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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5

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

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  1. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight

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    S5:E4

    Another spot in the semi-final is up for grabs as nine more fledgling Frida Kahlos get set to paint stars Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham and Beverley Knight.

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  2. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #2 - David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters

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    S5:E2

    David Gandy, Ashley Walters and Anne Reid strike a pose as nine more hopefuls bid to paint their way to the semi-final. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

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  3. 7.4/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy

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    S5:E3

    Nine artists race the clock to capture Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd and James Purefoy on canvas. Whose work will land them a spot in the semi-final? Let the judges decide.

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  4. 7.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Georgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson

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    S5:E5

    A new bunch of hopefuls pitch their easels as they bid to paint their way to the semi-finals. Mark Gatiss, Georgina Campbell and Tanni Grey-Thompson strike a pose.

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  5. 7.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Winner's Film Tom Jones

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    S5:E11

    Join this year's winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission of music legend Tom Jones for the National Museum of Wales. Last in the series.

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  6. 7.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Matthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver

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    S5:E1

    Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

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  8. 7.0/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney

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    S5:E6

    Nine more hopefuls get just four hours to make their mark on the judges as they paint Nitin Sawhney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Adrian Lester.

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  9. 7.0/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman

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    S5:E7

    Nine more artists fight for a spot in the semi-final, getting just four hours to wow the judges with paintings of Angela Griffin, Gina McKee and Jamael Westman.

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    #9 - Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran

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    S5:E8

    It's brushes at the ready as nine more artists battle for the last spot in the semi-final. With Daniel Lismore, Jodie Comer and Nick Moran.

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    #10 - Courtney Pine

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    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.

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    #11 - Final - Laura Linney

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    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/5/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters".