Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

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Portrait Artist Of The Year UK (2013)

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host as artists from across the UK and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters.

Series, 2013, Arts & Culture, Entertainment


Portrait Artist Of The Year UK - TV Showtimes

Thursday, August 13

4:57pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 1’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 1'

ABC Entertains, 4:57pm, Thu, 13 Aug 2026, 45 minutes

REPEAT

The first Portrait Artist of The Year comes from Trafalgar Square London. Twenty-one artists paint Actors Juliet Stevenson, Robert Lindsay and Alison Steadman in front of large crowds and against the clock.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 1


Friday, August 14

1:33am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 1’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 1'

ABC Entertains, 1:33am, Fri, 14 Aug 2026, 44 minutes

REPEAT

The first Portrait Artist of The Year comes from Trafalgar Square London. Twenty-one artists paint Actors Juliet Stevenson, Robert Lindsay and Alison Steadman in front of large crowds and against the clock.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 1


4:58pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 2’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 2'

ABC Entertains, 4:58pm, Fri, 14 Aug 2026, 44 minutes

REPEAT

The second episode comes from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. Twenty one artists paint actors John Hannah and Sophie Turner and paralympian Michael Kerr.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 2


Saturday, August 15

5:27pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 3’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 3'

ABC Entertains, 5:27pm, Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 46 minutes

REPEAT

Episode three comes from the Royal Dublin Society. Twenty one finalists from Ireland paint actors Pauline McLynne and David Rawle and grime artist Lethal Bizzle.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 3


Sunday, August 16

12:57am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 3’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 3'

ABC Entertains, 12:57am, Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 46 minutes

REPEAT

Episode three comes from the Royal Dublin Society. Twenty one finalists from Ireland paint actors Pauline McLynne and David Rawle and grime artist Lethal Bizzle.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 3


5:28pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 4’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 4'

ABC Entertains, 5:28pm, Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 44 minutes

REPEAT

Twenty-one artists gather at Cardiff City Hall to paint rugby international Gavin Henson, Falklands veteran Simon Weston and Lucien Freud's most famous muse Sue Tilley.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 4


Monday, August 17

2:30am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 4’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 4'

ABC Entertains, 2:30am, Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 43 minutes

REPEAT

Twenty-one artists gather at Cardiff City Hall to paint rugby international Gavin Henson, Falklands veteran Simon Weston and Lucien Freud's most famous muse Sue Tilley.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 4


4:57pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 5’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 5'

ABC Entertains, 4:57pm, Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 45 minutes

REPEAT

Our four finalists take their portfolios to The Royal Academy to be appraised by our judges. They are sent to Paris for inspiration and to paint model and muse Sophie Dahl.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 5


Tuesday, August 18

1:33am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 5’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 5'

ABC Entertains, 1:33am, Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 46 minutes

REPEAT

Our four finalists take their portfolios to The Royal Academy to be appraised by our judges. They are sent to Paris for inspiration and to paint model and muse Sophie Dahl.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 5


4:38pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 6'

ABC Entertains, 4:38pm, Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 65 minutes

REPEAT

The three judges are joined by National Portrait Gallery director Sandy Nairne to select an overall winner. The winner receives a 10,000 pounds commission to paint author Hilary Mantel.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 6


Wednesday, August 19

2:17am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 6'

ABC Entertains, 2:17am, Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 64 minutes

REPEAT

The three judges are joined by National Portrait Gallery director Sandy Nairne to select an overall winner. The winner receives a 10,000 pounds commission to paint author Hilary Mantel.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 6


5:18pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 1, Episode 7’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 1, Episode 7'

ABC Entertains, 5:18pm, Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 24 minutes

REPEAT

The final episode follows the first winner of Portrait Artist of the Year as they undertake their prize commission to paint double Booker prize-winner Hilary Mantel for the British Library's permanent collection.

Series, 2013, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1 Episode 7


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