Landscape Artist of the Year

The contest begins at Derwentwater in the Lake District, where new judge Eva Langret joins returning host Stephen Mangan and experts Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kathleen Soriano.

The second heat takes place in St James's Park in the City of Westminster, where host Stephen Mangan is joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Eva Langret.

The third heat takes place in the Port of Dover, where host Stephen Mangan is joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Eva Langret.

The fourth heat takes place at Skiddaw mountain in the Lake District, where host Stephen Mangan is joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Eva Langret.

The fifth heat takes place aboard HMS Wellington at Temple Pier in Westminster, where Stephen Mangan is joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Eva Langret.

The sixth heat takes place at Dover Castle, where host Stephen Mangan is joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Eva Langret.

The semi-final takes place at Ouse Valley Viaduct in West Sussex, where host Stephen Mangan is joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Eva Langret.

The grand finale takes place at the Falkirk Wheel , where the three artists battle it out for a prestigious £10,000 commission from the National Gallery of Ireland. Stephen Mangan presents, with judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan.

The programme follows the winner of this year's competition as they travel to Co Mayo to research their £10,000 prize commission for the National Gallery of Ireland.

The start of the search for the nation's best landscape painter.

We've hit heat number three in this series of Landscape Artist of the Year, and we're heading to Bristol to capture one of the country's most iconic structures – the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Based on a design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the bridge was opened in 1864 - five years after Brunel's death. The bridge was completed as a monument to him and marks a turning point in the history of engineering. Seen by Bristolians as a celebration of original thinkers and independent spirit, what better inspiration for our latest batch of artists as they look to do Brunel's "first child" justice on canvas. 

In heat four we're heading into the capital to lay down St Pancras Basin on canvas. Originally built in 1869 by Midland Railway as a coal wharf, it is now home to the St Pancras Cruising Club, and an oasis of calm amid the noise and haste of the nearby rail station. Our painters will need all the calm they can get as they hope to impress our judges enough to continue in the competition.

Following in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne and his famous artworks of the Bibémus Quarry, this week's heat will see our artists head to Wales' Dinorwic quarry. Once the second largest slate quarry in Wales (and the world) the site is now home to the National Slate Museum and a major rock-climbing venue for those looking to test their grip. But which of this week's painters will hold on to their chance for the Cézanne-inspired commission?

In our final preliminary heat this series, Landscape Artist of the Year returns to Bristol as this week's artists capture Bristol Harbourside. Once one of the country's busiest docks, the waterfront is now a vibrant attraction filled with markets, restaurants, bars and water sport activities. Who can impress our judges enough to take the final space in this year's semi-finals?

It's the semi-finals of this year's competition, and our eight heat winners along with one wildcard entrant have the task of committing Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard to canvas. Home to the Mary Rose and HMS Victory, the dockyard is a living memory of Britain's naval past. With expectations high, which three artists will carve out a spot for themselves in next week's grand finale at Stonehenge?

We've reached the grand finale of this year's competition, where the last remaining challenge will take the top three artists to one of Britain's most iconic landmarks, Stonehenge, where they will vie for the title of Landscape Artist of the Year. The winner will receive a £10,000 commission for the prestigious Courtauld Gallery in London and the opportunity to create a landscape in the south of France. 

Our Winner's Film follows the successful candidate as they walk in the footsteps of Monet, Manet and Van Gogh, and eventually unveil their finished landscape back in London.

Stephen Mangan returns with the contest searching for Britain's best landscape painter, with the first heat being held at Dunnottar Castle, the ruins of a medieval fortress on the north-east coast of Scotland.

Stephen Mangan continues the search for the nation's best landscape painter in Liverpool, where the next batch of contenders must paint a scene of the city's docklands.

Stephen Mangan visits Hever Castle in Kent for the third heat, where eight artists and 50 wildcards try to capture the scene of the Italianate loggia on the lake.

