Portrait Artist of the year








  

Season 1

2013

 

S01E01
London

November
5, 2013 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONp7Z5H47oc&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=101&pp=iAQB

 

S01E02 Glasgow

November 12, 2013 Sky
Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7e3jWBsh-A&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=100&pp=iAQB

 

S01E03
Dublin

November
19, 2013 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nb87X9VXdw&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=99&pp=iAQB

 

S01E04
Cardiff

November
16, 2013 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjcXIOxjm8&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=98&pp=iAQB

 

S01E05 Paris

December 3, 2013 Sky
Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-HCCOFnYFk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=97&pp=iAQB

 

S01E06
National Portrait Gallery

December
10, 2013 Sky Arts

The
finalists unveil one last portrait before the judges enter tense discussions
over the winner. Who will be crowed Portrait Artist of
the Year?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyxPhd5_DTE&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=96&pp=iAQB

 

Episodic Special

SPECIAL
0x9 Painting Hilary Mantel

December
17, 2013

Join
the winning artist as they painted and unveiled their commission capturing the
late Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel for the British Library.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOaReJa7CvY&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=95&pp=iAQB

 

Season 2

2014

 

S02E01
Sol Campbell, John Humphrys and Maisie Williams

October
4, 2014 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0LKqHaB4Do&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=94&pp=iAQB

 

S02E02
Julian Fellowes, Ronni Ancona and Helena Kennedy

November
11, 2014 Sky Arts

More
artists put their artistic flair to the test as they paint celebrities
including Julian Fellowes in Edinburgh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT7zc0CybOk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=93&pp=iAQB

 

S02E03
Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen

November
18, 2014 Sky Arts

Artists
in Scotland paint stars such as Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp. An
incredibly close heat means there's a twist in store. With Frank Skinner and
Joan Bakewell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIyrKcaVr5U&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=92&pp=iAQB

 

S02E04
Non Evans, Ade Adepitan and
Greg Davies

November
25, 2014 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MneNeG3w_nU&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=91&pp=iAQB

 

S02E05
Jilly Cooper, Melvyn Bragg and Daniel Roche

December
2, 2014 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_dEj9XzWU8&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=90&pp=iAQB

 

S02E06
Neil Hannon, Sharon Corr and Colm Meaney

December
9, 2014 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0g4EOLlmC0&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=89&pp=iAQB

 

S02E07
Richard Dawkins and Sally Hitchiner

December
16, 2014 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R88DnY2zNBE&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=88&pp=iAQB

 

S02E08
Sir Ian McKellen

December
23, 2014 Sky Arts

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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ZT2abyw_U&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=87&pp=iAQB

 

Episodic Special

SPECIAL
0x10 Painting Alan Cumming

December
30, 2014

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlWWTBvhM5w&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=86&pp=iAQB

 

Season 3

2017

 

S03E01
Stanley Tucci, Indira Varma and Freddie Highmore

January
24, 2017 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB-uY8aU8F8&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=16&pp=iAQB

 

S03E02
Sue Perkins, Richard E Grant and Nina Sosanya

January
31, 2017 Sky Arts

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 of the competition?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei3s4TRiWos&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=17&pp=iAQB

 

S03E03
James Norton, Raleigh Ritchie and Lesley Manville

February
7, 2017 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moHYwlWu9Zg&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=18&pp=iAQB

 

S03E04 Trevor Eve,
Parminder Nagra and Ben Okri

February
14, 2017 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0lxYuMauxs&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=19&pp=iAQB

 

S03E05
Rick Wakeman, Dave Myers and Katie Kissoon

February
21, 2017 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaAGsYm76zo&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=20&pp=iAQB

 

S03E06
Adrian Chiles, Sian Phillips and Phil Davis

February
28, 2017 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WridFYvhyAk&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=21&pp=iAQB

 

S03E07
Imelda Staunton

March
7, 2017 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_rvbVHiCb4&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=22&pp=iAQB

 

S03E08
Tom Courtenay

March
14, 2017 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xMKH7JARM0&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=23&pp=iAQB

 

S03E09
Painting Graham Norton

March
14, 2017 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoLbkpdu31M&list=PLhalhadIE5eM_M5VasV9dofZg_x7_Mapu&index=24&pp=iAQB

 

Season 4

2018

 

S04E01
David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison

January
16, 2018 Sky Arts

Frank
Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait
artist. The celebrity sitters kicking the series off are David Tennant,
Michaela Coel and James Morrison.

https://youtu.be/FJj48OzhhWU?si=n2XwT3MbDkKIh1C3

 

