Gregg Walllace, Alan Titchmarsh and Jay Blades are among the famous faces set to appear at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
The full line-up of special guests for the Three Counties Showground festival has been confirmed.
Former Master Chef host Wallace will take to the new Fire and Feast stage to share his tips for cooking spatchcock chicken and tikka paneer kebabs.
“I’m looking forward to this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival and thrilled to be sharing some cooking tips at the new Fire & Feast Theatre,” he said.
“It looks like it’s going to be a fantastic weekend!”
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Wallace will be joined on the Fire and Feast stage by Anthony Murphy from The Beefy Boys, The Shropshire Lad Adam Purnell, TV chef Marcus Bean and many others.
This year’s Festival Theatre will be hosted by RHS Vice President, Design Ambassador and Gardeners’ World magazine columnist, James Alexander-Sinclair.
Joining James on stage over the long weekend will be a special selection of BBC Gardeners’ World presenters and expert horticulturalists, including Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Frances Tophill and Sue Kent, as well as all-round gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh MBE.
Tophill said: “As a regular contributor to RHS Shows, I am excited to be revisiting the glorious RHS Malvern Spring Festival this May.
“I will be joining Festival Theatre host along with some of my fellow Gardeners’ World presenters and other brilliant expert horticulturalists.
“I’m particularly looking forward to this year’s ‘Gardening for Everyone’ theme, as sustainable, planet-friendly practices are something I am passionate about.”
Another new addition to the festival is the Tips and Tricks stage, which will be hosted by Max McMurdo, an upcycler and TV presenter.
McMurdo’s creations have featured on Dragon's Den and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.
Joining him will be the likes of Jay Blades MBE from The Repair Shop and content creator Adam Kirtland.
McMurdo said: “We will be sharing plenty of clever ways to create amazing elements for your home or garden in the Tips and Tricks Theatre that won’t cost much, helping you to get enjoyment from your spaces while saving money.”
Broadcaster Ellen Mary will be hosting the new Bloom and Grow Theatre.
She will be joined by floral designer Jonathan Moseley, The Drag Queen Gardener Tom Leonard, Ben Newell of Worcester Terrariums, landscape designer Jon Wehatley and garden designer Ann-Marie Powell.
Tickets for the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, which runs from May 11 to 14, start from £25 and can be purchased at www.rhsmalvern.co.uk.
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