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The Worst Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year

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Worst episode
S6E9 Elaine Paige
4.39 votes
Best episode
S10E11 Best of
8.19 votes
Top season
Season 3
7.3avg
Binge time
4d 13h
131 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 6 Episode 9 - Elaine Paige
    4.3/10(9 votes)

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

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S12:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    S7:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S9:E4

    No description available

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    Writer:Unknown

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 10 Episode 9 - Joan Bakewell
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S10:E9

    The final of the tenth season features the three finalists creating a portrait of broadcaster, author and presenter of Artist of the Year Joan Bakewell. The judges will select the seasons winner who will receive a £10,000 prize commission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 9 - Lily Cole, Simon Callow
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 8 - Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    S8:E8

    The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 5 Episode 9 - Courtney Pine
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    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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  23. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 9 Episode 7 - Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S9:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 5 - Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S8:E5

    The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Elaine Paige" is the worst rated episode of Portrait Artist of the Year. It scored 4.3/10 from 9 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 17, 2020. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lemn Sissay".

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