A special episode following Grayson's Art Club's third national exhibition, hosted in Birmingham. Grayson Perry goes behind the scenes at the Midlands Art Centre as the curators put the exhibition together and experiences the city's vibrant arts scene with comedian Joe Lycett. He also travels round the UK to meet some of the nation's most inspiring amateur artists, whose work will be on show, and hears the moving stories behind the art they've made.

Grayson Perry presents a one-off edition to mark the Platinum Jubilee in June, asking viewers to create artworks that express what they feel about the monarch and celebrate her contribution to national life. Grayson and Philippa are joined in the studio by Prue Leith, who helps them to make art on the theme of the Queen. Harry Hill also contributes his own unique artistic tribute to Her Majesty, and Art Club meets the 93-year-old who spent two years knitting a replica of Sandringham House.

Grayson Perry and his wife Philippa are joined by comedian Joe Lycett for an edition themed on `the future". Grayson talks to some of the talented amateur artists around the country who've submitted their art, and chooses his favourites for a major national exhibition. Plus, artist Conrad Shawcross reveals how his mysterious mechanical sculptures draw inspiration from the past to give wondrous visions of possible futures.

Grayson Perry and his wife Philippa are joined by actress and comedian Katy Wix, for an edition themed on holidays. Grayson talks to some of the talented amateur artists around the country who've submitted their art, and chooses his favourites for a major national exhibition. Plus, artist Denzil Forrester reveals how he captures the rhythms of London's reggae, dub and dancehall clubs in his vibrant paintings.

Grayson Perry and his wife Philippa are joined by comedian Mawaan Rizwan, who is challenged to create an artwork on the theme `Inside My Head'. Grayson also picks his favourite submissions by amateur artists for a major national exhibition later this year. Plus, contemporary artist Cornelia Parker shares her thoughts on how art can transform the everyday.

Grayson Perry and his wife Philippa are joined by comedian Joe Wilkinson, who mucks in by making an artwork of his own on this week's theme, Normal Life. Grayson also picks his favourite submissions by amateur artists for a major national exhibition later this year. Plus, contemporary artist Cornelia Parker shares her thoughts on how art can transform the everyday.

Comedian Jo Brand makes an artwork. Grayson picks his favourite public submissions on the theme of Heroes and Heroines. Comic book artist Frank Quitely talks about heroes in art.

Once again Grayson Perry sets out to bring people together through art. Together with wife Philippa, he urges the Great British public to get creative and make artworks of their own. In the first of this latest run, Grayson selects his favourite submissions on the theme of love and chats with entertainer Bill Bailey and fellow artist Ai Weiwei.