S04E02
Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe

January
23, 2018 Sky Arts

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

https://youtu.be/Z_oiQh-RCvc?si=H6fURNLffYFGEKJL

 

S04E03
Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure

January
30, 2018 Sky Arts

Investigative
journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure
strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists as the competition continues.

https://youtu.be/OWftkeo6v-Y?si=bpdbk0ymtOSz-sBB

 

S04E04
Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hill

February
6, 2018 Sky Arts

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vU4X7L-kEY&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=66

 

S04E05
Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox

February
13, 2018 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lTtIMNicxI&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=65

 

S04E06
Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner and Sope Dirisu

February
20, 2018 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD1vifmCLmo&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=64

 

S04E07
Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani

February
27, 2018 Sky Arts

Singer
Michael Ball, actor Robert Bathurst and broadcaster Anita Rani are this week's
celebrity sitters as the portrait painting competition continues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFeVqmyJ2Lo&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=63

 

S04E08
Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark

March
6, 2018 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e1_6PkLdek&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=62

 

S04E09
Semi Final: Lily Cole and Simon Callow

March
13, 2018 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4qQb_Ejnjk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=61

 

S04E10
Final: Main Sitter, Emeli Sande

March
20, 2018 Sky Arts

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.

https://youtu.be/-JQSpWOA-l0?si=YcbbwzxVXWF_3jyw

 

S04E11
The Winner's Story

March
20, 2018 Sky Arts

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.

https://youtu.be/1fWuxjbFbs0?si=9KWQzI9FCMftykJP

 

Episodic Special

SPECIAL
0x1 Celebrity Portrait Artist of the Year

December
17, 2018

Comedians
Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Joe Lycett, Josie Long and Phill Jupitus are joined
by actress Maureen Lipman and meteorologist Tomasz Schafernaker
as they put their artistic skills to the test as they paint portraits of actor
Billy Howle, author Howard Jacobson and entrepreneur Kanya King.

 

Season 5

2019

 

S05E01
Matthew Goode, Geraldine James & Andi Oliver

February
12, 2019 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL-hddVyyqo&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=59

 

S05E02
David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters

February
19, 2019 Sky Arts

Model
David Gandy and actors 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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPd5E1WTAkY&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=58

 

S05E03
Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy

February
26, 2019 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ublGQfscp0&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=57

 

S05E04
Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight

March
5, 2019 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljEshRg35YA&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=56

 

S05E05
Georgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson

March
12, 2019 Sky Arts

The
next 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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcE_lOfFMGY&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=55

 

S05E06
Sophie Ellis Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney

March
19, 2019 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaOnneeXxo4&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=54

 

S05E07
Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman

March
26, 2019 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM6Zyo181pY&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=53

 

S05E08
Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran

April
2, 2019 Sky Arts

It's
brushes at the ready as nine more artists battle for the last spot in the
semi-final. With designer Daniel Lismore and actors Jodie Comer and Nick Moran.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrl4OUEgJc0&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=52

 

S05E09
Courtney Pine

April
9, 2019 Sky Arts

The
2019 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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjsEnVvA3h8&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=51

 

S05E10
Final: Laura Linney

April
16, 2019 Sky Arts

Who
will scoop the life-changing prize? It's crunch time as the finalists get four
nerve-wrecking hours to paint Laura Linney at the National Portrait Gallery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxhHv9lLs3I&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=50

 

S05E11
Winner's Film: Tom Jones

April
16, 2019 Sky Arts

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNPGMcFsoQ&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=49

 

Episodic Special

SPECIAL
0x2 Celebrity Portrait Artist of the Year 2019

December
17, 2019

James
Fleet, Anneka Rice, Mark Gatiss, Fenella Woolgar and Jenny Eclair try their
hands at painting a portrait, with Denise Lewis, Laurence Fox and Martha
Plimpton the sitters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbCyVDjOGk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=48

 

Season 6

2020

 

S06E01
Asa Butterfield, Micky Flanagan, Anjli Mohindra

January
21, 2020 Sky Arts

A
new bunch of hopefuls prepare to paint their way to success as Sky Arts' search
for a star portrait artist begins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h0yDD8nGIQ&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=47

 

S06E02
Trevor Nelson, Noel Clarke, Ashley Roberts

January
28, 2020 Sky Arts

The
artists are challenged to paint a famous DJ and presenter, a BAFTA-winning
actor and a former Pussycat Doll.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0l7DoWnA2U&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=46

 

S06E03
Len Goodman, Tinie Tempah, Harriet Walter

February
4, 2020 Sky Arts

In
the third heat, nine artists have just four hours to create the best portraits
of three very famous faces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSmpgSnBCI8&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=45

