Landscape Artist of the Year

201510 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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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.

Fountains Abbey: Episode Image
Episode 1Fountains Abbey

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell hunt for the country's best landscape artist. The competition begins in Yorkshire, where the contestants paint Fountains Abbey. (1 of 9) Also in UHD.

Viking Bay: Episode Image
Episode 2Viking Bay

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. (S4, ep 2) Also in UHD.

Loch Fyne: Episode Image
Episode 3Loch Fyne

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. ( S4, ep 3)

Studley Royal Water Gardens: Episode Image
Episode 4Studley Royal Water Gardens

In this fourth heat Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome eight artists to the Georgian water gardens of Studley Royal Park in North Yorkshire. (S4, ep 4) Also in UHD.

Broadstairs Beach: Episode Image
Episode 5Broadstairs Beach

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. (5 of 9)

Inveraray Castle: Episode Image
Episode 6Inveraray Castle

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. (6 of 9) Also in UHD.

Semi-Final: Felixstowe Docks: Episode Image
Episode 7Semi-Final: Felixstowe Docks

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. (7 of 9) Also in UHD.

Final: Greenwich Park: Episode Image
Episode 8Final: Greenwich Park

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. (8 of 9) Also in UHD.

The Winning Commission: Episode Image
Episode 9The Winning Commission

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. (9 of 9) Also in UHD.

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