Portrait Artist of the Year

  • Premiered: Nov 2013
  • Episodes: 105
  • Followers: 10
  • Running
  • Sky Arts
  • Wednesday at 20
  • Reality

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Season 2
2x1
Sol Campbell, John Humphrys and Maisie Williams
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 04, 2014
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.
2x2
Julian Fellowes, Ronni Ancona and Helena Kennedy
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 11, 2014
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.
2x3
Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 18, 2014
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.
2x4
Non Evans, Ade Adepitan and Greg Davies
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 25, 2014
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.
2x5
Jilly Cooper, Melvyn Bragg and Daniel Roche
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 02, 2014
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.
2x6
Neil Hannon, Sharon Corr and Colm Meaney
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 09, 2014
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.
2x7
Richard Dawkins and Sally Hitchiner
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 16, 2014
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.
2x8 Season finale
Sir Ian McKellen
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 23, 2014
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?
2x9 Season finale
Painting Alan Cumming
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 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.

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