 

S06E04
Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey, Doreen Mantle

February
11, 2020 Sky Arts

In
the fourth heat, the artists step up to create a glowing portrait of one of
this week's celebrity sitters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8dRnNKfVek&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=44

 

S06E05
John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton, Haydn Gwynne

February
18, 2020 Sky Arts

As
the semi-final draws closer, more contestants try to create the best portrait
in just four hours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08vxC1w3eIw&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=43

 

S06E06
Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar, Zawe Ashton

February
25, 2020 Sky Arts

Nine
more artists try to wow the judges with their portraits of three celebrity
sitters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA4uhPb_tjk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=42

 

S06E07
Ken Stott, Mike Leigh, Lydia Leonard

March
3, 2020 Sky Arts

Nine
artists prep their brushes as they attempt to create the best portrait of one
of three celebrity sitters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM8dlyuBjqU&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=41

 

S06E08
Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku,
Omid Djalili

March
10, 2020 Sky Arts

Nine
more artists look to impress the judges in the last heat before the semi-final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssy10hHy_NM&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=40

 

S06E09
Elaine Paige

March
17, 2020 Sky Arts

The
semi-final sees the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their
portraits of musical theatre star Elaine Paige

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzjyDxZV52A&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=39

 

S06E10
Lemn Sissay

March
24, 2020 Sky Arts

It's
the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win a £10,000
commission to paint music legend Nile Rodgers?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS762hkkGiY&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=38

 

S06E11
Nile Rodgers

March
31, 2020 Sky Arts

It's
the moment we've all been waiting for - our Portrait Artist of the Year embarks
on their commission to paint a portrait of music icon Nile Rodgers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9K__RJDVss&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=37

 

S06E12
Celebrity Painters

Watch
as celebrities Martha Plimpton, Laurence Fox, and Denise Lewis participate in a
challenging portrait painting competition. With intense focus and creative
techniques, they strive to capture the essence of their iconic sitters. From
candid conversations to unexpected artistic choices, witness the drama unfold
in this gripping episode of Portrait Artist of the Year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPC9cfR1nxI&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=36

 

Season 7

2020

 

S07E01
Ncuti Gatwa, Lady Glenconner, Fay Ripley

October
14, 2020 Sky Arts

In
this first heat, nine artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan
Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge. There's everything
to play for as the winner will receive a £10,000 prize commission to paint
Cuban ballet icon, Carlos Acosta, for the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNH8meZgdQk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=35

 

S07E02
Sir Trevor McDonald, Mirren Mack, The Vivienne

October
21, 2020 Sky Arts

Contestants
have just four hours to paint one of three very famous faces in the second
heat: veteran current affairs journalist and presenter Sir Trevor McDonald,
actor Mirren Mack and RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgepwSvQMK0&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=32

 

S07E03
Deborah James, Eamonn Walker, Melanie Sykes

October
28, 2020 Sky Arts

The
third heat gets underway as nine artists have just four hours to create a
celebrity portrait that will blow the judges away. Author and campaigner
Deborah James, actor Eamonn Walker and model and presenter Melanie Sykes all
strike a pose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW8Xx9BeJg4&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=31

 

S07E04
Ray BLK, James Nesbitt, Pam Hogg

November
4, 2020 Sky Arts

As
the fourth heat kicks off, musician Ray BLK, actor James Nesbit and designer
Pam Hogg all sit down for portraits. The contestants have just four hours to
impress judges Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg
and Kate Bryan. Who has what it takes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ0iGUAZFHw&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=30

 

S07E05
Robert Rinder, Katie Piper, Don Letts

November
11, 2020 Sky Arts

Famous
criminal barrister Robert Rinder, author, model and presenter Katie Piper and
film maker, musician and DJ Don Letts are the next celebrities to get their
portraits painted as nine contestants prep their paintbrushes for the fifth
heat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RQlU8VL0sA&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=29

 

S07E06
Eddie Marsan, Sian Clifford, Paul Mescal

November
18, 2020 Sky Arts

Actors
including BAFTA winner Sian Clifford sit down for portraits, as nine artists
shoot their shot in the sixth heat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_9sOJbQQUU&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=28

 

S07E07 David Haig, Jordan Stephens, Jane Horrocks

November
25, 2020 Sky Arts

The
artists have four hours to create stunning portraits of this weeks'
celebrity guests. Who will impress the judges?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncfzgkxhvCk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=27

 

