Landscape Artist of the Year
Landscape Artist of the Year

Landscape Artist of the Year (2015)

6.811 seasonsReality

It is a nationwide search to find the best landscape artist. Filmed at picturesque locations around the UK, contestants paint National Trust properties for a chance to win a £10,000 commission for a British institution'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, independent curator Kathleen Soriano, and award-winning artist Tai-Shan Schierenberg.

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Specials1 episodes
20159 episodes
Episode 1

1. Episode 1

45 min

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner are joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan to find the nation's best landscape painter.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

45 min

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

45 min

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

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

45 min

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

45 min

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

45 min

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.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

45 min

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

45 min

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.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

45 min

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.

20169 episodes
Scotney Castle

1. Scotney Castle

45 min

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.

Wray Castle

2. Wray Castle

45 min

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.

Stowe

3. Stowe

45 min

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.

Scotney Castle

4. Scotney Castle

45 min

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.

Wray Castle

5. Wray Castle

45 min

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.

Stowe

6. Stowe

45 min

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.

Margate Harbour - Semi-Final

7. Margate Harbour - Semi-Final

45 min

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.

Loch Ness

8. Loch Ness

45 min

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

Petworth House - Final

9. Petworth House - Final

45 min

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.

20179 episodes
Knaresborough Castle Bowling Green

1. Knaresborough Castle Bowling Green

45 min

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.

South Gare Steelworks

2. South Gare Steelworks

45 min

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.

Rhossili Beach

3. Rhossili Beach

45 min

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.

Knaresborough Viaduct

4. Knaresborough Viaduct

45 min

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.

Paddy's Hole

5. Paddy's Hole

45 min

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.

Worm's Head

6. Worm's Head

45 min

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.

Semi-Final

7. Semi-Final

45 min

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.

Final

8. Final

45 min

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.

Winner's Film

9. Winner's Film

45 min

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.

20189 episodes
Fountains Abbey

1. Fountains Abbey

45 min

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.

Viking Bay

2. Viking Bay

45 min

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.

Loch Fyne

3. Loch Fyne

45 min

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.

Studley Royal Water Garden

4. Studley Royal Water Garden

45 min

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

Broadstairs

5. Broadstairs

45 min

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.

Inveraray Castle

6. Inveraray Castle

45 min

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.

Semi-Final: Felixstowe Docks

7. Semi-Final: Felixstowe Docks

45 min

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.

Final: Greenwich Park

8. Final: Greenwich Park

45 min

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.

The Winning Commission

9. The Winning Commission

45 min

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.

20199 episodes
Plymouth: Smeaton's Tower

1. Plymouth: Smeaton's Tower

45 min

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

Herstmonceux Observatory

2. Herstmonceux Observatory

45 min

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

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

3. Gateshead Millennium Bridge

45 min

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.

Herstmonceux Castle

4. Herstmonceux Castle

45 min

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.

Gateshead Tyne Bridge

5. Gateshead Tyne Bridge

45 min

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

Plymouth: Drake's Island

6. Plymouth: Drake's Island

45 min

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

Semi-Final: Cromarty

7. Semi-Final: Cromarty

45 min

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.

Final

8. Final

45 min

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.

Winner's Film

9. Winner's Film

45 min

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.

20219 episodes
202210 episodes
Eden Project Biomes

1. Eden Project Biomes

45 min

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

Compton Verney Grounds

2. Compton Verney Grounds

45 min

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

Whistable Harbour

3. Whistable Harbour

45 min

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

Eden Project Gardens

4. Eden Project Gardens

45 min

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

Compton Verney House

5. Compton Verney House

45 min

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

Forth Bridge Semi Final

6. Forth Bridge Semi Final

45 min

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

Levens Hall Final

7. Levens Hall Final

45 min

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

Winners Film

8. Winners Film

45 min

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

Celebrity Special

9. Celebrity Special

45 min

Artists take to the town of Whitstable as six celebrities including Jordan Stephens and Rose Matafeo submit their own entries.

Best Of

10. Best Of

45 min

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.

202310 episodes
20243 episodes
202510 episodes
20269 episodes

Cast

Kate Bryan

Kate Bryan

Judge

Kathleen Soriano

Kathleen Soriano

Judge

Joan Bakewell

Joan Bakewell

Presenter

Tai Shan Schierenberg

Tai Shan Schierenberg

Judge

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