About this season
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Episodes (9)
1. Episode 1
Aired 24 January 2017 • 60 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 31 January 2017 • 60 min
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?
3. Episode 3
Aired 7 February 2017 • 60 min
James Norton, Raleigh Ritchie and Lesley Manville are the sitters as the artists compete for the £10,000 commission. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
4. Episode 4
Aired 14 February 2017 • 60 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 21 February 2017 • 60 min
Musician Rick Wakeman, Hairy Biker Dave Myers and singer Katie Kissoon are the sitters awaiting a new group of portrait artists as the competition continues.
6. Episode 6
Aired 28 February 2017 • 60 min
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles, actress Sian Phillips and actor Phil Davis sit for a group of portrait artists this week. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
7. Episode 7
Aired 7 March 2017 • 60 min
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.
8. Episode 8 - Final
Aired 14 March 2017 • 60 min
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.
9. Painting Graham Norton
Aired 14 March 2017 • 60 min
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.