Series synopsis
Garden Rescue is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC One on July 11, 2016. It stars Charlie Dimmock, Lucinda Lawrence, Harry Rich and David Rich.
Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers compete to design gardens for home owners around the country. Each comes up with a design to suit the space and the budget and the garden owner chooses which gets built.
Premise
Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers compete to design gardens for home owners around the country. Each comes up with a design to suit the space and the budget and the garden owner chooses which gets built.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Charlie Dimmock as Presenter
- Lucinda Lawrence as Self - Narrator
- Harry Rich as Presenter
- David Rich as Presenter
- Chris Hull as Self - Presenter
- Lee Burkhill as Self - Presenter
- Flo Headlam as Self - Presenter
- Dan Edwards as Self - Expert
Supporting cast
- James Lansdown as Self - Expert
- Taury Meade as Self - Expert
- Jamie Ogilvie as Self - Expert
- Leigh Pugh as Self - Expert
- Kyle Hanes as Self - Expert
- Danny Jones as Self - Expert
- Suzie Topping as Self - Expert
- Kieran Strong as Self - Expert
- Greg Allen as Self - Expert
- Monty Burdfield as Self - Expert
- Craig Flett as Self - Expert
- Colin Anderson as Self - Expert
Guest cast
- Charlie Dimmock as Presenter
- Lucinda Lawrence as Self - Narrator
- Harry Rich as Presenter
- David Rich as Presenter
- Chris Hull as Self - Presenter
- Lee Burkhill as Self - Presenter
- Flo Headlam as Self - Presenter
- Dan Edwards as Self - Expert
- James Lansdown as Self - Expert
- Taury Meade as Self - Expert
- Jamie Ogilvie as Self - Expert
- Leigh Pugh as Self - Expert
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 340 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | July 11, 2016 | August 6, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 25 | April 24, 2017 | September 22, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 30 | May 28, 2018 | September 21, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 40 | April 29, 2019 | September 27, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 35 | May 11, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
| Season 6 | 35 | May 24, 2021 | February 25, 2022 |
| Season 7 | 35 | May 9, 2022 | August 26, 2022 |
| Season 8 | 35 | May 29, 2023 | September 22, 2023 |
| Season 9 | 35 | April 29, 2024 | October 11, 2024 |
| Season 10 | 35 | May 19, 2025 | January 14, 2026 |
| Season 11 | 15 | May 26, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
York Charlie Dimmock and Chelsea gold medal-winners Dave and Harry Rich transform gardens around the country within the owners' budgets, beginning at a terraced home in York. |
July 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
Walsall Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers transform a garden in Walsall, transforming the area into a stylish garden that the family can relax in, in comfort and away from prying eyes. |
July 12, 2016 |
| 3 |
Bedford Charlie Dimmock and the Rich Brothers compete to design a garden in Bedford for a single mother and her six-year-old daughter. However, they must work with a budget of just £1,300. |
July 13, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fareham Charlie and the Rich brothers compete to design a £6,000 Italian garden for a couple in Fareham. The designers' creative skills are going to be tested to the limit if the uninspiring grass patch is to become a Mediterranean idyll. |
April 24, 2017 |
| 2 |
Wokingham Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers compete to design a £3,000 Ibiza-themed party garden for a family in Wokingham. Will the designers come up with some cool ideas to transform this unloved plot into a laid-back Balearic chillout lounge? |
April 25, 2017 |
| 3 |
Northamptonshire Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers tackle a bland garden in Northamptonshire. With four generations sharing the space, the designers have their work cut out to create a design that will suit everyone. |
April 26, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Redditch Charlie Dimmock and the Rich Brothers make gardens beautiful all across Britain. Kicking things off is Holly, a mum of two in Redditch who has let her garden turn into a jungle. Can the intrepid threesome come up with a plan to give this family a safe and fun place to play? |
May 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Rutland Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers start with a clean slate in Rutland, as they come to the aid of Manjinder. She wants to create an interactive and colourful space to pass her love of gardening on to her two small nephews. Can the team make it happen on her small budget? |
May 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
Andover Charlie Dimmock and the Rich Brothers travel to Andover. Animal lover Sue would like to share her garden with the hedgehogs who live in the neighbourhood, so which designer will create a space both safe and beautiful? |
May 30, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southampton In Southampton, Morgan has £5,000 for a party garden. The space must have privacy, a water feature and, as a proud Welshman, the feeling of his homeland. |
April 29, 2019 |
| 2 |
Byfleet The Rich brothers are joined by Arit Anderson to create an all-year-round garden in Byfleet for stylish octogenarian Gay. |
April 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
Shoreham by Sea Swiss Garden The design team are in Shoreham by Sea, helping John and David. They have a budget of £4,500 to turn their tired garden into the perfect place to host their wedding reception. |
