Portrait Artist of the Year

2025

TV-14

Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.

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12 Episodes

Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla Harris
E1
Alex Jones, Yungblud, Kyla HarrisThe first heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees 9 artists creating portraits of television presenter Alex Jones, singer/songwriter/actor Yungblud and filmmaker/artist/writer/activist Kyla Harris.
Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe Marler
E2
Si King, Elif Shafak, Joe MarlerThe second heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees 9 artists creating portraits of television presenter and 'Hairy Biker' Si King, writer/activist Eiif Shafak and former Rugby Union player Joe Marler.
James May, Billy Porter, Emma Barnett
E3
James May, Billy Porter, Emma BarnettThe third heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of television presenter James May, actor and singer Billy Porter broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett.
Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns, Clara Amfo
E4
Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns, Clara AmfoThe fourth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of actress Adjoa Andoh, singer-songwriter Cat Burns and radio broadcaster/television presenter Clara Amfo.
Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley, Emily Atack
E5
Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley, Emily AtackThe fifth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of radio DJ/television presenter Melvin Odoom, actor/musician Max Beesley and actress/comedian Emily Atack.
Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, Beth Rigby
E6
Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan, Beth RigbyThe sixth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of former singer Shane Lynch, television/radio presenter and former rhythmic gymnast Gabby Logan and journalist Beth Rigby.
Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack Dee
E7
Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jack DeeThe seventh heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of singer/songwriter/musician Jacob Collier, writer/comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and comedian/actor Jack Dee.
Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim Peake
E8
Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke, Tim PeakeThe eighth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of comedian/writer Jack Rooke, ballet dancer Reece Clarke and former astronaut Tim Peake.
Mary Berry
E9
Mary BerryThe artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of celebrity sitter Mary Berry.
Brian Cox
E10
Brian CoxThe final of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees the three finalists creating portraits of Shakespearean trained multi award winning actor Brian Cox. The judges will select the seasons winner.
Winner's Film
E11
Winner's FilmA new group of aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2025 Portrait Artist of the Year title.
Best Of
E12
Best OfLook back on the best moments from the twelfth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.