7.8/1012 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2014
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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7.9/108 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2014
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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8.3/1010 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2014
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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7.7/108 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2014
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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7.3/107 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2014
In London, 12 artists attempt to impress the judges by capturing celebrities including Jilly Cooper and Daniel Roche. One contestant uses tapestry to depict Melvyn Bragg.
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7.9/108 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2014
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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7.7/109 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/2014
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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8.3/1010 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/23/2014
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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8.7/1013 votes#9 - Painting Alan Cumming
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/30/2014
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.
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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2
Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2!
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Sky Arts
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/4/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".