2019

episodes

E1
1.Plymouth: Smeaton's Tower
Oct 15, 201945m

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

E2
2.Herstmonceux Observatory
Oct 22, 201945m

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

E3
3.Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Oct 29, 201945m

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.

E4
4.Herstmonceux Castle
Nov 5, 201945m

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.

E5
5.Gateshead Tyne Bridge
Nov 12, 201945m

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

E6
6.Plymouth: Drake's Island
Nov 19, 201945m

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

E7
7.Semi-Final: Cromarty
Nov 26, 201945m

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.

E8
8.Final
Dec 3, 201945m

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.

E9
9.Winner's Film
Dec 10, 201945m

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.