Portrait Artist of the Year - Season 11

Portrait Artist of the Year - Season 11

Season 11

Palettes prepped and canvases primed, the nation's favourite art competition returns to the iconic Battersea Arts Centre for its eleventh series, once again helmed by Stephen Mangan. This year's Portrait Artist of the Year promises a thrilling showcase of talent as aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2024 title. With celebrity sitters spanning the worlds of stage, screen, sport, literature, and politics, the competition is set to be as dynamic as ever. Over eight intense heats, these artists will put their skills to the test, aiming to dazzle our expert judges - Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan - and prove they have what it takes to capture the essence of their famous subjects.

Network
DatesOct 9, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
Previous Season

Episodes

Hannah Waddingham, Richard Madeley, Saskia Reeves
Season 11Episode 160 min

Hannah Waddingham, Richard Madeley, Saskia Reeves

To open this year's competition, we welcome actress, singer and all round national treasure Hannah Waddingham, along with veteran TV presenter Richard Madeley and Slow Horses star Saskia Reeves, to sit for our first round of artists.

Oct 9, 2024
Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli
Season 11Episode 260 min

Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli

A fresh round of artists look to impress our judges in the second heat of this series, joined by this week's celebrity sitters -  actress and star of The Good Wife Cush Jumbo, Senegalese singer and guitarist Baaba Mal, and classically trained singer Carly Paoli.

Oct 16, 2024
Dan Snow, Layton Williams, Steven Frayne (Dynamo)
Season 11Episode 360 min

Dan Snow, Layton Williams, Steven Frayne (Dynamo)

Stephen Mangan invites artists to paint celebrity sitters Dan Snow, Layton Williams and Steven Frayne as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

Oct 23, 2024
Rosie Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andy Cole
Season 11Episode 460 min

Rosie Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andy Cole

Stephen Mangan invites artists to paint celebrity sitters Rosie Jones, Linton Kewsi Johnson and Andy Cole. Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

Oct 30, 2024
Lucy Worsley, Ricky Hatton, Musa Motha
Season 11Episode 560 min

Lucy Worsley, Ricky Hatton, Musa Motha

Stephen Mangan invites artists to paint celebrity sitters Lucy Worsley, Ricky Hatton and Musa Motha as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

Nov 6, 2024
Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa, Lyall Hakaraia
Season 11Episode 660 min

Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa, Lyall Hakaraia

Stephen Mangan invites artists to paint celebrity sitters Jill Scott, Jimi Famurewa and Lyall Hakaraia as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

Nov 13, 2024
Heather Mills, Kevin McCloud, Martha Kearney
Season 11Episode 760 min

Heather Mills, Kevin McCloud, Martha Kearney

Stephen Mangan invites artists to paint celebrity sitters Heather Mills, Kevin McCloud and Martha Kearney. Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge the efforts.

Nov 20, 2024
Rebecca Taylor, Emma Thynn, Dr Karan Rajan
Season 11Episode 860 min

Rebecca Taylor, Emma Thynn, Dr Karan Rajan

The final heat sees Stephen Mangan inviting artists to paint celebrity sitters Rebecca Taylor, Emma Thynn and Karan Rajan as Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan judge their efforts.

Nov 27, 2024
Joely Richardson
Season 11Episode 960 min

Joely Richardson

Dec 4, 2024
Lorraine Ashbourne & Andy Serkis
Season 11Episode 1060 min

Lorraine Ashbourne & Andy Serkis

It's the grand final of the 2024 competition, where the top three finalists will battle for the title by capturing the essence of one of Britain's most iconic acting duos, Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. Once the paint has dried, our judges will crown this year's winner, who along with the prestigious title of Portrait Artist of the Year, will earn a £10,000 commission to create a portrait of renowned broadcaster Lorraine Kelly to be exhibited at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait – with our cameras following their creative process. 

Dec 11, 2024
The Winner's Story
Season 11Episode 1160 min

The Winner's Story

Following the winner as they complete a £10,000 commission to paint a portrait of TV presenter Lorraine Kelly.

Dec 11, 2024
Best of 2024
Season 11Episode 1260 min

Best of 2024

A look back at the most memorable moments from the 11th series of the competition presented by Stephen Mangan.

Dec 18, 2024

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