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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 8 - Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S12:E8

    The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of celebrity sitters Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke and Tim Peake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 5 - Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley, Emily Atack
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S12:E5

    Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley and Emily Atack as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 7 - Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack Dee
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S12:E7

    The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of celebrity sitters Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Jack Dee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 3 - James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S12:E3

    James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 2 - Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe Marler
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S12:E2

    Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe Marler

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 10 - Brian Cox
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    S12:E10

    The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the celebrity sitter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 1 - Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla Harris
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S12:E1

    Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla Harris

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 9 - Mary Berry
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S12:E9

    The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of celebrity sitter Mary Berry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 11 - Winner's Film
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    S12:E11

    A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 6 - Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, Beth Rigby
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    S12:E6

    The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 4 - Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns, Clara Amfo
    5.4/10(8 votes)

    S12:E4

    Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns and Clara Amfo as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 12 - Best Of
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S12:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake" is the best rated episode of Portrait Artist of the Year season 12. It scored 7.6/10 from 7 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on November 19, 2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley, Emily Atack".