NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - Painting Hilary Mantel
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/2013
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.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - Lily Cole, Simon Callow
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/13/2018
It's the semi-final and the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of this week's celebrity sitters - model Lily Cole and actor Simon Callow.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#3 - Matthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2019
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/2019
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 3/26/2019
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/2/2019
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - Courtney Pine
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 4/9/2019
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Final - Laura Linney
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 4/16/2019
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2020
The contestants are challenged to paint poet John Cooper Clarke, TV presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Haydn Gwynne. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
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#10 - Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2020
The nine contestants are challenged to paint Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar and actress Zawe Ashton. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present
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#11 - Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2020
The nine contestants are challenged to paint Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
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#12 - Elaine Paige
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 3/17/2020
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.
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#13 - Lemn Sissay
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2020
It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win the commission to paint legend Nile Rodgers?
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#14 - Nile Rodgers
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2020
It's the moment we've all been waiting for as the winner embarks on their commission to paint icon Nile Rodgers.
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#15 - Episode 3
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2020
The contestants are challenged to paint author Deborah James, actor Eamonn Walker and presenter Melanie Sykes. Stephen Mangan presents.
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#16 - Episode 4
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2020
The contestants are challenged to paint singer Ray BLK, actor James Nesbitt and fashion designer Pam Hogg. Stephen Mangan presents.
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#17 - Episode 5
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2020
The contestants are challenged to paint barrister Robert Rinder, writer Katie Piper and director Don Letts. Stephen Mangan presents.
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#18 - 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.
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#19 - 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.
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#20 - 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.
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#21 - 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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#22 - Dame Stella Rimington, Big Zuu, Alexis Ffrench
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2022
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#23 - Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2022
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#24 - Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2022
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#25 - Jonathan Van Tam
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2022
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The Worst Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year
Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year!
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Sky Arts
Worst Episodes Summary
"Painting Hilary Mantel" is the worst rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/17/2013. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lily Cole, Simon Callow".