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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 Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. Background image for Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #2 - 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
  3. Background image for Lily Cole, Simon Callow
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - 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
  4. Background image for David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #4 - 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
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  5. Background image for Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #5 - 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
  6. Background image for Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #7 - 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
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    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. Background image for Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark

    S4:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani

    S4:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #11 - The Final: Emeli Sande

    S4:E10

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - 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
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    #13 - 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
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    #14 - 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
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    #15 - Cardiff

    S1:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - Paris

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - National Portrait Gallery

    S1:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Painting Hilary Mantel

    S1:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #24 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year". It scored 8.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/13/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe".