Episodes 9

1 Plymouth: Smeaton's Tower

October 15, 2019

45m

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

2 Herstmonceux Observatory

October 22, 2019

45m

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

3 Gateshead Millennium Bridge

October 29, 2019

45m

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.

4 Herstmonceux Castle

November 5, 2019

45m

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.

5 Gateshead Tyne Bridge

November 12, 2019

45m

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

6 Plymouth: Drake's Island

November 19, 2019

45m

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

7 Semi-Final: Cromarty

November 26, 2019

45m

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.

8 Final

December 3, 2019

45m

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.

9 Winner's Film

December 10, 2019

45m

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.

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