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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8!

The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8

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

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  1. 8.2/10(7 votes)

    #1 - David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin

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    The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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  2. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral

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    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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  3. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

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    The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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  4. 7.9/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

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    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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  5. 7.9/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

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    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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  6. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

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    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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  8. 7.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays

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    The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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  9. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker

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    The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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  10. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Semi-Final: Nick Mason

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    The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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  11. 7.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Final: Barry Humphries

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    In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.

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  12. 7.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Nicola Benedetti

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    S8:E11

    The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year" season 8. It scored 8.2/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/17/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral".