2019
Episodes • 2019

1. Plymouth: Smeaton's Tower
45 minJoan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return with the search for the nation's best landscape painter, starting at Smeaton's Tower in Plymouth.
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2. Herstmonceux Observatory
45 minThe contestants' next challenge takes them to the picturesque grounds of Herstmonceux Observatory in East Sussex. Presented by Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan.
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3. Gateshead Millennium Bridge
45 minThe 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.
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4. Herstmonceux Castle
45 minThe contestants head to Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, hoping to capture the historic splendour of one of the oldest buildings still standing in Britain.
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5. Gateshead Tyne Bridge
45 minIn the fifth heat, eight artists head to Tyneside to capture its industrial heritage with an artwork inspired by the Gateshead Tyne Bridge.
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6. Plymouth: Drake's Island
45 minThe artists create seascapes of Plymouth Sound and its enchanting Drake Island. The semi-final is near, so they need to wow the judges.
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7. Semi-Final: Cromarty
45 minThe judges have chosen the semi-finalists. Joined by the wildcard winner, they're at the banks of the Firth of Cromarty for another challenge.
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8. Final
45 minThe 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.
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9. Winner's Film
45 minJoin 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.
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