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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

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

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

    S9:E5

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

    #3 - Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds

    S9:E6

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

    #4 - 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.

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

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

    S9:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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

    #7 - Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw

    S9:E1

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

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

    #8 - 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.

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

    #9 - Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead

    S9:E3

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

    #10 - Bruno Tonioli, YolanDa Brown, Helen Sharman

    S9:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #11 - David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters

    S5:E2

    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.

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

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Georgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Georgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Winner's Film Tom Jones
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Winner's Film Tom Jones

    S5:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili

    S6:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Matthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Matthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne

    S6:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Episode 2
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Episode 2

    S6:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Episode 1
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Episode 1

    S6:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Episode 3
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Episode 3

    S6:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton

    S6:E6

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Nile Rodgers
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Nile Rodgers

    S6:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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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 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dame Stella Rimington, Big Zuu, Alexis Ffrench".