Portrait Artist of the Year

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Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead

Episode 3 - 10-19-2022

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Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera

Episode 2 - 10-12-2022

Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera: The search continues as the artists create portraits to get the ball rolling in the second heat of 2022's competition.

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Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw

Episode 1 - 10-05-2022

Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw: The opening heat of 2022's search gets underway.

7.9/10

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2021
8

Nicola Benedetti

Episode 11 - 12-22-2021

The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.

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Final: Barry Humphries

Episode 10 - 12-15-2021

In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.

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Semi-Final: Nick Mason

Episode 9 - 12-08-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays

Episode 8 - 12-01-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

Episode 7 - 11-24-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin

Episode 6 - 11-17-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker

Episode 5 - 11-10-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

Episode 4 - 11-03-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

Episode 3 - 10-27-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

Episode 2 - 10-20-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral

Episode 1 - 10-13-2021

The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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2020
7.3

Carlos Acosta

Episode 11 - 12-23-2020

The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of ballet star Carlos Acosta.

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Final

Episode 10 - 12-16-2020

The three remaining artists create portraits of renowned actor and comedian Eddie Izzard. The winner is revealed.

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Semi-Final

Episode 9 - 12-09-2020

The semi-final sees the artists paint the Booker prize-winning novelist, Bernardine Evaristo

6.2/10

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Episode 7

Episode 8 - 12-02-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint actor and director Kwame Kwei-Armah, Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger and maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 7

11-25-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint actor David Haig, actor Jordan Stephens and actress Jane Horrocks. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 6

11-18-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint actor Eddie Marsan, actress Sian Clifford and actor Paul Mescal. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 5

11-11-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint barrister Robert Rinder, writer Katie Piper and director Don Letts. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 4

11-04-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint singer Ray BLK, actor James Nesbitt and fashion designer Pam Hogg. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 3

10-28-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint author Deborah James, actor Eamonn Walker and presenter Melanie Sykes. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 2

10-21-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Trevor McDonald, actress Mirren Mack and drag queen The Vivienne. Stephen Mangan presents.

7.1/10

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Episode 1

10-14-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint actor Ncuti Gatwa, British peeress and socialite Lady Glenconner, and actress Fay Ripley. Stephen Mangan presents.

7.5/10

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2020
7.1

Nile Rodgers

Episode 11 - 3-31-2020

It's the moment we've all been waiting for as the winner embarks on their commission to paint icon Nile Rodgers.

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Lemn Sissay

Episode 10 - 3-24-2020

It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win the commission to paint legend Nile Rodgers?

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Elaine Paige

Episode 9 - 3-17-2020

The semi-final sees the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of musical theatre star Elaine Paige. Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell present.

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Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili

Episode 8 - 3-10-2020

The nine contestants are challenged to paint Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard

Episode 7 - 3-03-2020

The nine contestants are challenged to paint actor Ken Stott, director Mike Leigh and actress Lydia Leonard. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton

Episode 6 - 2-25-2020

The nine contestants are challenged to paint Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar and actress Zawe Ashton. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present

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John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne

Episode 5 - 2-18-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint poet John Cooper Clarke, TV presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Haydn Gwynne. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle

Episode 4 - 2-11-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Episode 3

2-04-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walter. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

6.6/10

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Episode 2

1-28-2020

The contestants are challenged to paint DJ Trevor Nelson, actor and director Noel Clarke and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

6.8/10

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Episode 1

1-21-2020

Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

6.7/10

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2019
7

Winner's Film Tom Jones

Episode 11 - 4-16-2019

Join this year's winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission of music legend Tom Jones for the National Museum of Wales. Last in the series.

7.4/10

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Final - Laura Linney

Episode 10 - 4-16-2019

The three remaining artists compete in the final, painting actress Laura Linney before the winner of the career-changing £10,000 commission is announced.

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Courtney Pine

Episode 9 - 4-09-2019

The semi-finalists battle for three spots in the series final as they paint jazz star Courtney Pine at Hackney's Round Chapel. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

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Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran

Episode 8 - 4-02-2019

It's brushes at the ready as nine more artists battle for the last spot in the semi-final. With Daniel Lismore, Jodie Comer and Nick Moran.

