Portrait Artist of The Year

In this first heat, nine artists are challenged to make their mark with a portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: rock star, Yungblud, Television presenter, Alex Jones and writer and actor, Kyla Harris. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

In this second heat, nine artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: chef and presenter Si King, former rugby player Joe Marler and award- winning novelist Elif Shafak. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

In this third heat, nine artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: actor and singer Billy Porter, journalist Emma Barnett and presenter James May. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

In this fourth heat, nine artists are challenged to produce breathtaking portraits of one of three celebrity sitters: Singer Songwriter, Cat Burns, Actress, Adjoa Ando and Broadcaster, Clara Amfo. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

In this fifth heat, nine artists are challenged to make their mark with a portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: actors Max Beasley and Emily Attack, and DJ, Melvin Odoom. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

In this sixth heat, nine artists are challenged to capture on canvas the portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: presenter Gabby Logan, journalist Beth Rigby, and former Boyzone star Shane Lynch. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

In this seventh heat, nine artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: comedians Jack Dee and Fatiha El Ghori and Musician Jacob Collier. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

In this eighth and final heat, nine artists are challenged to create a show-stopping portrait of one of three celebrity sitters: astronaut Tim Peake, comedian and writer Jack Rooke and Royal Ballet Principal dancer, Reece Clarke. Only one artist will progress to the semi-final, but first they need to prove themselves to the judges: Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan.

Eight artists have progressed to the penultimate stage of the competition, and the stakes are high. Today's challenge features a brightly coloured set full of ornaments and props plus a special fluffy companion, all providing the artists a rich choice of colours and textures as they strive to capture the unmistakable charm of culinary legend Dame Mary Berry.

Stephen Mangan presents the final stage of the competition from a pared back Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre, London where only three artists are left in the running to become the twelfth Portrait Artist of the Year. It's all to play for with the artists being asked to produce a portrait of acclaimed actor Brian Cox.

Stephen Mangan presents this final programme, where the worthy winner for this twelfth series of Portrait Artist of the Year embarks on their 10,000 pound prize commission to create a portrait of award-winning broadcaster and mathematician Professor Hannah Fry.

Stephen Mangan showcases the stand out moments from the show's twelfth series.