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.

Plymouth Smeaton's Tower: Episode Image
Episode 1Plymouth Smeaton's Tower

Pymouth Smeaton's Tower: The search for the UK's best landscape painter kicks off, as a new batch of hopefuls head to Smeaton's Tower for their first challenge. (S5, ep 1) Also in UHD.

Herstmonceux Observatory: Episode Image
Episode 2Herstmonceux Observatory

The contestants' next challenge takes them to the Herstmonceux Observatory as the search for Landscape Artist of the Year 2019 continues. (S1, ep 2)

Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Episode Image
Episode 3Gateshead Millennium Bridge

The artists head to the banks of the River Tyne, with four hours to create an artwork of the engineering marvel and impress the judges. (S5, ep 3)

Herstmonceux Castle: Episode Image
Episode 4Herstmonceux Castle

The contestants head to Sussex's Herstmonceux Castle, hoping to capture the historic splendour of one of the oldest buildings still standing in Britain. (S5, ep 4)

Gateshead Tyne Bridge: Episode Image
Episode 5Gateshead Tyne Bridge

In the fifth heat, eight artists head to Tyneside to capture its industrial heritage with an artwork inspired by the Gateshead Tyne Bridge. (S5, ep5) Also in UHD.

Plymouth Drake's Island: Episode Image
Episode 6Plymouth Drake's Island

The artists create seascapes of Plymouth Sound and its enchanting Drake Island. The semi-final is near, so they need to wow the judges. (S5, ep 6)

Semi Final: Cromarty: Episode Image
Episode 7Semi Final: Cromarty

Semi Final Cromarty: 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. (S5, ep 7) Also in UHD.

Final: Episode Image
Episode 8Final

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 final. (S5, ep 8)

Winners Film: Episode Image
Episode 9Winners Film

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. (S5, ep 9)

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