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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 7 - 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
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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 11 - Best Of Portrait Artist Of The Year 2022
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    #2 - Best Of Portrait Artist Of The Year 2022

    S9:E11

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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 12 - Christmas Celebrity Special
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    #3 - Christmas Celebrity Special

    S9:E12

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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 1 - Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East
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    #4 - Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East

    S10:E1

    In the first heat, a new crop of artists look to make a strong impression with the judges by making a portrait of one of three familiar faces, featuring Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, and Fleur East.

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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 4 - Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry
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    #5 - Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

    S10:E4

    Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, and Philippa Perry strike a pose as this week's sitters as the painters put their artistic flair to the test to immortalise the three famous faces on canvas.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 11 Episode 12 - Best Of
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    #6 - Best Of

    S11:E12

    Look back on the best moments from the eleventh season of Portrait Artist of the Year.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 12 - Best Of
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    #7 - Best Of

    S12:E12

    Look back on the best moments from the twelfth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.

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  8. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 13 Episode 1 - Lennie James, Sheridan Smith, Vanessa Williams
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    #8 - Lennie James, Sheridan Smith, Vanessa Williams

    S13:E1

    Stephen Mangan presents as nine artists have four hours to paint Vanessa Williams, Sheridan Smith or Lennie James.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 6 Episode 9 - Elaine Paige
    4.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - 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
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  10. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 6 Episode 10 - Lemn Sissay
    5.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - 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
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  11. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 4 - Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns, Clara Amfo
    5.4/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns, Clara Amfo

    S12:E4

    Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns and Clara Amfo as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

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  12. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 6 - Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, Beth Rigby
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, Beth Rigby

    S12:E6

    The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.

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  13. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 11 Episode 10 - Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne

    S11:E10

    The final of the eleventh season moves to a film studio in London with the three finalists creating a dual portrait of married actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne in costume. The judges will select the seasons winner.

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  14. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 6 Episode 11 - Nile Rodgers
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  15. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 1 Episode 6 - National Portrait Gallery
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #15 - 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
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  16. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 11 Episode 11 - Winner's Film
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Winner's Film

    S11:E11

    The eleventh season Portrait Artist of The Year winner undertakes a £10,000 prize commission of television presenter Lorraine Kelly for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.

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  17. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episode 11 - Winner's Film
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Winner's Film

    S12:E11

    A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 10 - The Final: Emeli Sande
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #18 - The Final: Emeli Sande

    S4:E10

    It's the final and the portrait artists are challenged to paint multi award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sande before the judges pick a series winner.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5 Episode 8 - Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  20. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 7 Episode 9 - Semi-Final
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Semi-Final

    S7:E9

    The semi-final sees the artists paint the Booker prize-winning novelist, Bernardine Evaristo

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell launch a new search for a star portrait artist. The contestants will paint celebrity sitters as they hope to win the £10,000 prize.

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  22. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 4 - Bruno Tonioli, YolanDa Brown, Helen Sharman
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Bruno Tonioli, YolanDa Brown, Helen Sharman

    S9:E4

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  23. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 3 - Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney

    S10:E3

    The 3rd heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of academic/diplomat/author/broadcaster/former soldier/former politician Rory Stewart, chef/television presenter Ainsley Harriott and comedian/actor/writer Rob Delaney.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 7 - Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush

    S10:E7

    The 7th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of social media creator and reality television contestant Joe Sugg, actor Daryl McCormack and actor/television presenter Lenny Rush.

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  25. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 8 - Emma Bunton
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Emma Bunton

    S10:E8

    The semi-final of the tenth season features the seven heat winning artists and one surprise addition, creating portraits of singer, songwriter and media personality Emma Bunton. The judges will select the seasons three finalists.

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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, "Best Of Portrait Artist Of The Year 2022".