Landscape Artist of the Year

201510 seriesEntertainment / Factual
Available on Sky Arts
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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.

Dunnottar Castle: Episode Image
Episode 1Dunnottar Castle

Stephen Mangan heads to spectacular Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, where eight artists are competing for a spot in the semi-final. (S9, ep 1)

Liverpool Docks: Episode Image
Episode 2Liverpool 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. (S9, ep 2)

Hever Lake: Episode Image
Episode 3Hever Lake

Stephen Mangan visits Hever Castle for the third heat, where eight artists and 50 wildcards are looking towards the castle's Italianate loggia. (S9, ep 3)

Stonehaven: Episode Image
Episode 4Stonehaven

In the fourth heat, Stephen heads to Stonehaven Harbour, Aberdeenshire, where eight artists and a number of Wildcards battle for a semi-final spot. (S9, ep 4)

Liverpool Three Graces: Episode Image
Episode 5Liverpool Three Graces

Stephen heads to Liverpool, where eight artists and more wildcards line up in front of the Three Graces. Who will reach the semi-final? (S9, ep 5)

Hever Castle: Episode Image
Episode 6Hever Castle

The talented artists and a host of wildcards join Stephen Mangan at Hever Castle for the final heat, hoping to claim a spot in the semi final. (S9, ep 6)

The Semi Final: Buckler's Hard, Hampshire: Episode Image
Episode 7The Semi Final: Buckler's Hard, Hampshire

The Semi-Final: Buckler's Hard, Hampshire: The historic shipbuilding village of Buckler's Hard hosts the semi-final, where just three artists will progress. (S9, ep 7)

The Final: Covent Garden: Episode Image
Episode 8The Final: Covent Garden

The final three contestants look out over Covent Garden piazza, but who will be crowned Landscape Artist of the Year? (S9, ep 8)

The Winning Commission: The Orkney Islands: Episode Image
Episode 9The Winning Commission: The Orkney Islands

Follow the progress of the winner as they research their £10,000 commission for the Science Museum. (S9, ep 9)

The Best of: Episode Image
Episode 10The Best of

Join Stephen for this special episode of highlights from the latest series, taking 48 artists to some of the UK's most spectacular places. (S9, ep 10)

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