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

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    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 11 - Best of
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Best of

    S10:E11

    Look back on the best moments from the tenth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.

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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 8 - Rebecca Ferguson
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Rebecca Ferguson

    S9:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 9 - Painting Graham Norton
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(12 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 6 - David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
    8.3/10(8 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 7 Episode 11 - Carlos Acosta
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Carlos Acosta

    S7:E11

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

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  8. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 5 - Dame Stella Rimington, Big Zuu, Alexis Ffrench
    8.2/10(5 votes)

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

    S9:E5

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  9. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 6 - Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds

    S9:E6

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  10. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 9 - Jonathan Van Tam
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Jonathan Van Tam

    S9:E9

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  11. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 6 - Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas

    S10:E6

    The 6th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of comedian/actor/presenter Josh Widdicombe, tenor Nicky Spence and dancer/television personality Shirley Ballas.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 6 Episode 4 - Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #14 - 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
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  15. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 4 - Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
    8.1/10(7 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 9 - Painting Alan Cumming
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5 Episode 9 - Courtney Pine
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Courtney Pine

    S5:E9

    The semi-finalists battle for three spots in the series final as they paint jazz star Courtney Pine at Hackney's Round Chapel. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5 Episode 10 - Final - Laura Linney
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Final - Laura Linney

    S5:E10

    The three remaining artists compete in the final, painting actress Laura Linney before the winner of the career-changing £10,000 commission is announced.

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  20. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 1 - Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 2 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 3 - Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 7 - Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 7 - Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams
    8.0/10(5 votes)

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

    S9:E7

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  25. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 8 - Emma Bunton
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Emma Bunton

    S10:E8

    The semi-final of the tenth season features the seven heat winning artists and one surprise addition, creating portraits of singer, songwriter and media personality Emma Bunton. The judges will select the seasons three finalists.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Best of" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year". It scored 8.9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rebecca Ferguson".