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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2!

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Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell begin their hunt for the Portrait Artist of the Year. Heat one sees artists paint sitters Sol Campbell, John Humphrys and Maisie Williams against the clock.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    More artists put their nerves and artistic flair to the test as they paint celebrities Julian Fellowes, Ronni Ancona and Helena Kennedy QC in Edinburgh. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Artists in Scotland paint Gary Kemp, Daniela Nardini and Ashley Jensen. An incredibly close heat means there's a twist in store. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Frank Skinner, Joan Bakewell and the judges move the competition to Wales, where 12 gifted artists get just four hours to paint celebrities Non Evans Ade Adepitan and Greg Davies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    In London, 12 artists attempt to impress the judges by capturing celebrities including Jilly Cooper and Daniel Roche. One contestant uses tapestry to depict Melvyn Bragg.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Artists vie for the final place in the semi-final by painting Sharon Corr, The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon and actor Colm Meaney in Dublin. With Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    The seven semi-finalists battle for a place in the final by painting a double portrait of Richard Dawkins and Sally Hitchiner. With Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    It's crunch time as the three finalists get four nerve-wracking hours to paint The Hobbit actor Sir Ian McKellen. Who will the judges crown the competition winner?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 2 Episode 9 - Painting Alan Cumming
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Painting Alan Cumming

    S2:E9

    Join the 2014 winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to paint actor Alan Cumming for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".