About this season
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Episodes (11)
1. Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
Aired 13 October 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
2. Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
Aired 20 October 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
3. Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
Aired 27 October 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
4. Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
Aired 3 November 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
5. Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker
Aired 10 November 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
6. David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
Aired 17 November 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
7. Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
Aired 24 November 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
8. Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays
Aired 1 December 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
9. Semi-Final: Nick Mason
Aired 8 December 2021 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.
10. Final: Barry Humphries
Aired 15 December 2021 • 60 min
In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.
11. Nicola Benedetti
Aired 22 December 2021 • 60 min
The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.