Filmed at London’s Battersea Arts Centre, this series searches for top portrait artists from the U.K. and Ireland in a competitive setting.
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.
Genres
TV-G
Most parents will find this program suitable for all ages.
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