8.8/108 votesLoading...#1 - Painting Graham Norton
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 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.
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8.7/1013 votesLoading...#2 - Painting Alan Cumming
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 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.
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8.6/105 votesLoading...#3 - Rebecca Ferguson
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2022
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#4 - Carlos Acosta
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 12/23/2020
The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of ballet star Carlos Acosta.
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8.3/1010 votesLoading...#5 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 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.
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8.3/1010 votesLoading...#6 - Episode 8
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 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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#7 - David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 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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8.0/108 votesLoading...#8 - Episode 7
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2017
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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8.0/109 votesLoading...#9 - Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 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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#10 - Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 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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#11 - Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 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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#12 - Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2021
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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#13 - Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 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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7.9/108 votesLoading...#14 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 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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7.9/108 votesLoading...#15 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2014
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.
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#16 - Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2022
Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw: The opening heat of 2022's search gets underway.
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7.8/1010 votesLoading...#17 - Glasgow
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 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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7.8/1012 votesLoading...#18 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2014
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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7.8/108 votesLoading...#19 - Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 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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#20 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 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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#21 - Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 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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#22 - Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 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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#23 - Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2022
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7.7/1011 votesLoading...#24 - London
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2013
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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7.7/108 votesLoading...#25 - Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 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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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!
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Sky Arts
Best Episodes Summary
"Painting Graham Norton" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year". It scored 8.8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/14/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Painting Alan Cumming".