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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 Painting Graham Norton
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Painting Graham Norton

    S3:E9

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Episode 3
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #3 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Episode 8
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #4 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Carlos Acosta
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Carlos Acosta

    S7:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin

    S8:E6

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

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

    S9:E5

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

    #8 - Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds

    S9:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Episode 7
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

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

    #10 - 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
  12. Background image for Episode 6
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #12 - 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
  14. Background image for Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - 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
  15. Background image for Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral

    S8:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

    S8:E4

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

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

    S9:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Episode 2
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

    S8:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

    S8:E3

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

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Episode 1
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #21 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Episode 4
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #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
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Episode 7
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #23 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Lily Cole, Simon Callow
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #24 - 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
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  26. Background image for Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

    S8:E7

    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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    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 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Painting Graham Norton".