S07E08
Kwame Kwei-Armah, Dame Katherine Grainger, Fred Sirieix

December
2, 2020 Sky Arts

Nine
artists must paint either Kwame Kwei-Armah, Dame Katherine Grainger or Fred
Sirieix in a bid to impress the judges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zZrslXNzHs&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=26

 

S07E09 Bernardine Evaristo

December
9, 2020 Sky Arts

The
semi-final kicks off at Battersea Art Centre's Grand Hall, where the artists
gear up to paint a Booker prize-winning novelist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhoruKbBDfE&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=25

 

S07E10
Eddie Izzard

December
16, 2020 Sky Arts

Just
three artists remain, and they have four hours to create a portrait of the
renowned actor. They also unveil their paintings of family and friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fguDoGV26qQ&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=34

 

S07E11
Carlos Acosta

December
16, 2020 Sky Arts

From
1000 applicants and 8 semi-finalists, it all comes down to this. This year's
winner prepares to paint iconic Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRlcGypoXp0&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=33

 

Season 8

2021

 

S08E01
Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral

October
13, 2021 Sky Arts

In
this first heat, nine artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan
Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACjNUib8yDo&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=24

 

S08E02
Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

October
20, 2021 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano,
Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um5mo4reV1w&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=23

 

S08E03
Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

October
27, 2021 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano,
Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owcWJYG64uc&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=22

 

S08E04
Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

November
3, 2021 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano,
Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TvxvA7qzck&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=21

 

S08E05
Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker

November
10, 2021 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano,
Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58AKkckaXaA&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=20

 

S08E06
David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin

November
17, 2021 Sky Arts

Kathleen
Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge
more portraits in the heats.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VIySw5zUQ4&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=19

 

S08E07
Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

November
24, 2021 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the artists create portraits and present them to the
judges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmJ-XRrGuCA&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=18

 

S08E08
Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays

December
1, 2021 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the artists create portraits and present them to the
judges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Bxq07yEl0&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=17

 

S08E09
Nick Mason

December
8, 2021 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the semi-finalists create portraits of Pink Floyd founding
member Nick Mason and present them to the judges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI01GbRn3mk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=16

 

S08E10
Barry Humphries

December
15, 2021 Sky Arts

In light of Barry Humphries' death,
watch this classic Portrait Artist of the Year episode which saw the late
comedian sit for the contestants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16NE-qySXyw&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=15

 

S08E11 Nicola Benedetti

December 15, 2021 Sky
Arts

The
final episode of the competition, where one artist gets to paint esteemed
classical solo violinist Nicola Benedetti.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0gMYqKGGeg&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=14

 

S08E12
Best Of Portrait Artist Of The Year

December
22, 2021 Sky Arts

Look
back on the best moments from the eighth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veTF4N_7PeI&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=13

 

Episodic Special

SPECIAL
0x4 The Exhibition

April
13, 2022

Take
a trip down memory lane with a look at this exhibition celebrating some of the finest
art to have come out of Sky Arts' Portrait Artist Of The Year.

 

Season 9

2022

 

S09E01
Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw

October
5, 2022 Sky Arts

The
opening heat of 2022’s search gets underway. Season premiere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6Ku-UfbqQ&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=12

 

S09E02
Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera

October
12, 2022 Sky Arts

The
search continues as the artists create portraits to get the ball rolling in the
second heat of 2022’s competition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXySkhezXh0&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=11

 

 

S09E03
Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead

October
19, 2022 Sky Arts

The
competition continues as the artists create portraits and present them to the
judges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHecrCPxKqk&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=10

 

S09E04
Bruno Tonioli, Yolanda Brown, Helen Sharman

October
26, 2022 Sky Arts

The
competition rolls on with the artists creating and
presenting portraits to the judges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9OGaj3Mb5E&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=9

 

S09E05
Dame Stella Rimington, Big Zuu, Alexis Ffrench

November
2, 2022 Sky Arts

The
competition continues at full speed with the artists creating portraits for a
new crop of celebrity guests.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa4udqynvlU&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=8

 

S09E06
Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds

November
9, 2022 Sky Arts

Three
new celebrity guests stand before the artists as they produce portraits in a
bid to catch the judges’ eyes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ5ryqnyx_g&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=7

 

S09E07
Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams

November
16, 2022 Sky Arts

A
set of new celebrities enter the fore as the painters
put their artistic flair to the test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_38a1ZJDaw&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=6

 

S09E08
Rebecca Ferguson

November
23, 2022 Sky Arts

The
semi-final stage arrives those who have made it to this round create portraits
of the acclaimed singer Rebecca Ferguson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDc-yVw9Ndw&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=5

