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

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London

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November 5, 20131h
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Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner begin their search for Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year in London, where artists are asked to paint stars such as Alison Steadman.

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Glasgow

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November 12, 20131h
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Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges head to Glasgow as 21 competitors capture celebrity sitters including actor John Hannah and paralympian Michael Kerr.

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Dublin

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November 19, 20131h
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Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell take the competition to Dublin where 21 artists hope to wow the judges with portraits of Pauline McLynn, David Rawle and Lethal Bizzle.

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Cardiff

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November 26, 20131h
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The final heat takes Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner to Wales where artists paint a topless Gavin Henson, Lucian Freud's muse Sue Tilley and war veteran Simon Weston.

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Paris

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December 3, 20131h
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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.

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National Portrait Gallery

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December 10, 20131h
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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?

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Painting Hilary Mantel

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Season Finale
December 17, 20131h
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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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Episode 1

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September 4, 20141h
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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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Episode 2

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November 11, 20141h
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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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Episode 3

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November 18, 20141h
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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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Episode 4

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November 25, 20141h
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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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Episode 5

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December 2, 20141h
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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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Episode 6

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December 9, 20141h
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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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Episode 7

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December 16, 20141h
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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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Episode 8

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December 23, 20141h
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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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Painting Alan Cumming

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Season Finale
December 30, 20141h
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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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Episode 1

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January 24, 20171h
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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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Episode 2

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January 31, 20171h
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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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Episode 3

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February 7, 20171h
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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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Episode 4

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February 14, 20171h
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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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Episode 5

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February 21, 20171h
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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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Episode 6

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February 28, 20171h
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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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Episode 7

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March 7, 20171h
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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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Episode 8 - Final

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March 14, 20171h
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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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Painting Graham Norton

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March 14, 20171h
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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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Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait artist. The celebrity sitters opening the series are David Tennant, Michaela Coel and James Morrison.

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Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe

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January 23, 20181h
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Comedian Noel Fielding, TV presenter Reggie Yates and model Daphne Selfe are the celebrity sitters this week as a group of artists attempts to impress the judges.

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Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure

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January 30, 20181h
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Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists.

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This week's famous sitters are model Rachel Hunter, actress Stefanie Martini and Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill as the portrait painting competition continues.

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Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox

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February 13, 20181h
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Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Potter film star Fiona Shaw and Paralympic gold medalist Kadeena Cox sit for a new group of portrait artists.

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Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu

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February 20, 20181h
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A new group of portrait artists attempt to capture the likeness of actors Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner and Sope Dirisu on canvas. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

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Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani

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February 27, 20181h
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Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark

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March 6, 20181h
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In the last of the heats, actress Meera Syal, star of stage and screen Sir Derek Jacobi and broadcaster Kirsty Wark sit for a new group of portrait artists.

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Lily Cole, Simon Callow

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March 13, 20181h
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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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The Final: Emeli Sande

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March 20, 20181h
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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.

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The Winner's Story

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Season Finale
March 20, 20181h
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This special film follows the winner of Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 as they paint a commissioned portrait of Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall.

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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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David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters

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February 19, 20191h
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David Gandy, Ashley Walters and Anne Reid strike a pose as nine more hopefuls bid to paint their way to the semi-final. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

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Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy

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February 26, 20191h
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Nine artists race the clock to capture Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd and James Purefoy on canvas. Whose work will land them a spot in the semi-final? Let the judges decide.

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Another spot in the semi-final is up for grabs as nine more fledgling Frida Kahlos get set to paint stars Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham and Beverley Knight.

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A new bunch of hopefuls pitch their easels as they bid to paint their way to the semi-finals. Mark Gatiss, Georgina Campbell and Tanni Grey-Thompson strike a pose.

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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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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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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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Courtney Pine

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April 9, 20191h
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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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Final - Laura Linney

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April 16, 20191h
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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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Winner's Film Tom Jones

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Season Finale
April 16, 20191h
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Join this year's winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission of music legend Tom Jones for the National Museum of Wales. Last in the series.

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Episode 1

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January 21, 20201h
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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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Episode 2

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January 28, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint DJ Trevor Nelson, actor and director Noel Clarke and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Episode 3

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February 4, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walter. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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The contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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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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Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton

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February 25, 20201h
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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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Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard

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March 3, 20201h
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The nine contestants are challenged to paint actor Ken Stott, director Mike Leigh and actress Lydia Leonard. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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The nine contestants are challenged to paint Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Elaine Paige

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March 17, 20201h
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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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Lemn Sissay

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March 24, 20201h
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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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Nile Rodgers

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Season Finale
March 31, 20201h
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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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Episode 1

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October 14, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint actor Ncuti Gatwa, British peeress and socialite Lady Glenconner, and actress Fay Ripley. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 2

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October 21, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Trevor McDonald, actress Mirren Mack and drag queen The Vivienne. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 3

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October 28, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint author Deborah James, actor Eamonn Walker and presenter Melanie Sykes. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 4

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November 4, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint singer Ray BLK, actor James Nesbitt and fashion designer Pam Hogg. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 5

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November 11, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint barrister Robert Rinder, writer Katie Piper and director Don Letts. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 6

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November 18, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint actor Eddie Marsan, actress Sian Clifford and actor Paul Mescal. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 7

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November 25, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint actor David Haig, actor Jordan Stephens and actress Jane Horrocks. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Episode 7

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December 2, 20201h
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The contestants are challenged to paint actor and director Kwame Kwei-Armah, Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger and maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix. Stephen Mangan presents.

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Semi-Final

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December 9, 20201h
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The semi-final sees the artists paint the Booker prize-winning novelist, Bernardine Evaristo

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Final

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December 16, 20201h
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The three remaining artists create portraits of renowned actor and comedian Eddie Izzard. The winner is revealed.

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Carlos Acosta

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Season Finale
December 23, 20201h
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The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of ballet star Carlos Acosta.

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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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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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Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

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October 27, 20211h
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The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

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November 3, 20211h
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The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker

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November 10, 20211h
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The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

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November 24, 20211h
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The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays

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December 1, 20211h
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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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Semi-Final: Nick Mason

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December 8, 20211h
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The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

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Final: Barry Humphries

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December 15, 20211h
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In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.

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Nicola Benedetti

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Season Finale
December 22, 20211h
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The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.

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Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw: The opening heat of 2022's search gets underway.

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Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera

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October 12, 20221h
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Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera: The search continues as the artists create portraits to get the ball rolling in the second heat of 2022's competition.

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Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead

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October 19, 20221h
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Bruno Tonioli, YolanDa Brown, Helen Sharman

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October 26, 20221h
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Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams

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November 16, 20221h
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Rebecca Ferguson

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November 23, 20221h
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Jonathan Van Tam

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November 30, 20221h
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Sir Lenny Henry

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Season Finale
December 7, 20221h
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Best Of Portrait Artist Of The Year 2022

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December 14, 202245m
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Christmas Celebrity Special

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December 21, 202246m
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Portrait Artist of the Decade

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October 4, 20231h 6m
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In this special, the last nine winners return to the Battersea Arts Centre to paint one of Britain's best-loved personalities - in the space of just four hours.

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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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In this second heat of 2023, the nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of one of three celebrities.

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Emma Bunton

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November 29, 2023
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Joan Bakewell

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December 6, 2023
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Winners Story

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December 6, 2023
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Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli

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October 16, 202446m
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A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

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

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Rosie Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andy Cole

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October 30, 202446m
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A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

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Lucy Worsley, Ricky Hatton, Musa Motha

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November 6, 202446m
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A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

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Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa, Lyall Hakaraia

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November 13, 202446m
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A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.

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