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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year!

The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year

Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
  1. Background image for Rebecca Ferguson
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Rebecca Ferguson

    S9:E8

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Carlos Acosta
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Carlos Acosta

    S7:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Dame Stella Rimington, Big Zuu, Alexis Ffrench
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Dame Stella Rimington, Big Zuu, Alexis Ffrench

    S9:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds

    S9:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox

    S4:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe

    S4:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle

    S6:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams

    S9:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Glasgow
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Glasgow

    S1:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Lily Cole, Simon Callow
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Lily Cole, Simon Callow

    S4:E9

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw

    S9:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera

    S9:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead

    S9:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for London
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #14 - London

    S1:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #15 - David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison

    S4:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure

    S4:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu

    S4:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Final
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Final

    S7:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Bruno Tonioli, YolanDa Brown, Helen Sharman
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Bruno Tonioli, YolanDa Brown, Helen Sharman

    S9:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Dublin
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Dublin

    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for The Winner's Story
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #21 - The Winner's Story

    S4:E11

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight

    S5:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Episode 1
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Episode 1

    S7:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil

    S4:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard

    S6:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Rebecca Ferguson" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year". It scored 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/23/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Carlos Acosta".