In the fourth heat, Stephen heads to Stonehaven Harbour, Aberdeenshire, where eight artists and a number of Wildcards battle for a semi-final spot.

Stephen heads to Liverpool, where eight artists and more wildcards line up in front of the Three Graces. Who will reach the semi-final?

The talented artists and a host of wildcards join Stephen Mangan at Hever Castle for the final heat, hoping to claim a spot in the semi final.

The historic shipbuilding village of Buckler's Hard hosts the semi-final, where just three artists will progress.

The final three contestants look out over Covent Garden piazza, but who will be crowned Landscape Artist of the Year?

Follow the progress of the winner as they research their £10,000 commission for the Science Museum.

Join Stephen for this special episode of highlights from the latest series, taking 48 artists to some of the UK's most spectacular places.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return with the contest searching for Britain's best landscape painter, heading to Blackpool's North Pier for the first heat.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next heat sees contestants head to 18th-century mansion Castle Ward in Co Down.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Royal Ascot racecourse.

The competition continues as the contestants venture to Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, one of Europe's most important wildlife habitats

This year's final is within touching distance as the remaining contestants are tasked with painting the Thames Barrier flood defence in London.

The final of the competition from the village of Portmeirion, where the three remaining artists battle it out for the £10,000 commission for Royal Museums Greenwich.

The winning artist completes the Royal Museums Greenwich commission to paint a seascape inspired by the paintings of the Dutch Golden Age.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return with the competition searching for the nation's best landscape painter, with the first batch painting a scene of the biomes at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters compete, capturing the scene in the grounds of Compton Verney House in Warwickshire.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Whitstable in Kent, a picturesque harbour steeped in history.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return to the Eden Project in Cornwall, where the contenders capture the stunning gardens that have been cultured in this disused clay pit.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan revisit Compton Verney House in Warwickshire as the next batch of artists bids to impress the judges in the fifth and final heat.

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell present from the Forth Bridge as the five heat winners and a wildcard entrant must impress the judges to secure safe passage to the final.

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bajkewell host the final from Levens Hall in the Lake District, where the three remaining artists have one last opportunity to impress the judges and win the title and a £10,000 commission

With this year's winner crowned, the programme follows the creation of the £10,000 commission from conception to its unveiling.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present highlights from this year's search for the nation's best landscape painter.

The return of the competition searching for the nation's best landscape painter.

The artists look to wow the judges with more stunning portraits as the competition continues.

The artists head to another stunning location to wow the judges with their portraits in just four hours as the competition continues.

The artists head to another stunning location to wow the judges with their portraits in just four hours as the competition continues. 

The artists head to another stunning location to wow the judges with their portraits in just four hours as the competition continues.

It's the sixth and final heat, and the artists are challenged to capture the urban landscape surrounding Hackney's West Reservoir. (

The six semi-finalists and one wildcard entrant are at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, and must pull out all the stops to make it to the final.

The grand finale has arrived, and the artists head to the banks of the River Thames where they hope to impress the judges one last time

This year's winner heads to Snowdonia to take on and complete a £10,000 commission to commemorate Dinas Oleu for the National Trust.

Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return with the search for the nation's best landscape painter, starting at Smeaton's Tower in Plymouth.

The contestants' next challenge takes them to the picturesque grounds of Herstmonceux Observatory in East Sussex. Presented by Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan.

The contestants head to the banks of the River Tyne, where they have to paint a scene featuring Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

The contestants head to Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, hoping to capture the historic splendour of one of the oldest buildings still standing in Britain.

In the fifth heat, eight artists head to Tyneside to capture its industrial heritage with an artwork inspired by the Gateshead Tyne Bridge.

The artists create seascapes of Plymouth Sound and its enchanting Drake Island. The semi-final is near, so they need to wow the judges.

The judges have chosen the semi-finalists. Joined by the Wildcard Winner, they're at the banks of the Firth of Cromarty for another challenge.

