Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner begin their search for Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year in London, where artists are asked to paint stars such as Alison Steadman.
Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges head to Glasgow as 21 competitors capture celebrity sitters including actor John Hannah and paralympian Michael Kerr.
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell take the competition to Dublin where 21 artists hope to wow the judges with portraits of Pauline McLynn, David Rawle and Lethal Bizzle.
The final heat takes Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner to Wales where artists paint a topless Gavin Henson, Lucian Freud's muse Sue Tilley and war veteran Simon Weston.
The penultimate stage of the competition takes the four finalists to the French Capital, where they have six hours to paint author and model Sophie Dahl.
The finalists unveil one last portrait before the judges enter tense discussions over the winner. Who will be crowed Portrait Artist of the Year?
Join the winning artist as they painted and unveiled their commission capturing the late Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel for the British Library.
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell begin their hunt for the Portrait Artist of the Year. Heat one sees artists paint sitters including Sol Campbell against the clock.
More artists put their artistic flair to the test as they paint celebrities including Julian Fellowes in Edinburgh.
Artists in Scotland paint stars such as Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp. An incredibly close heat means there's a twist in store. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.
Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges move the competition to Wales, where 12 gifted artists get just four hours to paint celebrities including Greg Davies.
In London, 12 artists attempt to impress the judges by capturing celebrities including Jilly Cooper. One contestant uses tapestry to depict Melvyn Bragg.
Artists vie for the final place in the semi-final by painting The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon and actor Colm Meaney in Dublin. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 of the competition?
James Norton, Raleigh Ritchie and Lesley Manville are the celebrity sitters as the artists compete for the £10,000 commission. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
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.
Musician Rick Wakeman, Hairy Biker Dave Myers and singer Katie Kissoon are the celebrity sitters awaiting a new group of portrait artists as the competition continues.
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles, actress Sian Phillips and actor Phil Davis sit for a group of portrait artists as the competition continues. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
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.
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.
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.
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait artist. The celebrity sitters kicking the series off are David Tennant, Michaela Coel and James Morrison.
Comedian Noel Fielding, TV presenter Reggie Yates and model Daphne Selfe are the celebrity sitters this week as a new group of artists attempts to impress the judges.
Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists as the competition continues.
This week's celebrity sitters are model Rachel Hunter, actress Stefanie Martini and Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill as the portrait painting competition continues.
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.
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.
Singer Michael Ball, actor Robert Bathurst and broadcaster Anita Rani are this week's celebrity sitters as the portrait painting competition continues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comedians Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Joe Lycett, Josie Long and Phill Jupitus are joined by actress Maureen Lipman and meteorologist Tomasz Schafernaker as they put their artistic skills to the test as they paint portraits of actor Billy Howle, author Howard Jacobson and entrepreneur Kanya King.Sky Arts
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.
Model David Gandy and actors 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.
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.
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.
The next 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.
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.
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.
It's brushes at the ready as nine more artists battle for the last spot in the semi-final. With designer Daniel Lismore and actors Jodie Comer and Nick Moran.
The 2019 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.
Who will scoop the life-changing prize? It's crunch time as the finalists get four nerve-wrecking hours to paint Laura Linney at the National Portrait Gallery.
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.
James Fleet, Anneka Rice, Mark Gatiss, Fenella Woolgar and Jenny Eclair try their hands at painting a portrait, with Denise Lewis, Laurence Fox and Martha Plimpton the sitters.
A new bunch of hopefuls prepare to paint their way to success as Sky Arts' search for a star portrait artist begins.
The artists are challenged to paint a famous DJ and presenter, a BAFTA-winning actor and a former Pussycat Doll.
In the third heat, nine artists have just four hours to create the best portraits of three very famous faces.
In the fourth heat, the artists step up to create a glowing portrait of one of this week's celebrity sitters.
As the semi-final draws closer, more contestants try to create the best portrait in just four hours.
Nine more artists try to wow the judges with their portraits of three celebrity sitters.
Nine artists prep their brushes as they attempt to create the best portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
Nine more artists look to impress the judges in the last heat before the semi-final.
The semi-final sees the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of musical theatre star Elaine Paige
It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win a £10,000 commission to paint music legend Nile Rodgers?
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - our Portrait Artist of the Year embarks on their commission to paint a portrait of music icon Nile Rodgers.
In this first heat, nine artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge. There's everything to play for as the winner will receive a £10,000 prize commission to paint Cuban ballet icon, Carlos Acosta, for the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Contestants have just four hours to paint one of three very famous faces in the second heat: veteran current affairs journalist and presenter Sir Trevor McDonald, actor Mirren Mack and RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne.
The third heat gets underway as nine artists have just four hours to create a celebrity portrait that will blow the judges away. Author and campaigner Deborah James, actor Eamonn Walker and model and presenter Melanie Sykes all strike a pose.
