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2014-09-04

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.

2014-11-11

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.

2014-11-18

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.

4"Episode 4"

2014-11-25

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.

5"Episode 5"

2014-12-02

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.

6"Episode 6"

2014-12-09

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.

7"Episode 7"

2014-12-16

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.

8"Episode 8"

2014-12-23

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?

9"Painting Alan Cumming"

2014-12-30

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.

Season 3 - Portrait Artist of the Year

2017-01-24

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.

2017-01-31

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?

9"Painting Graham Norton"

2017-02-07

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.

4"Episode 4"

2017-02-14

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.

5"Episode 5"

2017-02-21

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.

6"Episode 6"

2017-02-28

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.

7"Episode 7"

2017-03-07

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.

8"Episode 8 - Final"

2017-03-14

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.

2017-03-14

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.

Season 4 - Portrait Artist of the Year

1"David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison"

2018-01-16

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.

2"Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe"

2018-01-23

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.

3"Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure"

2018-01-30

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

4"Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil"

2018-02-06

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.

5"Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox"

2018-02-13

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.

6"Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu"

2018-02-20

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.

7"Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani"

2018-02-27

8"Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark"

2018-03-06

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.

9"Lily Cole, Simon Callow"

2018-03-13

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.

10"The Final: Emeli Sande"

2018-03-20

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.

11"The Winner's Story"

2018-03-20

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.

Season 5 - Portrait Artist of the Year

1"Matthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver"

2019-02-12

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.

2"David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters"

2019-02-19

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.

3"Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy"

2019-02-26

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.

4"Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight"

2019-03-05

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.

5"Georgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson"

2019-03-12

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.

6"Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney"

2019-03-19

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.

7"Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman"

2019-03-26

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.

8"Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran"

2019-04-02

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.

9"Courtney Pine"

2019-04-09

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.

10"Final - Laura Linney"

2019-04-16

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

11"Winner's Film Tom Jones"

2019-04-16

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.

Season 6 - Portrait Artist of the Year

2020-01-21

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.

2020-01-28

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.

4"Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle"

2020-02-04

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

2020-02-11

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

5"John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne"

2020-02-18

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

6"Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton"

2020-02-25

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

7"Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard"

2020-03-03

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

8"Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili"

2020-03-10

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

9"Elaine Paige"

2020-03-17

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.

10"Lemn Sissay"

2020-03-24

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

11"Nile Rodgers"

2020-03-31

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

Season 7 - Portrait Artist of the Year

2020-10-14

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

2020-10-21

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