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Episodes 69
National Portrait Gallery
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?
Read MorePainting Hilary Mantel
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.
Read MorePainting Alan Cumming
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.
Read MoreEpisode 8 - Final
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.
Read MorePainting Graham Norton
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.
Read MoreDavid Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison
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.
Read MoreNoel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe
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.
Read MoreRoss Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure
Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists.
Read MoreRachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil
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.
Read MoreElizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox
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.
Read MoreKenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu
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.
Read MoreMichael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani
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Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark
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.
Read MoreLily Cole, Simon Callow
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.
Read MoreThe Final: Emeli Sande
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.
Read MoreThe Winner's Story
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.
Read MoreMatthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver
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.
Read MoreDavid Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters
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.
Read MoreEddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy
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.
Read MoreAnna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight
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.
Read MoreGeorgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson
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.
Read MoreSophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney
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.
Read MoreAngela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman
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.
Read MoreJodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran
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.
Read MoreCourtney Pine
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.
Read MoreFinal - Laura Linney
The three remaining artists compete in the final, painting actress Laura Linney before the winner of the career-changing £10,000 commission is announced.
Read MoreWinner's Film Tom Jones
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.
Read MoreAsim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle
The contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreJohn Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne
The contestants are challenged to paint poet John Cooper Clarke, TV presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Haydn Gwynne. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreRicky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton
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
Read MoreKen Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard
The nine contestants are challenged to paint actor Ken Stott, director Mike Leigh and actress Lydia Leonard. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreDeborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili
The nine contestants are challenged to paint Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreElaine Paige
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.
Read MoreLemn Sissay
It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win the commission to paint legend Nile Rodgers?
Read MoreNile Rodgers
It's the moment we've all been waiting for as the winner embarks on their commission to paint icon Nile Rodgers.
Read MoreGabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreGyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreAlexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreCeleste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreKelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker
The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreDavid Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreChris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreIan Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays
The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreSemi-Final: Nick Mason
The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
Read MoreFinal: Barry Humphries
In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.
Read MoreNicola Benedetti
The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.
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