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Countdown to Chelsea: Episode 1

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Episode 1

BBC One - Countdown to Chelsea, Episode 1

Joe Swift reports from the grounds of the Royal Hospital, meeting key exhibitors.

First in a series of programmes looking ahead to the 101st RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Joe Swift reports from the grounds of the Royal Hospital, meeting key exhibitors.

On 20 May 2014 the horticultural highlight of the year opens with the 101st Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show. As last minute preparations are being made by Britain's best growers and green-fingered designers, the team behind the BBC's coverage bring you exclusive access from the showground to witness the highs and lows of preparing for this national celebration of British gardening. 

In this programme, Joe Swift reports from the grounds of the Royal Hospital, meeting key exhibitors and choosing favourite moments from classic Chelsea reporting going back over the years.

Series of programmes looking ahead to the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show.

Series of programmes looking ahead to the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, with exclusive coverage from the grounds of the Royal Hospital.

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