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Lucy Worsley hosts a two-part BBC Two history series exploring the American Revolution from the British viewpoint.
The trilogy marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and starts in New York.
BBC Two will also air RHS Chelsea Flower Show coverage and related garden programming this evening.
Canal Boat Diaries follows Robbie Cumming across inland UK waters for a soothing travel segment.
Virgin Island and Euphoria remain in primetime, offering documentary and fiction dramas for varied tastes.
Drama Euphoria airs at 9pm on Sky Atlantic as the series nears its endgame.
The Nevada casino heist documentary 'This Is a Bomb' concludes late with a detailed FBI case recount.
Destroyer (Karyn Kusama, 2018) screens on BBC Two as a gripping crime thriller choice.
Arsenal vs. Burnley and Bournemouth vs. Man City are listed as live Premier League fixtures.

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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 airs live in the UK May 18–22 with daily 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. slots on BBC channels.
Viewers abroad can use a VPN to watch UK services like BBC iPlayer as if they were in Britain.
BBC iPlayer offers free streaming for UK residents with a valid TV license and a UK postcode.
Event coverage will be complemented by a preview and garden designer line-up for 2026.
The article notes potential limitations for non-UK viewers and outlines VPN-based workarounds.
The guide emphasizes using BBC iPlayer for free access within the UK and mentions TV license requirements.
The show features a diverse lineup of designers including Tom Stuart-Smith and Kazuyuki Ishihara.
The article positions the Chelsea Flower Show as a premier horticultural event with wide coverage.
The piece provides a schedule summary, indicating live coverage times and weekend highlights.
The guide advises viewers to prepare for possible regional restrictions when streaming abroad.

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The Guardian review calls the two-part programme a thoughtful look at how miscommunication helped spark the split between Britain and America.
Worsley(streamlined) presents Franklin’s ‘air bath’ and his electrified portrait of George III as memorable, entertaining artefacts.
The review highlights how Britain’s tax policies fueled colonial resistance, including the Stamp Act and later tariffs.
The piece notes the use of propaganda on both sides, including Wilkes’s anti-ministry pamphlets and Boston massacre depictions.
The review argues the narrative centers on dialogue and understanding across cultures rather than an inevitable clash.
Worsley keeps period attire to a minimum, letting present-day relevance and expert insights drive the narrative.
The review frames the relationship as a ‘break-up’ letter, a metaphor used to describe America’s move toward independence.
The program uses actual locations in the UK and the US to illustrate the historical dialogue between sides.
The review notes the two-part format aims to balance factual history with engaging storytelling.
The piece highlights Franklin’s diplomacy as a central thread in the colonial fight for more autonomy.

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