 

S09E09 Jonathan Van-Tam

November
30, 2022 Sky Arts

The
contestants arrive at the final hurdle, tasked with creating portraits of the
former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLoY5lCQoc8&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=4

 

S09E10
Sir Lenny Henry

December
7, 2022 Sky Arts

The
competition winner’s £10,000 prize is to paint a portrait of Sir Lenny Henry
for London’s National Gallery’s permanent collection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftf3mvs9XeU&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=3

 

S09E11
Best of Portrait Artist of the Year

December
14, 2022 Sky Arts

Look
back on the best moments from the ninth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXqqPmnLZY8&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=1

 

S09E12
Christmas Celebrity Special

December
21, 2022 Sky Arts

Under
the watchful eye of the judges, six celebrities sit down to paint one of
Slade's Noddy Holder or designer Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp1vXEw3s7Q&list=PL00w3mfEiEhjzcDg9pkHIkF7ZWpB4dbfi&index=2

 

Season 10

2023

 

S10E01
Celebrities v Kids Special

June
21, 2023 Sky Arts

For
the first time, celebrity artists paint alongside six school pupils, selected
as part of Sky Arts Access All Arts initiative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM70il1khJE&t=16s

 

Episodic Special

SPECIAL
0x8 Portrait Artist of the Decade

October
4, 2023 Sky Arts

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.

S10E02
Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East

October
11, 2023 Sky Arts

In
the first heat of 2023's search, a new crop of artists look
to impress the judges with a portrait of one of three well-known faces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K7szH7I5Ns

 

S10E03
Jay Rayner, Nihal Arthanayake, Susanna Reid

October
18, 2023 Sky Arts

In
this second heat, the competition continues and the pressure mounts as the nine
artists are challenged to create a portrait of one of three celebrities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZoAdvAUf_c

 

S10E04
Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney

October
25, 2023 Sky Arts

The
competition rolls on as the artists are challenged
with creating portraits of three new celebrity guests.

 

S10E05
Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

November
1, 2023 Sky Arts

A
set of new celebrities strike a pose as the painters put their artistic flair
to the test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8Zr0GBvYyg

 

S10E06 Nigel Havers,
Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori

November
8, 2023 Sky Arts

Three
new guests strike a pose as the artists produce portraits to catch the eye of
the judges.

 

S10E07
Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas

November
15, 2023 Sky Arts

A
set of new celebrities enter the fore as the painters
put their artistic flair to the test.

 

S10E08
Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush

November
22, 2023 Sky Arts

A
set of new celebrities enter the fore as the painters
are put to the test.

 

S10E09
Emma Bunton

November
29, 2023 Sky Arts

The
semi-final stage arrives as the contestants create portraits of Spice Girls
icon Emma Bunton. Only three artists can progress to the final.

 

S10E10
Joan Bakewell

December
6, 2023 Sky Arts

After
making it through to the semi-final, just three artists remain in the running
to become the tenth Portrait Artist of the Year. It all hangs in the balance as
they paint Portrait's very own Dame Joan Bakewell.

 

S10E11
Winners Story

December
6, 2023 Sky Arts

The
winner embarks on their £10,000 prize commission to create a portrait of
pioneering conservationist Dr Jane Goodall for the National Portrait Gallery.

 

S10E12
Best of

December
13, 2023 Sky Arts

Look
back on the best moments from the tenth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.

 

Season 11

2024

 

S11E01
Hannah Waddingham, Richard Madeley, Saskia Reeves

October
9, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E02
Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli

October
16, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E03
Dan Snow, Layton Williams, Steven Frayne (Dynamo)

October
23, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E04
Rosie Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andy Cole

October
30, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E05
Lucy Worsley, Ricky Hatton, Musa Motha

November
6, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E06
Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa, Lyall Hakaraia

November
13, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E07
Heather Mills, Kevin McCloud, Martha Kearney

November
20, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E08
Rebecca Taylor, Emma Thynn, Dr Karan Rajan

November
27, 2024 Sky Arts

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

 

S11E09
Joely Richardson

December
4, 2024 Sky Arts

Eight
artists have progressed to the penultimate stage of the competition and the stakes
are high. Today's challenge features an opulent, gothic, backdrop, giving the
artists a choice of colours and textures to feature
in their portraits of acting powerhouse, Joely Richardson.

 

S11E10
Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne

December
11, 2024 Sky Arts

 

S11E11
Winner's Film

December
16, 2024 Sky Arts

 

S11E12
Best Of

December
18, 2024 Sky Arts

Is a
season finale
.