All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Lyme Park

    • October 6, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner present a competition to find the nation's most talented landscape artist, with Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judging the contenders' work. The winner will be awarded a £10,000 commission, which will be added to the National Trust's permanent art collection.

  • S01E02 Trelissick House

    • October 13, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    The contestants set up their easels at Trelissick on the Fal Estuary in Cornwall as they attempt to impress judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan.

  • S01E03 Waddesdon Manor

    • October 20, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner welcome the artists to Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, where they have six hours to paint the French Renaissance-style chateau.

  • S01E04 Lyme Park

    • October 27, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome the artists to Lyme Park, Cheshire, where they have four hours to paint the stunning views of the 1,300 acre estate.

  • S01E05 Waddesdon Manor

    • November 3, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, where they will have four hours to paint the stunning parterre.

  • S01E06 Trelissick House

    • November 10, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell return to Trelissick in Cornwall to challenge a fresh group of artists to paint the breathtaking views of the 300-acre estate.

  • S01E07 Semi Final

    • November 17, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the semi-final from Potters Fields Park, London, where the artists are challenged to paint views of Tower Bridge and the City.

  • S01E08 Final

    • November 24, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the final from Stourhead in Wiltshire, where one artist will be declared the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015.

  • S01E09 Winner's Film

    • December 1, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    The series concludes by following the winner of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015 as they as they paint the evocative landscape of Flatford in Suffolk.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Scotney Castle

    • October 11, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star landscape artist as contestants capture National Trust properties across the country, starting at Scotney Castle, Kent.

  • S02E02 Wray Castle

    • October 18, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome eight new artists and 50 wildcard entries to the stunning Wray Castle in Cumbria.

  • S02E03 Stowe

    • October 25, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Stowe in Buckinghamshire. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

  • S02E04 Kent

    • November 1, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    The competition moves to Kent, where eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the stunning countryside views of Scotney Castle.

  • S02E05 Wray Castle

    • November 8, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Wray Castle, Cumbria. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

  • S02E06 Stowe

    • November 15, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    The competition moves to Stowe, Buckinghamshire, where the artists attempt to capture views of the stunning country house and gardens. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

  • S02E07 Margate Harbour

    • November 22, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    It's the semi-final and the artists set up their easels at Margate harbour, where they attempt to capture the stunning coastline views. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

  • S02E08 Loch Ness

    • November 29, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    It's the final and the artists arrive in Loch Ness to capture the beauty of the Scottish Highlands before Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell announce the winner

  • S02E09 Petworth

    • December 6, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    This special film joins the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2016 winner at Petworth to take a look at their journey through the competition and their remarkable work.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Knaresborough Castle Bowling Green

    • October 18, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S03E02 South Gare Steelworks

    • October 25, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S03E03 Rhossili Beach

    • November 1, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S03E04 Knaresborough Viaduct

    • November 8, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S03E05 Paddy's Hole

    • November 15, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S03E06 Worms Head

    • November 22, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S03E07 Semi Final

    • November 29, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S03E08 Final

    • December 6, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    t'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.

  • S03E09 Winner's Film

    • December 10, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    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.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Fountains Abbey

    • October 16, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell search for the country's best landscape artist. The competition begins in Yorkshire, where the contestants attempt to paint Fountains Abbey.

  • S04E02 Viking Bay

    • October 23, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S04E03 Loch Fyne

    • November 3, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S04E04 Studley Royal Water Gardens

    • November 6, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    In this fourth heat, Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome eight artists to the Georgian water gardens of Studley Royal Park in North Yorkshire.

  • S04E05 Broadstairs Beach

    • November 13, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S04E06 Inveraray Castle

    • November 20, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    Eight artists are challenged to paint the picturesque and historic Inveraray Castle on the shore of Loch Fyne in Scotland. Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell host.

  • S04E07 Semi-Final: Felixstowe Docks

    • November 27, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S04E08 Final: Greenwich Park

    • December 4, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S04E09 The Winning Commission

    • December 11, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    The winner of the 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.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Plymouth Smeaton's Tower

    • October 15, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return with the search for the nation's best landscape painter, starting at Smeaton's Tower in Plymouth.

  • S05E02 Herstmonceux Observatory

    • October 22, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    The contestants' next challenge takes them to the picturesque grounds of Herstmonceux Observatory in East Sussex. Presented by Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan.

  • S05E03 Gateshead Millennium Bridge

    • October 29, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    The contestants head to the banks of the River Tyne, where they have to paint a scene featuring Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

  • S05E04 Herstmonceux Castle

    • November 5, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    The contestants head to Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, hoping to capture the historic splendour of one of the oldest buildings still standing in Britain.

