Portrait Artist of the Year

Episode 1

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell begin their hunt for the Portrait Artist of the Year. Heat one sees artists paint sitter

Episode 2

More artists put their nerves and artistic flair to the test as they paint celebrities Julian Fellowes, Ronni Ancona and

Episode 3

Artists in Scotland paint Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen. An incredibly close heat means there's a twist i

Episode 4

Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges move the competition to Wales, where 12 gifted artists get just four hours t

Episode 5

In London, 12 artists attempt to impress the judges by capturing celebrities including Jilly Cooper and Daniel Roche. On

Episode 6

Artists vie for the final place in the semi-final by painting Sharon Corr, The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon and actor Col

Episode 7

The seven semi-finalists battle for a place in the final by painting a double portrait of Richard Dawkins and Sally Hitc

Episode 8

It's crunch time as the three finalists get four nerve-wracking hours to paint The Hobbit actor Sir Ian McKellen. Who wi

Painting Alan Cumming

Join the 2014 winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to paint actor Alan Cumming for the Scotti

Episode 1

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell launch a new search for a star portrait artist. The contestants will paint celebrity sit

Episode 2

This week, the contestants paint celebrity sitters Sue Perkins, Richard E Grant and Nina Sosanya. But who will the judge

Episode 3

James Norton, Raleigh Ritchie and Lesley Manville are the sitters as the artists compete for the £10,000 commission. Fr

Episode 4

Actor Trevor Eve, Fortitude star Parminder Nagra and author Ben Okri are the celebrity sitters this week as a new group

Episode 5

Musician Rick Wakeman, Hairy Biker Dave Myers and singer Katie Kissoon are the sitters awaiting a new group of portrait

Episode 6

Broadcaster Adrian Chiles, actress Sian Phillips and actor Phil Davis sit for a group of portrait artists this week. Fra

Episode 7

The six heat winners arrive for the semi-final where celebrity sitter Imelda Staunton awaits. The pressure is on as only

Episode 8 - Final

It's the final and the three remaining artists hope to impress the judges as they paint celebrity sitter Tom Courtenay a

Painting Graham Norton

This special film joins the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2017 as they collect a £10,000 commission to paint bro

David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait artist. The celebrity sitters opening the series are Davi

Noel 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

Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure

Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group o

Rachel 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 th

Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox

Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Potter film star Fiona Shaw and Paralympic gold medalist Kadeena Cox sit

Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu

A new group of portrait artists attempt to capture the likeness of actors Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner and Sope Diris

Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani

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

Lily Cole, Simon Callow

It's the semi-final and the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of this week's celebrit

The Final: Emeli Sande

It's the final and the portrait artists are challenged to paint multi award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sande before

The Winner's Story

This special film follows the winner of Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 as they paint a commissioned portrait of Sex an

Matthew 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 begi

David 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.

Eddie 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 s

Anna 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 Chancello

Georgina 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 Camp

Sophie 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

Angela 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

Jodie 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 Co

Courtney Pine

The semi-finalists battle for three spots in the series final as they paint jazz star Courtney Pine at Hackney's Round C

Final - Laura Linney

The three remaining artists compete in the final, painting actress Laura Linney before the winner of the career-changing

Winner'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 Natio

Episode 1

Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begi

Episode 2

The contestants are challenged to paint DJ Trevor Nelson, actor and director Noel Clarke and former Pussycat Doll Ashley

Episode 3

The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walte

Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle

The contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bake

John 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. Jo

Ricky 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 ac

Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard

The nine contestants are challenged to paint actor Ken Stott, director Mike Leigh and actress Lydia Leonard. Joan Bakewe

Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili

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

Elaine Paige

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

Lemn Sissay

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

Nile Rodgers

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

Episode 1

The contestants are challenged to paint actor Ncuti Gatwa, British peeress and socialite Lady Glenconner, and actress Fa

Episode 2

The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Trevor McDonald, actress Mirren Mack and drag queen The Vivienne. St

Episode 3

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

Episode 4

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

Episode 5

The contestants are challenged to paint barrister Robert Rinder, writer Katie Piper and director Don Letts. Stephen Ma

Episode 6

The contestants are challenged to paint actor Eddie Marsan, actress Sian Clifford and actor Paul Mescal. Stephen Mangan

Episode 7

The contestants are challenged to paint actor David Haig, actor Jordan Stephens and actress Jane Horrocks. Stephen Mang

Episode 7

The contestants are challenged to paint actor and director Kwame Kwei-Armah, Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger and m

Semi-Final

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

Final

The three remaining artists create portraits of renowned actor and comedian Eddie Izzard. The winner is revealed.

