8.0/105 votes#1 - Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/106 votes
#2 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/106 votes
#3 - Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/105 votes
#4 - Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/105 votes
#5 - Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/106 votes
#6 - David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/105 votes
#7 - Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#8 - Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#9 - Semi-Final: Nick Mason
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2021
The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#10 - Final: Barry Humphries
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2021
In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#11 - Nicola Benedetti
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 12/22/2021
The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.
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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!
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Sky Arts
Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year" season 8. It scored 8/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/13/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson".