About this season
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Episodes (11)
1. Matthew Goode, Geraldine James and Andi Oliver
Aired 12 February 2019 • 60 min
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.
2. David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters
Aired 19 February 2019 • 60 min
David Gandy, 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.
3. Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy
Aired 26 February 2019 • 60 min
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.
4. Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight
Aired 5 March 2019 • 60 min
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.
5. Georgina Campbell, Mark Gatiss & Tanni Grey-Thompson
Aired 12 March 2019 • 60 min
A new 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.
6. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney
Aired 19 March 2019 • 60 min
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.
7. Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman
Aired 26 March 2019 • 60 min
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.
8. Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran
Aired 2 April 2019 • 60 min
It's brushes at the ready as nine more artists battle for the last spot in the semi-final. With Daniel Lismore, Jodie Comer and Nick Moran.
9. Courtney Pine
Aired 9 April 2019 • 60 min
The 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.
10. Final - Laura Linney
Aired 16 April 2019 • 60 min
The three remaining artists compete in the final, painting actress Laura Linney before the winner of the career-changing £10,000 commission is announced.
11. Winner's Film Tom Jones
Aired 16 April 2019 • 60 min
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. Last in the series.