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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 4 - Cardiff
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 2 - Glasgow
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 3 - Dublin
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 5 - Paris
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 1 - London
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 6 - National Portrait Gallery
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 7 - Painting Hilary Mantel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Cardiff" is the best rated episode of Portrait Artist of the Year season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 11 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on November 26, 2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Glasgow".