BBC Garden Rescue plans competitive format in 11th series

The BBC gardening show Garden Rescue is returning for its 11th series with a new competitive format, marking its ten-year anniversary. Original designers, including Ground Force star Charlie Dimmock, will face off against a group of new presenters—Diarmuid Gavin, Frances Tophill, Joe Swift, and Sue Kent—each pitching rival garden makeover ideas to homeowners. The revamped series aims to blend imaginative garden transformations with friendly competitive banter, fresh ideas, and practical gardening tips. Charlie Dimmock, despite her TV expertise, candidly admits that her own garden is often a "disaster," partly due to her busy schedule keeping her away during critical gardening seasons. BBC executives and producers highlight the new format's potential to bring creativity and flair while maintaining the show's popular elements. The show continues to be a staple of BBC Daytime, combining entertainment with practical gardening advice for viewers.