Landscape Artist of the Year

Stephen Mangan heads to the imposing ruins of Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, where eight artists take on the challenge of capturing its scenic beauty to secure a spot in the semi-final.

In the second heat, eight artists and 50 wildcards visit the port of Liverpool to put its historic docks and vibrant waterfront to canvas, with the winner going through to the semi-final.

In the third heat, Stephen Mangan heads to Kent to visit the 13th-century Hever Castle, where eight artists and 50 wildcards look to put its Italianate loggia and scenic gardens to canvas.

In the fourth heat, Stephen heads to picturesque Stonehaven Harbour in Aberdeenshire, where eight artists and a number of wildcards are competing to secure a spot in the semi-final.

Stephen heads to Liverpool, where eight artists and several wildcards line up in front of The Three Graces to paint the port's iconic waterfront and secure a spot in the semifinal.

The talented artists and a host of wildcards join Stephen Mangan for the final heat at the majestic Hever Castle, with the creative painters hoping to claim a spot in the semi-final.

Stephen heads to Buckler's Hard in Hampshire as the historic shipbuilding village hosts the semi-final, and just three artists will have the chance to progress by impressing the judges.

Stephen and the final three contestants look out over the bustling Covent Garden piazza, with the trio making one final effort to impress the judges and be crowned Landscape Artist of the Year.

Joining the new Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year on a trip to Orkney to research the subject of their 10,000-pound commission for the Science Museum; the painting progresses before this powerful piece is unveiled at a special ceremony.

Reflecting on the season's highlights, from interesting approaches to new techniques to unique materials; behind-the-scenes intel from judges Kathleen Soriano, Kate Bryan, and Tai-Shan Schierenberg.