← Portrait Artist of the Year

2014

9 episodes · 2014

  1. 1

    Sol Campbell, John Humphrys and Maisie Williams

    Sep 4, 201460 min★ 6.9

    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.

  2. 2

    Julian Fellowes, Ronni Ancona and Helena Kennedy

    Nov 11, 201460 min★ 7.1

    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.

  3. 3

    Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen

    Nov 18, 201460 min★ 7.7

    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.

  4. 4

    Non Evans, Ade Adepitan and Greg Davies

    Nov 25, 201460 min★ 7.0

    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.

  5. 5

    Jilly Cooper, Melvyn Bragg and Daniel Roche

    Dec 2, 201460 min★ 7.1

    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.

  6. 6

    Neil Hannon, Sharon Corr and Colm Meaney

    Dec 9, 201460 min★ 7.2

    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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    Richard Dawkins and Sally Hitchiner

    Dec 16, 201460 min★ 7.0

    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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    Sir Ian McKellen

    Dec 23, 201460 min★ 7.8

    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

    Dec 30, 201460 min★ 7.5

    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.