gardener, known for BBC Gardenersт World and RHS Flower Show coverage. Sheтs 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

Badminton Estate Gardeners, Marie Wilcox, Karen Sumsion, Ashley Salt, Ashley Eastwood

Head Gardeners Marie Wilcox and Karen Sumsion have worked at Badminton House since 2009 and were appointed Head Gardeners in 2018. Former Walled Gardener and gamekeeper Ashley Salt returned to the estate after training in Scotland. Ashley Eastwood joined the gardening team in 2025 following a career change into horticulture. See them on Sunday on the Main Stage

Sally Morgan

Sally is an experienced organic gardener with a background in botany and ecology. She gardens naturally, creating productive spaces that support diverse plants and wildlife. With 20 years of research and travel, she focuses on climate resilience, from drought and flood management to water harvesting and experimental growing media. She is the author of The Resilient Garden and Allotmentand The Climate Change Garden. See Sally on Friday on the In the Grow Stage

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