E1 - Plymouth: Smeaton's Tower

Aired: October 15, 2019

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

E2 - Herstmonceux Observatory

Aired: October 22, 2019

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

E3 - Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Aired: October 29, 2019

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 - Herstmonceux Castle

Aired: November 05, 2019

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 - Gateshead Tyne Bridge

Aired: November 12, 2019

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

E6 - Plymouth: Drake's Island

Aired: November 19, 2019

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 - Semi-Final: Cromarty

Aired: November 26, 2019

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 - Final

Aired: December 03, 2019

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 - Winner's Film

Aired: December 10, 2019

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.