Landscape Artist of the Year

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell are back with a brand new series of Landscape Artist of the Year, traveling the country on the hunt for nation's best landscape artist.

In this second heat 8 artists take on the surreal sci-fi landscape of East Sussex's Herstmonceux Observatory in a bid to impress the judges.

In this third heat 8 artists set up their easels on the banks of the River Tyne, to create an artwork of the engineering marvel that is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge

In this fourth heat 8 artists are taking on the historic splendor of the Sussex's medieval Herstmonceux Castle, hoping to create an artwork that catches the eye of judges.

In this sixth and final heat 8 artists are challenged to create a seascape of Plymouth Sound and its beguiling Drake's Island.

Six semi-finalists have been chosen by the judges, and now they must paint the otherworldly view of dormant oil rigs that dominate the horizon.

As the sun sets over London, our three finalists face their toughest challenge yet - to create a night-painting of this iconic landmark.

We follow the progress of this year's Landscape Artist of The Year winner as they head to Venice to take on and complete a commission for the Royal Institute of British Architects.