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Landscape Artist of the Year - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2015

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Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner are joined by judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan to find the nation's best landscape painter.

Fal Estuary

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2015

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The contestants set up their easels at Trelissick, on the Fal Estuary in Cornwall, to paint the stunning views of one of England's most amazing natural settings.

Waddesdon Manor

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2015

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Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner welcome the artists to Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, where they have six hours to paint the French Renaissance-style chateau.

Lyme Park

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2015

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Hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome the artists to Lyme Park, Cheshire, where they have four hours to paint the stunning views of the 1,300 acre estate.

Waddesdon Manor

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2015

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Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, where they will have four hours to paint the stunning parterre.

Trelissick House

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2015

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Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell return to Trelissick in Cornwall to challenge a fresh group of artists to paint the breathtaking views of the 300-acre estate.

Semi-Final

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2015

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Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the semi-final from Potters Fields Park, London, where the artists are challenged to paint views of Tower Bridge and the City.

Final

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2015

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Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell present the final from Stourhead in Wiltshire, where one artist will be declared the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015.

Landscape Artist of the Year 2015

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2015

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The series concludes by following the winner of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015 as they as they paint the evocative landscape of Flatford in Suffolk.

Season 2

Scotney Castle

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2016

Scotney Castle

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star landscape artist as contestants capture National Trust properties across the country, starting at Scotney Castle, Kent.

Wray Castle

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2016

Wray Castle

The competition continues as hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome eight new artists and 50 wildcard entries to the stunning Wray Castle in Cumbria.

Stowe

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2016

Stowe

Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Stowe in Buckinghamshire. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

Scotney Castle

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2016

Scotney Castle

The competition moves to Kent, where eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the stunning countryside views of Scotney Castle.

Wray Castle

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2016

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Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Wray Castle, Cumbria.

Stowe

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2016

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The competition moves to Stowe, Buckinghamshire, where the artists attempt to capture views of the stunning country house and gardens.

Margate Harbour - Semi-Final

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2016

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It's the semi-final and the artists set up their easels at Margate harbour, where they attempt to capture the stunning coastline views. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

Loch Ness - Final

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2016

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It's the final and the artists arrive in Loch Ness to capture the beauty of the Scottish Highlands before Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell announce the winner.

Petworth House - Commission

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2016

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This special film joins the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2016 at Petworth to take a look at their journey through the competition and their remarkable work.

Season 3

Knaresborough Castle Bowling Green

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2017

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Hosts Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner launch a nationwide search for the Landscape Artist of the Year 2017 as contestants paint iconic locations across the country.

South Gare Steelworks

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2017

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A new group of artists are challenged to paint the world-famous steelworks at South Gare, near the mouth of the River Tees. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

Rhossili Beach

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2017

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A new group of artists arrive at Rhossili Bay on the southwestern tip of the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, and attempt to capture the striking scene on canvas.

Knaresborough Viaduct

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2017

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Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner welcome a new group of artists to Knaresborough, where they are challenged to paint the striking views of the historic viaduct.

Paddy's Hole

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2017

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The competition heads to Paddy's Hole, South Gare, where Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell invite a new group of artists to capture the striking harbour scene.

Worm's Head

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2017

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The last of the heats takes place in Worm's Head, Wales, where the artists have just four hours to capture the stunning coastal scene on canvas.

Semi-Final

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2017

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The remaining artists compete for a place in next week's final as they aim to impress the judges with their landscapes of the Hop Shop lavender farm in Kent.

Winkworth Arboretum

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2017

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It's the final and the three remaining artists capture the landscape of Winkworth Arboretum in Surrey, before one is crowned Landscape Artist of the Year 2017.

Winner's Film

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2017

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This special film follows the winner of Landscape Artist of the Year 2017 to Jamaica, where they will paint the breathtaking view from Noel Coward's home, Firefly.

Season 4

Fountains Abbey

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2018

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Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell search for the country's best landscape artist. The competition begins in Yorkshire, where the contestants attempt to paint Fountains Abbey.

Viking Bay

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2018

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Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Viking Bay in Kent, where they are challenged to paint the picturesque stretch of coastline.

Loch Fyne

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2018

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Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome a new group of artists to Scotland's Loch Fyne, where they attempt to capture the stunning landscape on canvas.

Studley Royal Park

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2018

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In this fourth heat Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome eight artists to the Georgian water gardens of Studley Royal Park in North Yorkshire.

Broadstairs Beach

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2018

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Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome eight artists to Broadstairs beach in Kent, where they have just four hours to create an artwork that will impress the judges.

Inveraray Castle

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2018

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Eight artists are challenged to paint the picturesque and historic Inveraray Castle on the shore of Loch Fyne in Scotland. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

Felixstowe

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2018

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Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell welcome the semi-finalists to the port of Felixstowe, where they have just four hours to paint their way into next week's final.

Greenwich Park

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2018

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The three finalists have just four hours to capture the stunning landscape of Greenwich Park, before the judges crown the Landscape Artist of the Year 2018.

Imperial War Museum

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2018

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The winner of Landscape Artist of the Year 2018 begins a special commission from the Imperial War Museum to mark the centenary of The First World War Armistice.

Season 5

Plymouth: Smeaton's Tower

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2019

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

Herstmonceux Observatory

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2019

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

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2019

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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.

Herstmonceux Castle

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2019

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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.

