Portrait Artist of the Year

2021

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

11 Episodes

  • Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
    E1
    Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace NeutralThe contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
    E2
    Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie CooksonThe contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
    E3
    Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip GlenisterThe contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
    E4
    Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair CampbellThe contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker
    E5
    Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly WalkerThe contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
    E6
    David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei PoluninThe contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
    E7
    Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali JawadThe contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays
    E8
    Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel MaysThe contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Semi-Final: Nick Mason
    E9
    Semi-Final: Nick MasonThe contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
  • Final: Barry Humphries
    E10
    Final: Barry HumphriesIn the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.
  • Nicola Benedetti
    E11
    Nicola BenedettiThe winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.

Cast of 2021

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

 

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