Landscape Artist of the Year

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It is a nationwide search to find the best landscape artist. Filmed at picturesque locations around the UK, contestants paint some of the UK's most spectacular scenery for a chance to win a £10,000 commission for the National Trust's permanent collection. Through several rounds, winners are selected to advance to the semifinal, and then to the final. Judging the competition are British art historian Kate Bryan, and a variety of experts from the art world.

Derwentwater: Episode Image
Episode 1Derwentwater

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. (S11, ep 1)

St James's Park: Episode Image
Episode 2St James's Park

St James' Park: The artists are set up in St James' Park, looking out on Buckingham Palace. They're hoping their artwork catches the eye of the judges. (S11, ep 2)

Dover Port: Episode Image
Episode 3Dover Port

Joined by 50 wildcard artists taking part, the winning artist here will advance to the semi-final and take a step closer to claiming the prize. (S11, ep 3)

Skiddaw Mountain: Episode Image
Episode 4Skiddaw Mountain

The winner advances to the semis and takes a step closer to the prize. A £10,000 commission for the National Gallery of Ireland. (S11, ep 4)

HMS Wellington: Episode Image
Episode 5HMS Wellington

In the fifth heat, with no pods to protect them, the artists have climbed aboard a WWII warship, HMS Wellington, on the River Thames. (S11, ep 5)

Dover Castle: Episode Image
Episode 6Dover Castle

...Year 2026. New. Dover Castle: A host of artists try their luck as Wildcards, hoping to impress judges Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Eva Langret. (S11, ep 6)

Ouse Valley Viaduct: Episode Image
Episode 7Ouse Valley Viaduct

Stephen Mangan presents the semi-final of Landscape Artist of the Year at the historic Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex. (S11, ep 7)

The Falkirk Wheel: Episode Image
Episode 8The Falkirk Wheel

New. The Falkirk Wheel: Stephen Mangan hosts the grand finale with just three artists who have made it through to the last round of the competition. (S11, ep 8)

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