Portrait Artist of the Year

Nov 5, 2013

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner begin their search for Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year in London, where artists are asked to paint stars such as Alison Steadman.

Nov 12, 2013

Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges head to Glasgow as 21 competitors capture celebrity sitters including actor John Hannah and paralympian Michael Kerr.

Nov 19, 2013

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell take the competition to Dublin where 21 artists hope to wow the judges with portraits of Pauline McLynn, David Rawle and Lethal Bizzle.

Nov 26, 2013

The final heat takes Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner to Wales where artists paint a topless Gavin Henson, Lucian Freud's muse Sue Tilley and war veteran Simon Weston.

Dec 3, 2013

The penultimate stage of the competition takes the four finalists to the French Capital, where they have six hours to paint author and model Sophie Dahl.

Dec 10, 2013

The finalists unveil one last portrait before the judges enter tense discussions over the winner. Who will be crowed Portrait Artist of the Year 2013?

Dec 17, 2013

Join the winning artist as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to capture Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel for the British Library.

Sep 4, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dec 2, 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.

Dec 9, 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.

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.

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?

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.

Jan 24, 2017

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell launch a new search for a star portrait artist. The contestants will paint celebrity sitters as they hope to win the £10,000 prize.

Jan 31, 2017

This week, the contestants paint celebrity sitters Sue Perkins, Richard E Grant and Nina Sosanya. But who will the judges send through to the next round?

Feb 7, 2017

James Norton, Raleigh Ritchie and Lesley Manville are the sitters as the artists compete for the £10,000 commission. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

Feb 14, 2017

Actor Trevor Eve, Fortitude star Parminder Nagra and author Ben Okri are the celebrity sitters this week as a new group of artists attempt to impress the judges.

Feb 21, 2017

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

Feb 28, 2017

Broadcaster Adrian Chiles, actress Sian Phillips and actor Phil Davis sit for a group of portrait artists this week. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

Mar 7, 2017

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

Mar 14, 2017

It's the final and the three remaining artists hope to impress the judges as they paint celebrity sitter Tom Courtenay and win a career-changing £10,000 commission.

Mar 14, 2017

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

Jan 16, 2018

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait artist. The celebrity sitters opening the series are David Tennant, Michaela Coel and James Morrison.

Jan 23, 2018

Comedian Noel Fielding, TV presenter Reggie Yates and model Daphne Selfe are the celebrity sitters this week as a group of artists attempts to impress the judges.

Jan 30, 2018

Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists.

Feb 6, 2018

This week's famous sitters are model Rachel Hunter, actress Stefanie Martini and Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill as the portrait painting competition continues.

Feb 13, 2018

Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Potter film star Fiona Shaw and Paralympic gold medalist Kadeena Cox sit for a new group of portrait artists.

Feb 20, 2018

A new group of portrait artists attempt to capture the likeness of actors Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner and Sope Dirisu on canvas. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

Feb 27, 2018

Mar 6, 2018

In the last of the heats, actress Meera Syal, star of stage and screen Sir Derek Jacobi and broadcaster Kirsty Wark sit for a new group of portrait artists.

Mar 13, 2018

It's the semi-final and the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of this week's celebrity sitters - model Lily Cole and actor Simon Callow.

Mar 20, 2018

It's the final and the portrait artists are challenged to paint multi award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sande before the judges pick a series winner.

Mar 20, 2018

This special film follows the winner of Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 as they paint a commissioned portrait of Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall.

Feb 12, 2019

Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

Feb 19, 2019

David Gandy, Ashley Walters and Anne Reid strike a pose as nine more hopefuls bid to paint their way to the semi-final. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

Feb 26, 2019

Nine artists race the clock to capture Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd and James Purefoy on canvas. Whose work will land them a spot in the semi-final? Let the judges decide.

Mar 5, 2019

Another spot in the semi-final is up for grabs as nine more fledgling Frida Kahlos get set to paint stars Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham and Beverley Knight.

Mar 12, 2019

A new bunch of hopefuls pitch their easels as they bid to paint their way to the semi-finals. Mark Gatiss, Georgina Campbell and Tanni Grey-Thompson strike a pose.

Mar 19, 2019

Nine more hopefuls get just four hours to make their mark on the judges as they paint Nitin Sawhney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Adrian Lester.

Mar 26, 2019

Nine more artists fight for a spot in the semi-final, getting just four hours to wow the judges with paintings of Angela Griffin, Gina McKee and Jamael Westman.

Apr 2, 2019

It's brushes at the ready as nine more artists battle for the last spot in the semi-final. With Daniel Lismore, Jodie Comer and Nick Moran.

Apr 9, 2019

The semi-finalists battle for three spots in the series final as they paint jazz star Courtney Pine at Hackney's Round Chapel. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

Apr 16, 2019

The three remaining artists compete in the final, painting actress Laura Linney before the winner of the career-changing £10,000 commission is announced.

Apr 16, 2019

Join this year's winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission of music legend Tom Jones for the National Museum of Wales. Last in the series.