Carlos Acosta

The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of ballet star Carlos Acosta.

Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral

The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neut

Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie

Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakew

Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell

Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker

The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bak

David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin

The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Serge

Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jaw

Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays

The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewel

Semi-Final: Nick Mason

The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Final: Barry Humphries

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

Nicola Benedetti

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

Elizabeth Day, Khadija Mellah, Nick Grimshaw

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

Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera

Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera: The search continues as the artists create portraits to get the ball rolling in the

Suggs, Miquita Oliver, Eve Muirhead

Bruno Tonioli, YolanDa Brown, Helen Sharman

Dame Stella Rimington, Big Zuu, Alexis Ffrench

Jim Carter, Benjamin Zephaniah, Ellie Simmonds

Henning Wehn, Lemar, Candice Carty-Williams

Rebecca Ferguson

Jonathan Van Tam

Sir Lenny Henry

Best Of Portrait Artist Of The Year 2022

Christmas Celebrity Special

Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East

In the first heat, a new crop of artists look to make a strong impression with the judges by making a portrait of one of

Jay Rayner, Nihal Arthanayake, Susanna Reid

The 2nd heat of the tenth season from the Battersea Arts Centre features 9 artists creating portraits of radio and TV pr

Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney

The 3rd heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of academic/diplomat/author/broadcaster/former sol

Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, and Philippa Perry strike a pose as this week's sitters as the painters put their ar

Nigel Havers, Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori

The 5th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of actor/presenter Nigel Havers, news reader/journ

Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas

The 6th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of comedian/actor/presenter Josh Widdicombe, tenor

Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush

The 7th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of social media creator and reality television con

Emma Bunton

The semi-final of the tenth season features the seven heat winning artists and one surprise addition, creating portraits

Joan Bakewell

The final of the tenth season features the three finalists creating a portrait of broadcaster, author and presenter of A

Winners Story

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

Best of

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

Hannah Waddingham, Richard Madeley, Saskia Reeves

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

Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli

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

Dan Snow, Layton Williams, Steven Frayne (Dynamo)

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

Rosie Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andy Cole

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

Lucy Worsley, Ricky Hatton, Musa Motha

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

Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa, Lyall Hakaraia

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

Heather Mills, Kevin McCloud, Martha Kearney

The seventh heat of the eleventh season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees 9 artists creating portraits of jo

Rebecca Taylor, Emma Thynn, Dr. Karan Rajan

Nine artists compete in a portrait challenge, capturing likenesses of musician Self Esteem, model Emma Thynn, and surgeo

Joely Richardson

In the semi-final, eight artists are given a choice of colours and textures to feature in their portraits of Joely Richa

Andy Serkis And Lorraine Ashbourne

The final of the eleventh season moves to a film studio in London with the three finalists creating a dual portrait of m

Winner's Film

The eleventh season Portrait Artist of The Year winner undertakes a £10,000 prize commission of television presenter Lo

Best Of

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

Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla Harris

Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla Harris

Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe Marler

Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe Marler

James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett

James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett

Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns, Clara Amfo

Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns and Clara Amfo as Tai Shan Schiere

Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley, Emily Atack

Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley and Emily Atack as Tai Shan Sch

Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, Beth Rigby

The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.

Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack Dee

The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of celebrity sitters Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Ja

Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake

The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of celebrity sitters Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke and Tim Peake

Mary Berry

The artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of celebrity sitter Mary Berry.

Brian Cox

The remaining aspiring UK artists vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title, with Brian Cox as the cele

Winner's Film

A new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.

Best Of

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