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, February 26

11:48am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 5, Episode 10 - Laura...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 5, Episode 10 - Laura Linney'

ABC Entertains, 11:48am, Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 46 minutes

REPEAT

Having made it through to the semi-final, just three artists remain. Artists have four hours to create their portraits, and the National Portrait Gallery provides a fitting backdrop for their final sitter, actor Laura Linney.

Series, 2019, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 5 Episode 10


5:44pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 5, Episode 11 - Sir Tom...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 5, Episode 11 - Sir Tom Jones'

ABC Entertains, 5:44pm, Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 46 minutes

The winner embarks on a 10,000 pound commission to create a portrait of musical legend, Sir Tom Jones. We see our winning artist at work and hold our breath as the final portrait is unveiled.

Series, 2019, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 5 Episode 11


Friday, February 27

11:48am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 5, Episode 11 - Sir Tom...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 5, Episode 11 - Sir Tom Jones'

ABC Entertains, 11:48am, Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 45 minutes

REPEAT

The winner embarks on a 10,000 pound commission to create a portrait of musical legend, Sir Tom Jones. We see our winning artist at work and hold our breath as the final portrait is unveiled.

Series, 2019, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 5 Episode 11


5:48pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 5, Episode 12 -...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 5, Episode 12 - Celebrity Special'

ABC Entertains, 5:48pm, Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 46 minutes

In this celebrity special of Portrait Artist of the Year, celebrity artists Phill Jupitus, Vic Reeves, Josie Long and Joe Lycett are joined by Tomasz Schafernaker and Maureen Lipman to take up the challenge. (Final)

Series, 2019, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 5 Episode 12


Saturday, February 28

2:12am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 5, Episode 12 -...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 5, Episode 12 - Celebrity Special'

ABC Entertains, 2:12am, Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 45 minutes

REPEAT

In this celebrity special of Portrait Artist of the Year, celebrity artists Phill Jupitus, Vic Reeves, Josie Long and Joe Lycett are joined by Tomasz Schafernaker and Maureen Lipman to take up the challenge. (Final)

Series, 2019, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 5 Episode 12


6:14pm

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

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 6, Episode 1 - Asa Butterfield, Micky Flanagan and Anjli Mohindra'

ABC Entertains, 6:14pm, Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 47 minutes

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell co-present Portrait Artist of the Year from The Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre in London, which is transformed into an art studio in a quest to find the best creative talent.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 1


Sunday, March 1

6:16pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 6, Episode 2 - Trevor...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 6, Episode 2 - Trevor Nelson, Noel Clarke and Ashley Roberts'

ABC Entertains, 6:16pm, Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 46 minutes

Nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of either DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson, Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and actor and director Noel Clarke. Judges are Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 2


Monday, March 2

3:08am

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

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 6, Episode 1 - Asa Butterfield, Micky Flanagan and Anjli Mohindra'

ABC Entertains, 3:08am, Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 53 minutes

REPEAT

Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell co-present Portrait Artist of the Year from The Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre in London, which is transformed into an art studio in a quest to find the best creative talent.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 1


11:48am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 6, Episode 2 - Trevor...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 6, Episode 2 - Trevor Nelson, Noel Clarke and Ashley Roberts'

ABC Entertains, 11:48am, Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 46 minutes

REPEAT

Nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of either DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson, Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and actor and director Noel Clarke. Judges are Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 2


5:44pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 6, Episode 3 - Len...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 6, Episode 3 - Len Goodman, Tinie Tempah and Harriet Walter'

ABC Entertains, 5:44pm, Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 46 minutes

Nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of either ballroom dancer Len Goodman, musician Tinie Tempah and actor Dame Harriet Walter. The judges are Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 3


Tuesday, March 3

11:48am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 6, Episode 3 - Len...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 6, Episode 3 - Len Goodman, Tinie Tempah and Harriet Walter'

ABC Entertains, 11:48am, Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 47 minutes

REPEAT

Nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of either ballroom dancer Len Goodman, musician Tinie Tempah and actor Dame Harriet Walter. The judges are Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 3


5:44pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Asim Series 6, Episode 4 -...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Asim Series 6, Episode 4 - Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle'

ABC Entertains, 5:44pm, Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 46 minutes

Nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of either comedian Asim Chaudhry, or actors Doreen Mantle or Russell Tovey. Artists will need to impress judges Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 4


Wednesday, March 4

11:51am

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Asim Series 6, Episode 4 -...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Asim Series 6, Episode 4 - Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle'

ABC Entertains, 11:51am, Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 47 minutes

REPEAT

Nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of either comedian Asim Chaudhry, or actors Doreen Mantle or Russell Tovey. Artists will need to impress judges Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 4


5:44pm

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK ‘Series 6, Episode 5 - John...’

ABC Entertains

Portrait Artist Of The Year UK

'Series 6, Episode 5 - John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne'

ABC Entertains, 5:44pm, Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 46 minutes

Nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of either actor Haydn Gwyne, presenter Fearne Cotton or performance poet John Cooper Clarke. The judges are Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan.

Series, 2020, United Kingdom, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 6 Episode 5


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