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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 1 - David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #1 - David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison

    S4:E1

    Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait artist. The celebrity sitters opening the series are David Tennant, Michaela Coel and James Morrison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe

    S4:E2

    Comedian Noel Fielding, TV presenter Reggie Yates and model Daphne Selfe are the celebrity sitters this week as a group of artists attempts to impress the judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 3 - Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure

    S4:E3

    Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 4 - Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil

    S4:E4

    This week's famous sitters are model Rachel Hunter, actress Stefanie Martini and Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill as the portrait painting competition continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 5 - Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox

    S4:E5

    Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Potter film star Fiona Shaw and Paralympic gold medalist Kadeena Cox sit for a new group of portrait artists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 6 - Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu

    S4:E6

    A new group of portrait artists attempt to capture the likeness of actors Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner and Sope Dirisu on canvas. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 7 - Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani

    S4:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 8 - Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark

    S4:E8

    In the last of the heats, actress Meera Syal, star of stage and screen Sir Derek Jacobi and broadcaster Kirsty Wark sit for a new group of portrait artists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 9 - Lily Cole, Simon Callow
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Lily Cole, Simon Callow

    S4:E9

    It's the semi-final and the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of this week's celebrity sitters - model Lily Cole and actor Simon Callow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 10 - The Final: Emeli Sande
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #10 - The Final: Emeli Sande

    S4:E10

    It's the final and the portrait artists are challenged to paint multi award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sande before the judges pick a series winner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 4 Episode 11 - The Winner's Story
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #11 - The Winner's Story

    S4:E11

    This special film follows the winner of Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 as they paint a commissioned portrait of Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year" season 4. It scored 7.9/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe".