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The Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8

Every episode of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8!

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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 8 Episode 1 - Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral

    S8:E1

    The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 2 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

    S8:E2

    The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 3 - Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

    S8:E3

    The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 4 - Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

    S8:E4

    The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 5 - Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker

    S8:E5

    The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 6 - David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin

    S8:E6

    The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 7 - Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

    S8:E7

    The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 8 - Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays

    S8:E8

    The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 9 - Semi-Final: Nick Mason
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Semi-Final: Nick Mason

    S8:E9

    The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 10 - Final: Barry Humphries
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Final: Barry Humphries

    S8:E10

    In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Portrait Artist of the Year Season 8 Episode 11 - Nicola Benedetti
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Nicola Benedetti

    S8:E11

    The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral" is the best rated episode of "Portrait Artist of the Year" season 8. It scored 8/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson".