About this season
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Episodes (11)
1. Episode 1
Aired 21 January 2020 • 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. Episode 2
Aired 28 January 2020 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint DJ Trevor Nelson, actor and director Noel Clarke and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
3. Episode 3
Aired 4 February 2020 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walter. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
4. Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle
Aired 11 February 2020 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
5. John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne
Aired 18 February 2020 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint poet John Cooper Clarke, TV presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Haydn Gwynne. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
6. Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton
Aired 25 February 2020 • 60 min
The nine contestants are challenged to paint Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar and actress Zawe Ashton. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present
7. Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard
Aired 3 March 2020 • 60 min
The nine contestants are challenged to paint actor Ken Stott, director Mike Leigh and actress Lydia Leonard. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
8. Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili
Aired 10 March 2020 • 60 min
The nine contestants are challenged to paint Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
9. Elaine Paige
Aired 17 March 2020 • 60 min
The semi-final sees the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of musical theatre star Elaine Paige. Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell present.
10. Lemn Sissay
Aired 24 March 2020 • 60 min
It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win the commission to paint legend Nile Rodgers?
11. Nile Rodgers
Aired 31 March 2020 • 60 min
It's the moment we've all been waiting for as the winner embarks on their commission to paint icon Nile Rodgers.