Landscape Artist of the Year

Oct 6, 2015

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.

Oct 13, 2015

The contestants set up their easels at Trelissick on the Fal Estuary in Cornwall as they attempt to impress judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan.

Oct 20, 2015

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

Oct 27, 2015

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.

Nov 3, 2015

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.

Nov 10, 2015

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.

Nov 17, 2015

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.

Nov 24, 2015

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.

Dec 1, 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.

Oct 11, 2016

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.

Oct 18, 2016

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.

Oct 25, 2016

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.

Nov 1, 2016

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.

Nov 8, 2016

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

Nov 15, 2016

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

Nov 22, 2016

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.

Nov 29, 2016

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

Dec 6, 2016

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

Oct 18, 2017

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.

Oct 25, 2017

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.

Nov 1, 2017

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.

Nov 8, 2017

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.

Nov 15, 2017

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.

Nov 22, 2017

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.

Nov 29, 2017

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.

Dec 6, 2017

t'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.

Dec 10, 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.

Oct 16, 2018

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.

Oct 23, 2018

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.

Oct 30, 2018

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.

Nov 6, 2018

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

Nov 13, 2018

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

Nov 20, 2018

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

Nov 27, 2018

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.

Dec 4, 2018

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.

Dec 11, 2018

The winner of the 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.

Oct 15, 2019

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

Oct 22, 2019

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

Oct 29, 2019

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.

Nov 5, 2019

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.

Nov 12, 2019

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

Nov 19, 2019

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

Nov 26, 2019

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.

Dec 3, 2019

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

Dec 10, 2019

Join this year's winner on an exciting trip to Venice, as they set out to complete a £10,000 commission for the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Jan 13, 2021

This year's competition kicks off as six new hopefuls head to Chartwell House, once home to Winston Churchill.

Jan 20, 2021

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

Jan 27, 2021

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

Feb 3, 2021

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

Feb 10, 2021

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Mar 3, 2021

Mar 10, 2021

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

Jan 12, 2022

With an emphasis on our endangered environment, this year's competition begins as competitors visit the spectacular Eden Project.

Jan 19, 2022

The competition continues as the competitors venture to Compton Verney, the park where art and nature meet.

Jan 26, 2022

The competition continues as contestants travel to Whitstable Harbour in Kent, a picturesque harbour steeped in history.

Feb 2, 2022

The contestants revisit the extraordinary Eden Project, this time looking to capture the grandiose of the outdoor gardens.

Feb 9, 2022

The competition revisits Compton Verney as the artists bid to impress the judges in the fifth and final heat.

Feb 16, 2022

Places in the final are at a premium; the five heat winners and wildcard winner must impress to secure safe passage to the final.

Feb 23, 2022

The Lake District awaits the three remaining artists who have one final opportunity to wow the judges in 2022's grand finale.

Mar 2, 2022

The victor of the 2022 competition expresses their artistic prowess through capturing a spectacular location in paint.

Mar 2, 2022

Artists take to the town of Whitstable as six celebrities including Jordan Stephens and Rose Matafeo submit their own entries.

Mar 9, 2022

Discover the best moments from this year's competition, which saw more hopefuls go head-to-head to be crowned Sky Arts' Landscape Artist of the Year.

Back searching for Britain's best landscape painter, Joan Bakewell, Stephen Mangan and the judges head to Blackpool for the first of this year's heats.

The competition continues as the contestants take a trip to Ascot to capture the glamorous racegoers at the Royal Enclosure Picnic.

The competition continues as the competitors pay a visit to Castle Ward, an 18th-century landmark in County Down, Northern Ireland.

The competition continues as the contestants arrive in Blackpool - home to the UK's tallest rollercoaster.

Jan 10, 2024

Stephen Mangan heads to spectacular Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, where eight artists are competing for a spot in the semi-final.

Jan 17, 2024

New. Liverpool Docks: In the second heat, eight artists and 50 wildcards are taking on Liverpool's historic docks. The winner will go through to the semi-final.

Jan 24, 2024

New. Hever Lake: Stephen Mangan visits Hever Castle for the third heat, where eight artists and 50 wildcards are looking towards the castle's Italianate loggia.

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Jan 14, 2026

Looking out over beautiful Derwentwater, the winner of this heat will go through to the semi-final and be one step closer to claiming the prize.

Jan 21, 2026

The artists are set up along the lake in London's St James' Park, looking out towards Buckingham Palace. They're hoping to create an artwork that catches the eye of judges.

Jan 28, 2026

The third heat takes place in the Port of Dover.

Feb 4, 2026

The winner of this heat advances to the semi-final and takes another step closer to the prize - a £10,000 commission for the National Gallery of Ireland.

Feb 11, 2026

In the fifth heat, with no pods to protect them, the artists have climbed aboard a WWII warship, HMS Wellington, on the River Thames.

Feb 18, 2026

The sixth heat takes place at Dover Castle.

Feb 25, 2026

Stephen Mangan presents the semi-final of Landscape Artist of the Year at the historic Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex.

Mar 4, 2026

Stephen Mangan hosts the grand finale with just three artists who have made it through to the last round of the competition.

Mar 11, 2026

We join the winner of this year's Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as they travel to County Mayo to research their £10,000 prize commission.