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The Worst Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year

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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 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell begin their hunt for the Portrait Artist of the Year. Heat one sees artists paint sitters Sol Campbell, John Humphrys and Maisie Williams against the clock.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    More artists put their nerves and artistic flair to the test as they paint celebrities Julian Fellowes, Ronni Ancona and Helena Kennedy QC in Edinburgh. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Artists in Scotland paint Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen. An incredibly close heat means there's a twist in store. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges move the competition to Wales, where 12 gifted artists get just four hours to paint celebrities Non Evans Ade Adepitan and Greg Davies.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #6 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    In London, 12 artists attempt to impress the judges by capturing celebrities including Jilly Cooper and Daniel Roche. One contestant uses tapestry to depict Melvyn Bragg.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Artists vie for the final place in the semi-final by painting Sharon Corr, The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon and actor Colm Meaney in Dublin. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    The seven semi-finalists battle for a place in the final by painting a double portrait of Richard Dawkins and Sally Hitchiner. With Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #9 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    It's crunch time as the three finalists get four nerve-wracking hours to paint The Hobbit actor Sir Ian McKellen. Who will the judges crown the competition winner?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - Painting Alan Cumming

    S2:E9

    Join the 2014 winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to paint actor Alan Cumming for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

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    #11 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    This week, the contestants paint celebrity sitters Sue Perkins, Richard E Grant and Nina Sosanya. But who will the judges send through to the next round?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    James Norton, Raleigh Ritchie and Lesley Manville are the sitters as the artists compete for the £10,000 commission. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Actor Trevor Eve, Fortitude star Parminder Nagra and author Ben Okri are the celebrity sitters this week as a new group of artists attempt to impress the judges.

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    #15 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Musician Rick Wakeman, Hairy Biker Dave Myers and singer Katie Kissoon are the sitters awaiting a new group of portrait artists as the competition continues.

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    #16 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Broadcaster Adrian Chiles, actress Sian Phillips and actor Phil Davis sit for a group of portrait artists this week. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

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    #17 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    The six heat winners arrive for the semi-final where celebrity sitter Imelda Staunton awaits. The pressure is on as only three artists will be chosen for the final.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Episode 8 - Final

    S3:E8

    It's the final and the three remaining artists hope to impress the judges as they paint celebrity sitter Tom Courtenay and win a career-changing £10,000 commission.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Painting Graham Norton

    S3:E9

    This special film joins the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2017 as they collect a £10,000 commission to paint broadcaster Graham Norton.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - 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.

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    #23 - 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?

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

    S8:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

    S8:E2

    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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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, "Episode 1".