As the fourth heat kicks off, musician Ray BLK, actor James Nesbit and designer Pam Hogg all sit down for portraits. The contestants have just four hours to impress judges Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan. Who has what it takes?
Famous criminal barrister Robert Rinder, author, model and presenter Katie Piper and film maker, musician and DJ Don Letts are the next celebrities to get their portraits painted as nine contestants prep their paintbrushes for the fifth heat.
Actors including BAFTA winner Sian Clifford sit down for portraits, as nine artists shoot their shot in the sixth heat.
The artists have four hours to create stunning portraits of this weeks' celebrity guests. Who will impress the judges?
Nine artists must paint either Kwame Kwei-Armah, Dame Katherine Grainger or Fred Sirieix in a bid to impress the judges.
The semi-final kicks off at Battersea Art Centre's Grand Hall, where the artists gear up to paint a Booker prize-winning novelist.
Just three artists remain, and they have four hours to create a portrait of the renowned actor. They also unveil their paintings of family and friends.
From 1000 applicants and 8 semi-finalists, it all comes down to this. This year's winner prepares to paint iconic Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta.
In this first heat, nine artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.
The competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.
The competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.
The competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.
The competition continues as the artists create portraits while Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge.
Kathleen Soriano, Tai Shan Schierenberg and Kate Bryan judge more portraits in the heats.
The competition continues as the artists create portraits and present them to the judges.
The competition continues as the artists create portraits and present them to the judges.
The competition continues as the semi-finalists create portraits of Pink Floyd founding member Nick Mason and present them to the judges.
In light of Barry Humphries' death, watch this classic Portrait Artist of the Year episode which saw the late comedian sit for the contestants.
The final episode of the competition, where one artist gets to paint esteemed classical solo violinist Nicola Benedetti.
Look back on the best moments from the eighth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.
Take a trip down memory lane with a look at this exhibition celebrating some of the finest art to have come out of Sky Arts' Portrait Artist Of The Year.
The opening heat of 2022’s search gets underway. Season premiere.
The search continues as the artists create portraits to get the ball rolling in the second heat of 2022’s competition.
The competition continues as the artists create portraits and present them to the judges.
The competition rolls on with the artists creating and presenting portraits to the judges.
The competition continues at full speed with the artists creating portraits for a new crop of celebrity guests.
Three new celebrity guests stand before the artists as they produce portraits in a bid to catch the judges’ eyes.
A set of new celebrities enter the fore as the painters put their artistic flair to the test.
The semi-final stage arrives those who have made it to this round create portraits of the acclaimed singer Rebecca Ferguson.
The contestants arrive at the final hurdle, tasked with creating portraits of the former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam.
The competition winner’s £10,000 prize is to paint a portrait of Sir Lenny Henry for London’s National Gallery’s permanent collection.
Look back on the best moments from the ninth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.
Under the watchful eye of the judges, six celebrities sit down to paint one of Slade's Noddy Holder or designer Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen.
For the first time, celebrity artists paint alongside six school pupils, selected as part of Sky Arts Access All Arts initiative.
In this special, the last nine winners return to the Battersea Arts Centre to paint one of Britain's best-loved personalities - in the space of just four hours.
In the first heat of 2023's search, a new crop of artists look to impress the judges with a portrait of one of three well-known faces.
In this second heat, the competition continues and the pressure mounts as the nine artists are challenged to create a portrait of one of three celebrities.
The competition rolls on as the artists are challenged with creating portraits of three new celebrity guests.
A set of new celebrities strike a pose as the painters put their artistic flair to the test.
Three new guests strike a pose as the artists produce portraits to catch the eye of the judges.
A set of new celebrities enter the fore as the painters put their artistic flair to the test.
A set of new celebrities enter the fore as the painters are put to the test.
The semi-final stage arrives as the contestants create portraits of Spice Girls icon Emma Bunton. Only three artists can progress to the final.
After making it through to the semi-final, just three artists remain in the running to become the tenth Portrait Artist of the Year. It all hangs in the balance as they paint Portrait's very own Dame Joan Bakewell.
The winner embarks on their £10,000 prize commission to create a portrait of pioneering conservationist Dr Jane Goodall for the National Portrait Gallery.
Look back on the best moments from the tenth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities.
Eight artists have progressed to the penultimate stage of the competition and the stakes are high. Today's challenge features an opulent, gothic, backdrop, giving the artists a choice of colours and textures to feature in their portraits of acting powerhouse, Joely Richardson.
In this first heat, nine artists are challenged to make their mark with a portrait of one of three celebrity sitters.
In this second heat, nine artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of three celebrity sitters. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final.
Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters James May, Billy Porter and Emma Barnett as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.
Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns and Clara Amfo as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.
Stephen Mangan invites nine artists to paint celebrity sitters Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley and Emily Atack as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.
