Portrait Artist of the Year - 2023

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Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East

1 - Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, Fleur East

Air Date: October 11, 2023

In the first heat, a new crop of artists look to make a strong impression with the judges by making a portrait of one of three familiar faces, featuring Richard Curtis, Emma Freud, and Fleur East.

Jay Rayner, Nihal Arthanayake, Susanna Reid

2 - Jay Rayner, Nihal Arthanayake, Susanna Reid

Air Date: October 18, 2023

The 2nd heat of the tenth season from the Battersea Arts Centre features 9 artists creating portraits of radio and TV presenter Nihal Arthanayake, journalist and food critic Jay Rayner and television presenter and journalist Susanna Reid.

Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney

3 - Rory Stewart, Ainsley Harriott, Rob Delaney

Air Date: October 25, 2023

The 3rd heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of academic/diplomat/author/broadcaster/former soldier/former politician Rory Stewart, chef/television presenter Ainsley Harriott and comedian/actor/writer Rob Delaney.

Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

4 - Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

Air Date: November 1, 2023

Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, and Philippa Perry strike a pose as this week's sitters as the painters put their artistic flair to the test to immortalise the three famous faces on canvas.

Nigel Havers, Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori

5 - Nigel Havers, Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori

Air Date: November 8, 2023

The 5th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of actor/presenter Nigel Havers, news reader/journalist Mishal Husain and business person Vanessa Kingori OBE.

Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas

6 - Josh Widdicombe, Nicky Spence, Shirley Ballas

Air Date: November 15, 2023

The 6th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of comedian/actor/presenter Josh Widdicombe, tenor Nicky Spence and dancer/television personality Shirley Ballas.

Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush

7 - Joe Sugg, Daryl McCormack, Lenny Rush

Air Date: November 22, 2023

The 7th heat of the 10th season features 9 artists creating portraits of social media creator and reality television contestant Joe Sugg, actor Daryl McCormack and actor/television presenter Lenny Rush.

Emma Bunton

8 - Emma Bunton

Air Date: November 29, 2023

The semi-final of the tenth season features the seven heat winning artists and one surprise addition, creating portraits of singer, songwriter and media personality Emma Bunton. The judges will select the seasons three finalists.

Joan Bakewell

9 - Joan Bakewell

Air Date: December 6, 2023

The final of the tenth season features the three finalists creating a portrait of broadcaster, author and presenter of Artist of the Year Joan Bakewell. The judges will select the seasons winner who will receive a £10,000 prize commission.

Winners Story

10 - Winners Story

Air Date: December 6, 2023

The winner embarks on their £10,000 prize commission to create a portrait of Dr Jane Goodall for the National Portrait Gallery.

Best of

11 - Best of

Air Date: December 13, 2023

Look back on the best moments from the tenth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.