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The Worst Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year

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Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year!

The Worst Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year

Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
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  1. Background image for Painting Hilary Mantel
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    #1 - Painting Hilary Mantel

    S1:E7

    Join the winning artist as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to capture Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel for the British Library.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran
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    #2 - Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Courtney Pine
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    #3 - Courtney Pine

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Final - Laura Linney
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    #4 - Final - Laura Linney

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Jonathan Van Tam
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    #5 - Jonathan Van Tam

    S9:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Sir Lenny Henry
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    #6 - Sir Lenny Henry

    S9:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Best Of Portrait Artist Of The Year 2022

    S9:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Christmas Celebrity Special
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    #8 - Christmas Celebrity Special

    S9:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East
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    #9 - Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East

    S10:E1

    Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East: A new crop of artists aim to impress with a portrait of one of three well-known faces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Jay Rayner, Nihal Arthanayake, Susanna Reid
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    #10 - Jay Rayner, Nihal Arthanayake, Susanna Reid

    S10:E2

    In this second heat of 2023, the nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of one of three celebrities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney
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    #11 - Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney

    S10:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry
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    #12 - Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

    S10:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas
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    #13 - Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas

    S10:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush
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    #14 - Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush

    S10:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Emma Bunton

    S10:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - Joan Bakewell

    S10:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Winners Story

    S10:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli
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    #18 - Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli

    S11:E2

    A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Dan Snow, Layton Williams, Steven Frayne (Dynamo)
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    #19 - Dan Snow, Layton Williams, Steven Frayne (Dynamo)

    S11:E3

    A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Elaine Paige
    4.4/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Elaine Paige

    S6:E9

    The semi-final sees the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of musical theatre star Elaine Paige. Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Lemn Sissay
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Lemn Sissay

    S6:E10

    It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win the commission to paint legend Nile Rodgers?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for National Portrait Gallery
    5.8/10(9 votes)

    #22 - National Portrait Gallery

    S1:E6

    The finalists unveil one last portrait before the judges enter tense discussions over the winner. Who will be crowed Portrait Artist of the Year 2013?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Nile Rodgers
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Nile Rodgers

    S6:E11

    It's the moment we've all been waiting for as the winner embarks on their commission to paint icon Nile Rodgers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Rosie Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andy Cole
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Rosie Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andy Cole

    S11:E4

    A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa, Lyall Hakaraia
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa, Lyall Hakaraia

    S11:E6

    A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Painting Hilary Mantel" is the worst rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/17/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran".