2026 Episodes
1. Derwentwater
January 14th, 202646 min
Looking out over beautiful Derwentwater, the winner of this heat will go through to the semi-final and be one step closer to claiming the prize.
2. St James' Park
January 21st, 202646 min
The artists are set up along the lake in London's St James' Park, looking out towards Buckingham Palace. They're hoping to create an artwork that catches the eye of judges.
3. Dover Port
January 28th, 202646 min
The third heat takes place in the Port of Dover.
4. Skiddaw Mountain
February 4th, 202646 min
The winner of this heat advances to the semi-final and takes another step closer to the prize - a £10,000 commission for the National Gallery of Ireland.
5. HMS Wellington
February 11th, 202646 min
In the fifth heat, with no pods to protect them, the artists have climbed aboard a WWII warship, HMS Wellington, on the River Thames.
6. Dover Castle
February 18th, 202646 min
The sixth heat takes place at Dover Castle.









