TV star Rob Rinder to appear at Southport Flower Show this August

Southport Flower Show are thrilled to announce that Rob Rinder will be joining this year’s show on Friday 21^st August.

Rob Rinder MBE is a barrister, broadcaster, and Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. He first rose to national prominence as the host of ITV’s hugely successful daytime programme Judge Rinder, which ran for seven series.

His acclaimed television work includes the BAFTA-winning episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, as well as the documentaries My Family, the Holocaust and Me and The Holy Land and Us, both praised for their thoughtful exploration of history, identity, and memory.

In recognition of his contributions to Holocaust education, Rob was awarded an MBE in 2020, alongside an honorary doctorate for his legal work. In 2024, University College London awarded him a Doctor of Literature in recognition of his writing, teaching, advocacy for social equality, and commitment to Holocaust education.

A passionate advocate for music and young talent, Rob serves as President of the Orion Orchestra, supporting and championing the next generation of outstanding British musicians.

Alongside his writing and advocacy work, Rob is a familiar face on British television. He is a regular presenter on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and co-hosts BBC Two’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby and Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour. In 2024, he also fronted Channel 4 documentaries Britain Behind Bars: A Secret History and The Princes in the Tower: The New Evidence.

Rob’s bestselling crime novels, The Trial and The Suspect, draw on his experiences at the Bar and have established him as a compelling voice in contemporary fiction. In 2025, Rob published his third novel, The Protest, alongside returning to television with Rob & Rylan: A Passage to India for the BBC and a new series for Channel 5.

Alan Adams, General Manager of the Southport Flower Show, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Rob to this year’s show. Don’t miss the chance to see him in person at 12pm and 3pm in the Garden Theatre as part of what promises to be a fantastic event.”

The Southport Flower Show continues to attract some of the biggest names in gardening, television and entertainment, ensuring a fantastic experience for visitors of all ages.

Sponsored by Ramsay Health Care, this year’s Southport Flower Show will take place at Victoria Park from Thursday 20^th August to Sunday 23^rd August.

Visitors can look forward to inspirational show gardens, spectacular floral displays, impressive amateur grower exhibits, live entertainment, music and much more, making it a fantastic day out for all ages.

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