Guitar Star

Sky Arts launches a new nationwide search for a star guitar player. Meet the contenders as they prepare to compete for the chance to play at Latitude Festival.

Ten-time Grammy Award-winner George Benson gives the eight finalists a striking lesson in stage presence and treats them to an exclusive gig at Ronnie Scott's.

Jon Gomm treats the contestants to a live gig at London's Kings Place, but not before he and Milos teach the guitarists a few tricks of the trade regarding technique.

Punk pioneer Wilko Johnson and singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lianne La Havas give the eight guitarists a thrilling lesson in creativity.

The eight guitarists each give a special solo performance at KOKO in London, before Tony Visconti, Miloš and Nitin Sawhney eliminate three contestants.

The remaining guitarists are joined by iconic rock producer Tony Visconti as they head to the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London to cut their own track.

The five guitarists head to Angelic studios in the Oxfordshire countryside to meet, and play for Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi.

The three finalists are revealed before they head to Latitude Festival. Then, the winner is finally crowned, who will play on the main stage in front of thousands.

A look back at an incredible eight weeks that culminated in the winning guitarist playing the main stage at Latitude Festival. Featuring unseen footage and performances.