Renowned artists paint portraits of people with extraordinary stories.
Where to Watch Extraordinary Portraits • Series 5
6 Episodes
I Stopped an Attacker with a Narwhal Tusk
E1
I Stopped an Attacker with a Narwhal TuskHonouring the man who used a narwhal tusk to tackle the London Bridge terrorist. Can sculptor Nick capture the essence of the hero?
Iron Gran: I'm in My 80s and Doing Triathlons
E2
Iron Gran: I'm in My 80s and Doing TriathlonsThe UK's oldest female Ironman triathlete is immortalised in paint, but should artist Caroline Pool capture Eddie's fun-loving energy or the quiet steeliness beneath the surface?
Living with 200 Wild Animals
E3
Living with 200 Wild AnimalsBill matches wildlife sanctuary owner Lindsay with celebrity artist and animal lover Ricky Wilson. But Ricky faces an artistic dilemma.
Two Brothers Face Early Dementia
E4
Two Brothers Face Early DementiaJordan and Cian watched their mum lose her life to a rare form of dementia, for which they also carry the gene. Just as painter Unza starts the painting, she has her own family emergency.
Pregnant and Jailed in Post Office Scandal
E5
Pregnant and Jailed in Post Office ScandalA sub-postmistress who campaigns for justice after being wrongly jailed in the Post Office Horizon scandal tells her remarkable story.
Sister Donates Her womb
E6
Sister Donates Her wombTwo sisters share an extraordinary bond as one donates her womb to the other to enable her to give birth, making British medical history.
