Landscape Artist of the Year

201510 seriesEntertainment / Factual
Available on Sky Arts
Sky Arts

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.

Knaresborough Castle Bowling Green: Episode Image
Episode 1Knaresborough Castle Bowling Green

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. (1 of 9)

South Gare Steelworks: Episode Image
Episode 2South Gare Steelworks

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. (2 of 9)

Rhossili Beach: Episode Image
Episode 3Rhossili Beach

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. (3 of 9)

Paddy's Hole: Episode Image
Episode 4Paddy's Hole

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. (5 of 9)

Knaresborough Viaduct: Episode Image
Episode 5Knaresborough Viaduct

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. (4 of 9)

Worms Head: Episode Image
Episode 6Worms Head

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. (6 of 9) Also in UHD.

Semi Final: Episode Image
Episode 7Semi Final

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. (7 of 9)

Final: Episode Image
Episode 8Final

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. (8 of 9) Also in UHD.

Winner's Film: Episode Image
Episode 9Winner's Film

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. (9 of 9)

How to watch Landscape Artist of the Year

New to SkySee Sky TV dealsAlready have Sky TV?Watch on Sky Go