  • S05E05 Gateshead Tyne Bridge

    • November 12, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    In the fifth heat, eight artists head to Tyneside to capture its industrial heritage with an artwork inspired by the Gateshead Tyne Bridge.

  • S05E06 Plymouth Drake's Island

    • November 19, 2019
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S05E07 Semi-Final: Cromarty

    • November 26, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S05E08 Final

    • December 3, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    The artists must impress the judges in their toughest challenge yet - a night painting of the Battersea Power Station for the the contest's grand final.

  • S05E09 Winners Film

    • December 10, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    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.

Season 6

Season 7

  • S07E01 Celebrity Special

    • November 3, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Jim Moir, Jessie Cave, Jordan Stephens, Rose Matafeo, Caryn Franklin and Tomasz Schafernaker paint a Whitstable view.

  • S07E02 Eden Project Biomes

    • January 12, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    With an emphasis on our endangered environment, this year's competition begins as competitors visit the spectacular Eden Project.

  • S07E03 Compton Verney Grounds

    • January 19, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as the competitors venture to Compton Verney, the park where art and nature meet.

  • S07E04 Whitstable Harbour

    • January 26, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as contestants travel to Whitstable Harbour in Kent, a picturesque harbour steeped in history.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 National Trust Favourites

    • February 2, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    National Trust properties have been the lifeblood of the contest; this special celebrates the top 10 paintings from the series, as voted by fans.

  • S07E05 Eden Project Gardens

    • February 2, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The contestants revisit the extraordinary Eden Project, this time looking to capture the grandiose of the outdoor gardens.

  • S07E06 Compton Verney House

    • February 9, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The competition revisits Compton Verney as the artists bid to impress the judges in the fifth and final heat.

  • S07E07 Forth Bridge Semi Final

    • February 16, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Places in the final are at a premium; the five heat winners and wildcard winner must impress to secure safe passage to the final.

  • S07E08 Levens Hall Final

    • February 23, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The Lake District awaits the three remaining artists who have one final opportunity to wow the judges in 2022's grand finale.

  • S07E09 Winners Film

    • March 2, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The victor of the 2022 competition expresses their artistic prowess through capturing a spectacular location in paint.

  • S07E10 Best Of

    • March 9, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Discover the best moments from this year's competition, which saw more hopefuls go head-to-head to be crowned Sky Arts' Landscape Artist of the Year.

Season 8

  • S08E01 Blackpool North Pier

    • January 11, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    Searching for Britain’s best landscape painter, the judges head to Blackpool for the first of this year’s heats.

  • S08E02 Ascot Races

    • January 18, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as the competitors venture to the iconic Ascot Racecourse.

  • S08E03 Castle Ward

    • January 25, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as the competitors pay a visit to Castle Ward, an 18th-century landmark in County Down, Northern Ireland.

  • S08E04 Blackpool Rollercoasters

    • February 1, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as the contestants arrive in Blackpool - home to the UK’s tallest rollercoaster.

  • S08E05 Ascot Picnic

    • February 8, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as the contestants take a trip to Ascot to capture the glamorous racegoers at the Royal Enclosure Picnic.

  • S08E06 Strangford Lough

    • February 15, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The competition continues as the contestants venture to Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, one of Europe’s most important wildlife habitats.

  • S08E07 Semi Final: Thames Barrier

    • February 22, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    This year’s final is within touching distance as the remaining contestants are tasked with painting the Thames Barrier flood defence in London.

  • S08E08 Final: Portmeirion

    • March 1, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The stage is set as the remaining contestants head to the stunning village of Portmeirion in North Wales for 2023’s grand finale.

  • S08E09 Winner’s Film: Royal Museums Greenwich

    • March 1, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The 2023 victor takes on and completes a £10,000 commission to paint a seascape to hang in the Royal Museums Greenwich.

  • S08E10 Best of

    • March 8, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    Enjoy this year’s best moments as more hopefuls vied for the title of Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year.

Season 9

  • S09E01 Dunnottar Castle

    • January 10, 2024
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S09E02 Liverpool Docks

    • January 17, 2024
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S09E03 Hever Lake

    • January 24, 2024
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S09E04 Stonehaven

    • January 31, 2024
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S09E05 Liverpool Three Graces

    • February 7, 2024
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S09E06 Hever Castle

    • February 14, 2024
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S09E07 The Semi Final: Buckler's Hard, Hampshire

    • February 21, 2024
    • Sky Arts

    The historic shipbuilding village of Buckler's Hard hosts the semi-final, where just three artists will progress.

  • S09E08 The Final: Covent Garden

    • February 28, 2024
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S09E09 The Winning Commission: The Orkney Islands

    • February 28, 2024
    • Sky Arts

    Follow the progress of the winner as they research their £10,000 commission for the Science Museum.

  • S09E10 The Best Of

    • March 6, 2024
    • Sky Arts

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