Gateshead Tyne Bridge

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2019

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

Plymouth: Drake's Island

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2019

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

Semi-Final: Cromarty

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2019

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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.

Final

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2019

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The artists must impress the judges in their toughest challenge yet - a night-painting of the iconic Battersea Power Station for the contest's grand finale.

Season 6

Chartwell House, Kent

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2021

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The return of the competition searching for the nation's best landscape painter.

West Wycombe Lake, Bucks

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2021

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The artists look to wow the judges with more stunning portraits as the competition continues.

West Reservoir, London

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2021

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The artists head to another stunning location to wow the judges with their portraits in just four hours as the competition continues.

Chartwell Gardens, Kent

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2021

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The artists head to another stunning location to wow the judges with their portraits in just four hours as the competition continues. 

West Wycombe House, Bucks

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2021

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The artists head to another stunning location to wow the judges with their portraits in just four hours as the competition continues.

West Reservoir, Stoke Newington, London

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2021

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It's the sixth and final heat, and the artists are challenged to capture the urban landscape surrounding Hackney's West Reservoir. (

Semi-Final - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford

Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2021

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The six semi-finalists and one wildcard entrant are at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, and must pull out all the stops to make it to the final.

Final - Trinity Buoy Wharf, London

Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2021

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The grand finale has arrived, and the artists head to the banks of the River Thames where they hope to impress the judges one last time

Commission - North Wales, National Trust

Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2021

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This year's winner heads to Snowdonia to take on and complete a £10,000 commission to commemorate Dinas Oleu for the National Trust.

Celebrity Special

Episode: S06 Special | Airdate: Nov 3, 2021

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Jim Moir, Jessie Cave, Jordan Stephens, Rose Matafeo, Caryn Franklin and Tomasz Shafernacker head to the picturesque town of Whitstable to showcase their artistic flair.

Season 7

Eden Project Biomes

Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2022

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return with the competition searching for the nation's best landscape painter, with the first batch painting a scene of the biomes at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

Compton Verney Grounds

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2022

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters compete, capturing the scene in the grounds of Compton Verney House in Warwickshire.

Whitstable Harbour

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2022

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Whitstable in Kent, a picturesque harbour steeped in history.

Eden Project Gardens

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2022

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return to the Eden Project in Cornwall, where the contenders capture the stunning gardens that have been cultured in this disused clay pit.

Compton Verney House

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2022

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan revisit Compton Verney House in Warwickshire as the next batch of artists bids to impress the judges in the fifth and final heat.

Forth Bridge Semi-Final

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2022

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Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell present from the Forth Bridge as the five heat winners and a wildcard entrant must impress the judges to secure safe passage to the final.

Levens Hall Final

Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2022

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Stephen Mangan and Joan Bajkewell host the final from Levens Hall in the Lake District, where the three remaining artists have one last opportunity to impress the judges and win the title and a £10,000 commission

Winner's Film

Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2022

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With this year's winner crowned, the programme follows the creation of the £10,000 commission from conception to its unveiling.

Best Of

Episode: 7x09 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2022

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present highlights from this year's search for the nation's best landscape painter.

Season 8

Blackpool North Pier

Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2023

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan return with the contest searching for Britain's best landscape painter, heading to Blackpool's North Pier for the first heat.

Ascot Races

Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2023

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Castle Ward

Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2023

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next heat sees contestants head to 18th-century mansion Castle Ward in Co Down.

Blackpool Rollercoasters

Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2023

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Ascot Picnic

Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2023

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Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present as the next batch of painters heads to Royal Ascot racecourse.

Strangford Lough

Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2023

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The competition continues as the contestants venture to Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, one of Europe's most important wildlife habitats

Semi Final: Thames Barrier

Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2023

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This year's final is within touching distance as the remaining contestants are tasked with painting the Thames Barrier flood defence in London.

Final: Portmeirion

Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2023

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The final of the competition from the village of Portmeirion, where the three remaining artists battle it out for the £10,000 commission for Royal Museums Greenwich.

Winner's Film: Royal Museums Greenwich

Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2023

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The winning artist completes the Royal Museums Greenwich commission to paint a seascape inspired by the paintings of the Dutch Golden Age.

Season 9

Dunnottar Castle

Episode: 9x01 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2024

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Stephen Mangan returns with the contest searching for Britain's best landscape painter, with the first heat being held at Dunnottar Castle, the ruins of a medieval fortress on the north-east coast of Scotland.

Liverpool Docks

Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2024

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Stephen Mangan continues the search for the nation's best landscape painter in Liverpool, where the next batch of contenders must paint a scene of the city's docklands.

Hever Lake

Episode: 9x03 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2024

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Stephen Mangan visits Hever Castle in Kent for the third heat, where eight artists and 50 wildcards try to capture the scene of the Italianate loggia on the lake.

Stonehaven

Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2024

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In the fourth heat, Stephen heads to Stonehaven Harbour, Aberdeenshire, where eight artists and a number of Wildcards battle for a semi-final spot.

Liverpool Three Graces

Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2024

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Stephen heads to Liverpool, where eight artists and more wildcards line up in front of the Three Graces. Who will reach the semi-final?

Hever Castle

Episode: 9x06 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2024

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

The Final: Covent Garden

Episode: 9x08 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2024

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The final three contestants look out over Covent Garden piazza, but who will be crowned Landscape Artist of the Year?

The Best Of

Episode: 9x10 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2024

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Join Stephen for this special episode of highlights from the latest series, taking 48 artists to some of the UK's most spectacular places.

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