Inside the Tower of London

It is April 2022, and there are five weeks left until the Superbloom event. Superbloom is the Tower’s transformation of its historic moat into a vast floral installation open to the public. The installation is being created to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

The programme is set in April 2022, with the narrative clock ticking down five weeks until the event known as Superbloom. It frames the story around this short‑term lead‑up, establishing a sense of anticipation as the calendar approaches the planned transformation. Superbloom is the central focus of the episode. It involves the Tower undertaking a conversion of its historic moat, turning the water‑filled ditch into a large‑scale floral installation. The purpose of this undertaking is to mark the Platinum Jubilee, linking the garden display directly to the national celebration. The episode highlights the specific elements of the project: the moat, which has existed as part of the Tower’s heritage, is repurposed for the floral work. The installation is described as vast, indicating a considerable scope of planting and design, all intended to commemorate the jubilee. By situating the transformation within the historic setting, the programme underscores the juxtaposition of tradition and temporary spectacle. As the five‑week countdown proceeds, the narrative keeps the audience aware of the impending change. The focus remains on the preparation for Superbloom, the re‑imagining of the moat, and the link to the Platinum Jubilee, providing a clear picture of what the episode intends to portray.