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Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman

Episode 7 - 3-26-2019

Nine more artists fight for a spot in the semi-final, getting just four hours to wow the judges with paintings of Angela Griffin, Gina McKee and Jamael Westman.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney

Episode 6 - 3-19-2019

Nine more hopefuls get just four hours to make their mark on the judges as they paint Nitin Sawhney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Adrian Lester.

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Georgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson

Episode 5 - 3-12-2019

A new bunch of hopefuls pitch their easels as they bid to paint their way to the semi-finals. Mark Gatiss, Georgina Campbell and Tanni Grey-Thompson strike a pose.

6.6/10

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Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight

Episode 4 - 3-05-2019

Another spot in the semi-final is up for grabs as nine more fledgling Frida Kahlos get set to paint stars Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham and Beverley Knight.

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Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy

Episode 3 - 2-26-2019

Nine artists race the clock to capture Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd and James Purefoy on canvas. Whose work will land them a spot in the semi-final? Let the judges decide.

6.8/10

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David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters

Episode 2 - 2-19-2019

David Gandy, Ashley Walters and Anne Reid strike a pose as nine more hopefuls bid to paint their way to the semi-final. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

7/10

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Matthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver

Episode 1 - 2-12-2019

Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

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2018
7.6

The Winner's Story

Episode 11 - 3-20-2018

This special film follows the winner of Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 as they paint a commissioned portrait of Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall.

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The Final: Emeli Sande

Episode 10 - 3-20-2018

It's the final and the portrait artists are challenged to paint multi award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sande before the judges pick a series winner.

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Lily Cole, Simon Callow

Episode 9 - 3-13-2018

It's the semi-final and the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of this week's celebrity sitters - model Lily Cole and actor Simon Callow.

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Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark

Episode 8 - 3-06-2018

In the last of the heats, actress Meera Syal, star of stage and screen Sir Derek Jacobi and broadcaster Kirsty Wark sit for a new group of portrait artists.

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Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani

Episode 7 - 2-27-2018

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Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu

Episode 6 - 2-20-2018

A new group of portrait artists attempt to capture the likeness of actors Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner and Sope Dirisu on canvas. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

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Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox

Episode 5 - 2-13-2018

Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Potter film star Fiona Shaw and Paralympic gold medalist Kadeena Cox sit for a new group of portrait artists.

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Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil

Episode 4 - 2-06-2018

This week's famous sitters are model Rachel Hunter, actress Stefanie Martini and Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill as the portrait painting competition continues.

7.4/10

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Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure

Episode 3 - 1-30-2018

Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists.

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Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe

Episode 2 - 1-23-2018

Comedian Noel Fielding, TV presenter Reggie Yates and model Daphne Selfe are the celebrity sitters this week as a group of artists attempts to impress the judges.

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David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison

Episode 1 - 1-16-2018

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait artist. The celebrity sitters opening the series are David Tennant, Michaela Coel and James Morrison.

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2017
7.4

Painting Graham Norton

Episode 9 - 3-14-2017

This special film joins the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2017 as they collect a £10,000 commission to paint broadcaster Graham Norton.

8.8/10

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Episode 8 - Final

3-14-2017

It's the final and the three remaining artists hope to impress the judges as they paint celebrity sitter Tom Courtenay and win a career-changing £10,000 commission.

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Episode 7

3-07-2017

The six heat winners arrive for the semi-final where celebrity sitter Imelda Staunton awaits. The pressure is on as only three artists will be chosen for the final.

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Episode 6

2-28-2017

Broadcaster Adrian Chiles, actress Sian Phillips and actor Phil Davis sit for a group of portrait artists this week. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

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Episode 5

2-21-2017

Musician Rick Wakeman, Hairy Biker Dave Myers and singer Katie Kissoon are the sitters awaiting a new group of portrait artists as the competition continues.

6.7/10

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Episode 4

2-14-2017

Actor Trevor Eve, Fortitude star Parminder Nagra and author Ben Okri are the celebrity sitters this week as a new group of artists attempt to impress the judges.

