Grow

Rivals pull every trick in the book in an attempt to win a pumpkin‑growing contest, turning the competition into a comedic showdown. The programme is a comedy that stars Nick Frost, Golda Rosheuvel and Priya‑Rose Brookwell, and it forms part of the Grow series.

Grow is a programme presented as a feature‑length movie. Classified under the comedy genre, it offers a light‑hearted take on competition, packaged in a format that blends television‑style storytelling with cinematic presentation. The title itself hints at the central theme, inviting viewers into a world where growth—both literal and figurative—takes centre stage. The plot centres on a band of rivals who will resort to any stratagem to triumph in a pumpkin‑growing contest. Determined to outgrow one another, they employ every trick in the book, turning what might be a simple horticultural challenge into a farcical showdown. Their relentless scheming fuels the comedy, as each attempt to out‑pumpkin the other spirals into increasingly absurd situations. Leading the ensemble are Nick Frost, Golda Rosheuvel and Priya‑Rose Brookwell, each credited as starring in the film. Their performances inject a distinctive brand of humour that underpins the narrative, with Frost’s characteristic deadpan delivery, Rosheuvel’s sharp timing and Brookwell’s lively presence all contributing to the comedic rhythm of the story. Through its comedic lens, Grow showcases the lengths competitors will go to claim victory, highlighting the absurdity of employing every possible tactic in a pumpkin‑growing rivalry. The film’s focus on this unconventional contest turns the simple act of cultivation into a source of humour, offering a playful examination of how far people will push themselves when the prize is a single, oversized pumpkin.