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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!

Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.

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    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 1 - London
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    #1 - 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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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 2 - Glasgow
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    #2 - Glasgow

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    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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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 3 - Dublin
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    #3 - Dublin

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    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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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 4 - Cardiff
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    #4 - Cardiff

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    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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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 5 - Paris
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    #5 - Paris

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    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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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 6 - National Portrait Gallery
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    #6 - 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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  7. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 7 - Painting Hilary Mantel
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    #7 - Painting Hilary Mantel

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    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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  8. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #8 - Episode 1

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    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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  9. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #9 - Episode 2

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    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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  10. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #10 - Episode 3

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    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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  11. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #11 - Episode 4

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    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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  12. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #12 - Episode 5

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    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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  13. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #13 - Episode 6

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    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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  14. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #14 - Episode 7

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    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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  15. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #15 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    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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  16. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 9 - Painting Alan Cumming
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    #16 - Painting Alan Cumming

    S2:E9

    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.

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  17. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #17 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    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.

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  18. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #18 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    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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  19. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #19 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    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.

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