The artists must impress the judges in their toughest challenge yet - a night-painting of the iconic Battersea Power Station for the contest's grand finale.

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell search for the country's best landscape artist. The competition begins in Yorkshire, where the contestants attempt to paint Fountains Abbey.

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Viking Bay in Kent, where they are challenged to paint the picturesque stretch of coastline.

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Scotland's Loch Fyne, where they attempt to capture the stunning landscape on canvas.

In this fourth heat Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome eight artists to the Georgian water gardens of Studley Royal Park in North Yorkshire.

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome eight artists to Broadstairs beach in Kent, where they have just four hours to create an artwork that will impress the judges.

Eight artists are challenged to paint the picturesque and historic Inveraray Castle on the shore of Loch Fyne in Scotland. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome the semi-finalists to the port of Felixstowe, where they have just four hours to paint their way into next week's final.

The three finalists have just four hours to capture the stunning landscape of Greenwich Park, before the judges crown the Landscape Artist of the Year 2018.

The winner of Landscape Artist of the Year 2018 begins a special commission from the Imperial War Museum to mark the centenary of The First World War Armistice.

Hosts Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner launch a nationwide search for the Landscape Artist of the Year 2017 as contestants paint iconic locations across the country.

A new group of artists are challenged to paint the world-famous steelworks at South Gare, near the mouth of the River Tees. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

A new group of artists arrive at Rhossili Bay on the southwestern tip of the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, and attempt to capture the striking scene on canvas.

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner welcome a new group of artists to Knaresborough, where they are challenged to paint the striking views of the historic viaduct.

The competition heads to Paddy's Hole, South Gare, where Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell invite a new group of artists to capture the striking harbour scene.

The last of the heats takes place in Worm's Head, Wales, where the artists have just four hours to capture the stunning coastal scene on canvas.

The remaining artists compete for a place in next week's final as they aim to impress the judges with their landscapes of the Hop Shop lavender farm in Kent.

It's the final and the three remaining artists capture the landscape of Winkworth Arboretum in Surrey, before one is crowned Landscape Artist of the Year 2017.

This special film follows the winner of Landscape Artist of the Year 2017 to Jamaica, where they will paint the breathtaking view from Noel Coward's home, Firefly.

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star landscape artist as contestants capture National Trust properties across the country, starting at Scotney Castle, Kent.

The competition continues as hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome eight new artists and 50 wildcard entries to the stunning Wray Castle in Cumbria.

Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Stowe in Buckinghamshire. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

The competition moves to Kent, where eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the stunning countryside views of Scotney Castle.

Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Wray Castle, Cumbria.

The competition moves to Stowe, Buckinghamshire, where the artists attempt to capture views of the stunning country house and gardens.

It's the semi-final and the artists set up their easels at Margate harbour, where they attempt to capture the stunning coastline views. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

It's the final and the artists arrive in Loch Ness to capture the beauty of the Scottish Highlands before Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell announce the winner.

This special film joins the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2016 at Petworth to take a look at their journey through the competition and their remarkable work.

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner are joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan to find the nation's best landscape painter.

The contestants set up their easels at Trelissick, on the Fal Estuary in Cornwall, to paint the stunning views of one of England's most amazing natural settings.

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner welcome the artists to Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, where they have six hours to paint the French Renaissance-style chateau.

Hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome the artists to Lyme Park, Cheshire, where they have four hours to paint the stunning views of the 1,300 acre estate.

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, where they will have four hours to paint the stunning parterre.

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell return to Trelissick in Cornwall to challenge a fresh group of artists to paint the breathtaking views of the 300-acre estate.

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the semi-final from Potters Fields Park, London, where the artists are challenged to paint views of Tower Bridge and the City.

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the final from Stourhead in Wiltshire, where one artist will be declared the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015.

The series concludes by following the winner of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015 as they as they paint the evocative landscape of Flatford in Suffolk.