

Portrait Artist of The Year
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S1 E1 - Episode 1
Watch on supported devicesNovember 4, 201344minThe first programme in the series Portrait Artist of The Year comes from Trafalgar Square London. Twenty one artists paint Actors Juliet Stevenson, Robert Lindsay and Alison Steadman in front of large crowds and against the clock.Watch for freeS1 E2 - Episode 2
Watch on supported devicesApril 1, 202043minThe second programme in the series comes from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. Twenty one artists paint actors John Hannah and Sophie Turner and paralympian Michael KeWatch for freeS1 E3 - Episode 3
Watch on supported devicesNovember 18, 201344minThis week the programme comes from the Royal Dublin Society. Twenty one finalists from Ireland paint actors Pauline McLynne and David Rawle and grime artist Lethal Bizzle.Watch for freeS1 E4 - Episode 4
Watch on supported devicesApril 5, 202042minTwenty one artists gather at Cardiff City Hall to paint rugby international Gavin Henson, Falklands veteran Simon Weston and Lucien Freud's most famous muse Sue TilleyWatch for freeS1 E5 - Episode 5
Watch on supported devicesDecember 2, 201344minOur four finalists take their portfolios to The Royal Academy to be appraised by our judges. They are sent to Paris for inspiration and to paint model and muse Sophie Dahl.Watch for freeS1 E6 - Episode 6
Watch on supported devicesDecember 9, 20131 h 2 minThe final programme in the series from the National Portrait Gallery. The three judges are joined by National Portrait Gallery director Sandy Nairne to select an overall winner. The winner receives a 10,000 commission to paint author Hilary MantelWatch for freeS1 E7 - Episode 7
Watch on supported devicesApril 13, 202023min'Painting Hilary Mantel' follows the first winner of Sky Arts 'Portrait Artist of the Year' Nick Lord as he undertakes his prize commission to paint double Booker prize-winner Hilary Mantel for the British Library's permanent collection. After recapping briefly on the challenges undertaken byNick to win the competition.Watch for free
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- Anna ThompsonNico Wasserman
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- Story vault films
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