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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

The contestants are challenged to paint author Deborah James, actor Eamonn Walker and presenter Melanie Sykes. Stephen Mangan presents.

The contestants are challenged to paint singer Ray BLK, actor James Nesbitt and fashion designer Pam Hogg. Stephen Mangan presents.

The penultimate stage of the competition takes the four finalists to the French Capital, where they have six hours to paint author and model Sophie Dahl.

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.

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.

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.

The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walter. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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

In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.

The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.

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