May 1, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bristol (Downend) Bristolians Joe and Jess married in Greece and want their garden to fuse Greek plants with a classic English country cottage look. |
May 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
Havant Lisa wants to bring the look of Greece to her back garden, but train fanatic Paul wants to run his model railway through it instead. Can the team keep both of them happy? |
May 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Shrewsbury In Shrewsbury, Charlie and the Rich brothers add cool style and bold colours to opera singer Catherine and comic book artist Christian’s Victorian garden. Their budget is £5,000. |
May 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bristol Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers create two stunning designs for Jill and Rob’s Mediterranean suntrap in Bristol. Working with a budget of £6,500, who will win the pitch? |
May 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
Yate Liz and Geoff in Yate dream of a pirate-themed nautical garden in memory of her dad. Can the Rich brothers and Charlie turn an unloved space into a treasured garden for £4,500? |
May 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
Swindon Saima’s garden in Swindon is a concrete jungle, and she hates it. She wants a zoned garden for her and the kids. Can Charlie and the Rich brothers work their magic? |
May 26, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chorlton Louise and Steve were married in New Orleans and would like the Garden Rescue team to come up with a design to remind them of that happy occasion. The couple's garden already has some mature plants which the designers are keen to incorporate to full effect, and they already have a lovely pond which they'd like the team to expand without disturbing its current inhabitants. The magnolias and tree ferns of New Orleans are also on the list for this fun-loving couple. Can Charlie and Lee bring New Orleans to Chorlton with £4,000? |
May 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
Corby Sid and Dan would like their dual heritage reflected in their first garden together; Dan is of Polish and German heritage whilst Sid would love the designers to reflect his Indian background. Dan is keen to have a dedicated spot to grow more vegetables and fruit, and Sid wants the designers to include a special tree to commemorate his late mother’s love of flowers. They both love to entertain and need a more coherent space in which to socialise. Can the team come up with a design to meet these disparate demands for £4,500? |
May 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Worcester Fernhill After many years in the armed forces, this is Chris and Karina's first forever home. Chris hates the garage, and Karina hates the path. They both want Charlie and Lee to help them reimagine their garden with £3,000. The couple's children, Barney and Felix, need a place to let off some energy, and Chris and Karina want a calming family zone to come together at the end of a long day. Lee and Charlie are both brimming with ideas of how they can create a garden which answers all the family's hopes and dreams - but only one can win. |
May 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marlborough Charlie and Chris are in Marlborough to design a courtyard garden for Nancy and Simon that reminds them of Beverly Hills, where they used to live. |
May 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Merthyr Tydfil Charlie and Lee are in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales to create a wildlife-friendly space for keen gardener Janine in her new build plot. |
May 30, 2023 |
| 3 |
Hereford Charlie and Chris are in Hereford to create a low/no-carbon garden for Eleanor, Rob and their two children. |
May 31, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Port Sunlight Charlie and Chris are in Port Sunlight to transform Emma and Nathan’s scruffy cottage garden into a Balinese paradise. |
April 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
Cwybran Charlie and Lee are in Cwybran to create a relaxed, free-flowing garden to celebrate Jane’s all-clear from cancer. |
April 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
Yateley Charlie and Chris are in Yateley to transform Julia and Angela’s garden into a Mediterranean dream garden. |
May 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Twickenham Flo and Charlie are in Twickenham to create a Hawaiian-themed garden, complete with tiki bar, for dance-mad Michael and Jill to trip the light fantastic in. |
May 19, 2025 |
| 2 |
Crawley Charlie and Lee are in Crawley to create a garden for big foodies Lamar and Nadine that draws on their combined heritage, a place to cook and socialise. |
May 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
Northampton Lee and Chris are in Northampton to create an accessible garden for Jackie and a place where she can drink tea with her best friend Debbie. |
May 23, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stockport Flo and Joe are in Stockport to help Sasha and Rick transform their long, muddy, unloved garden into a wild English wonderland. |
May 26, 2026 |
| 2 |
Shrewsbury Charlie and Flo head to Shrewsbury to help James and his sister Maria transform his plain, uninspired garden into a Doctor Who-inspired sci-fi dream. |
May 27, 2026 |
| 3 |
Croydon Lee and Diarmuid are in Croydon to help sisters Lynette and Natalie rescue their vast, sun-baked plot, where weeds have taken over. Show more |
May 28, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 11, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2026 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 15:45:00 |