Portrait Artist of the Year
Shot in the grand hall of Battersea Arts Centre in London, this show searches for the best innovative portrait artists in the U.K. and Ireland.
Season 1
S01:E01 - London
Twenty one artists paint Juliet Stevenson, Robert Lindsay and Alison Steadman in front of large crowds.
S01:E02 - Glasgow
Twenty one artists paint actors John Hannah and Sophie Turner and paralympian Michael Kerr in the second heat.
S01:E03 - Dublin
Twenty one finalists from Ireland paint actors Pauline McLynne and David Rawle and grime artist Lethal Bizzle.
S01:E04 - Cardiff
Twenty one artists gather at Cardiff City Hall to paint Gavin Henson, Simon Weston and Sue Tilley.
S01:E05 - Paris
Our four finalists take their portfolios to The Royal Academy to be appraised by our judges.
S01:E06 - National Portrait Gallery
The three judges are joined by National Portrait Gallery director Sandy Nairne to select an overall winner.
S01:E07 - Winner's Film: Painting Hilary Mantel
The winner unveils their commission to capture Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel.
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