Portrait Artist of the Year

2020

TV-14
Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.

11 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Ready, 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.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2The 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.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walter. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle
    E4
    Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen MantleThe contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne
    E5
    John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn GwynneThe contestants are challenged to paint poet John Cooper Clarke, TV presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Haydn Gwynne. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton
    E6
    Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe AshtonThe 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
  • Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard
    E7
    Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia LeonardThe nine contestants are challenged to paint actor Ken Stott, director Mike Leigh and actress Lydia Leonard. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili
    E8
    Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid DjaliliThe nine contestants are challenged to paint Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Elaine Paige
    E9
    Elaine PaigeThe 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.
  • Lemn Sissay
    E10
    Lemn SissayIt's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win the commission to paint legend Nile Rodgers?
  • Nile Rodgers
    E11
    Nile RodgersIt's the moment we've all been waiting for as the winner embarks on their commission to paint icon Nile Rodgers.

Cast of 2020

  • Joan BakewellHerself - Host
  • Stephen ManganHimself - Host
  • Kathleen SorianoJudge
  • Tai Shan SchierenbergJudge
  • Kate BryanJudge

 

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