Jan 21, 2020

Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

Jan 28, 2020

The contestants are challenged to paint DJ Trevor Nelson, actor and director Noel Clarke and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Feb 4, 2020

The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walter. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Feb 11, 2020

The contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Feb 18, 2020

The contestants are challenged to paint poet John Cooper Clarke, TV presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Haydn Gwynne. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Feb 25, 2020

The nine contestants are challenged to paint Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar and actress Zawe Ashton. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present

Mar 3, 2020

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

Mar 10, 2020

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

Mar 17, 2020

The semi-final sees the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of musical theatre star Elaine Paige. Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell present.

Mar 24, 2020

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

Mar 31, 2020

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

Oct 14, 2020

The contestants are challenged to paint actor Ncuti Gatwa, British peeress and socialite Lady Glenconner, and actress Fay Ripley. Stephen Mangan presents.

Oct 21, 2020

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

Oct 28, 2020

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

Nov 4, 2020

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

Nov 11, 2020

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

Nov 18, 2020

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

Nov 25, 2020

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

Dec 2, 2020

The contestants are challenged to paint actor and director Kwame Kwei-Armah, Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger and maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix. Stephen Mangan presents.

Dec 9, 2020

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

Dec 16, 2020

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

Dec 23, 2020

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

Oct 13, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Oct 20, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Oct 27, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Nov 3, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Nov 10, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Nov 17, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Nov 24, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Dec 1, 2021

The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Dec 8, 2021

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

Dec 15, 2021

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

Dec 22, 2021

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

Oct 5, 2022

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

Oct 12, 2022

Lulu, Alex Brooker, Phil Manzanera: The search continues as the artists create portraits to get the ball rolling in the second heat of 2022's competition.

Oct 19, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

Nov 2, 2022

Nov 9, 2022

Nov 16, 2022

Nov 23, 2022

Nov 30, 2022

Dec 7, 2022

Dec 14, 2022

Dec 21, 2022

Oct 11, 2023

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 three familiar faces, featuring Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, and Fleur East.

Oct 18, 2023

The 2nd heat of the tenth season from the Battersea Arts Centre features 9 artists creating portraits of radio and TV presenter Nihal Arthanayake, journalist and food critic Jay Rayner and television presenter and journalist Susanna Reid.

Oct 25, 2023

The 3rd heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of academic/diplomat/author/broadcaster/former soldier/former politician Rory Stewart, chef/television presenter Ainsley Harriott and comedian/actor/writer Rob Delaney.

Nov 1, 2023

Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, and Philippa Perry strike a pose as this week's sitters as the painters put their artistic flair to the test to immortalise the three famous faces on canvas.

Nov 8, 2023

The 5th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of actor/presenter Nigel Havers, news reader/journalist Mishal Husain and business person Vanessa Kingori OBE.

Nov 15, 2023

The 6th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of comedian/actor/presenter Josh Widdicombe, tenor Nicky Spence and dancer/television personality Shirley Ballas.

Nov 22, 2023

The 7th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of social media creator and reality television contestant Joe Sugg, actor Daryl McCormack and actor/television presenter Lenny Rush.

Nov 29, 2023

The semi-final of the tenth season features the seven heat winning artists and one surprise addition, creating portraits of singer, songwriter and media personality Emma Bunton. The judges will select the seasons three finalists.

Dec 6, 2023

The final of the tenth season features the three finalists creating a portrait of broadcaster, author and presenter of Artist of the Year Joan Bakewell. The judges will select the seasons winner who will receive a £10,000 prize commission.

Dec 6, 2023

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

Dec 13, 2023

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

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

Oct 16, 2024

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

Oct 23, 2024

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

Oct 30, 2024

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

Nov 6, 2024

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

Nov 13, 2024

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

Nov 20, 2024

The seventh heat of the eleventh season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees 9 artists creating portraits of journalist/broadcaster Martha Kearney, designer/writer/presenter Kevin McCloud and former model/activist Heather Mills.

Nov 27, 2024

Nine artists compete in a portrait challenge, capturing likenesses of musician Self Esteem, model Emma Thynn, and surgeon Dr. Karan Rajan at London's Battersea Arts Centre in the season's final heat.

Dec 4, 2024

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

Dec 11, 2024

The final of the eleventh season moves to a film studio in London with the three finalists creating a dual portrait of married actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne in costume. The judges will select the seasons winner.

Dec 18, 2024

The eleventh season Portrait Artist of The Year winner undertakes a £10,000 prize commission of television presenter Lorraine Kelly for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.

Dec 25, 2024

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

Oct 1, 2025

Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla Harris

Oct 8, 2025

Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe Marler

Oct 15, 2025

James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett

Oct 22, 2025

Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns and Clara Amfo as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

Oct 29, 2025

Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley and Emily Atack as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

Nov 5, 2025

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

Nov 12, 2025

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

Nov 19, 2025

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

Nov 26, 2025

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

Dec 3, 2025

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

Dec 3, 2025

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

Dec 10, 2025

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