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Episode 3

2-07-2017

James Norton, Raleigh Ritchie and Lesley Manville are the sitters as the artists compete for the £10,000 commission. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

7.5/10

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Episode 2

1-31-2017

This week, the contestants paint celebrity sitters Sue Perkins, Richard E Grant and Nina Sosanya. But who will the judges send through to the next round?

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Episode 1

1-24-2017

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell launch a new search for a star portrait artist. The contestants will paint celebrity sitters as they hope to win the £10,000 prize.

7/10

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2014
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Painting Alan Cumming

Episode 9 - 12-30-2014

Join the 2014 winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to paint actor Alan Cumming for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

9/10

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Episode 8

12-23-2014

It's crunch time as the three finalists get four nerve-wracking hours to paint The Hobbit actor Sir Ian McKellen. Who will the judges crown the competition winner?

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Episode 7

12-16-2014

The seven semi-finalists battle for a place in the final by painting a double portrait of Richard Dawkins and Sally Hitchiner. With Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner.

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Episode 6

12-09-2014

Artists vie for the final place in the semi-final by painting Sharon Corr, The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon and actor Colm Meaney in Dublin. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

7.9/10

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Episode 5

12-02-2014

In London, 12 artists attempt to impress the judges by capturing celebrities including Jilly Cooper and Daniel Roche. One contestant uses tapestry to depict Melvyn Bragg.

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Episode 4

11-25-2014

Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges move the competition to Wales, where 12 gifted artists get just four hours to paint celebrities Non Evans Ade Adepitan and Greg Davies.

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Episode 3

11-18-2014

Artists in Scotland paint Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen. An incredibly close heat means there's a twist in store. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

8.4/10

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Episode 2

11-11-2014

More artists put their nerves and artistic flair to the test as they paint celebrities Julian Fellowes, Ronni Ancona and Helena Kennedy QC in Edinburgh. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

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Episode 1

9-04-2014

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell begin their hunt for the Portrait Artist of the Year. Heat one sees artists paint sitters Sol Campbell, John Humphrys and Maisie Williams against the clock.

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2013
7.4

Painting Hilary Mantel

Episode 7 - 12-17-2013

Join the winning artist as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to capture Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel for the British Library.

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National Portrait Gallery

Episode 6 - 12-10-2013

The finalists unveil one last portrait before the judges enter tense discussions over the winner. Who will be crowed Portrait Artist of the Year 2013?

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Paris

Episode 5 - 12-03-2013

The penultimate stage of the competition takes the four finalists to the French Capital, where they have six hours to paint author and model Sophie Dahl.

7/10

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Cardiff

Episode 4 - 11-26-2013

The final heat takes Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner to Wales where artists paint a topless Gavin Henson, Lucian Freud's muse Sue Tilley and war veteran Simon Weston.

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Dublin

Episode 3 - 11-19-2013

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell take the competition to Dublin where 21 artists hope to wow the judges with portraits of Pauline McLynn, David Rawle and Lethal Bizzle.

7.4/10

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Glasgow

Episode 2 - 11-12-2013

Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges head to Glasgow as 21 competitors capture celebrity sitters including actor John Hannah and paralympian Michael Kerr.

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London

Episode 1 - 11-05-2013

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner begin their search for Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year in London, where artists are asked to paint stars such as Alison Steadman.

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Specials

Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes

Painting Alan Cumming

Episode 9 - 12-30-2014

Join the 2014 winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to paint actor Alan Cumming for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

9/10

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Painting Graham Norton

Episode 9 - 3-14-2017

This special film joins the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2017 as they collect a £10,000 commission to paint broadcaster Graham Norton.

8.8/10

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Episode 3

11-18-2014

Artists in Scotland paint Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen. An incredibly close heat means there's a twist in store. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

8.4/10

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Episode 8

12-23-2014

It's crunch time as the three finalists get four nerve-wracking hours to paint The Hobbit actor Sir Ian McKellen. Who will the judges crown the competition winner?

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Carlos Acosta

Episode 11 - 12-23-2020

The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of ballet star Carlos Acosta.