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Portrait Artist of the Year Season 12 Episodes

  • 2013-2025
  • 12 Seasons
  • Family, Reality
  • Watchlist
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In this TV series amateur and professional portrait artist from around the UK compete for a £10,000 commission to paint a celebrity and to have their portrait included in the national gallery. The series starts with several heats in which 9 artists split up in groups of three each paint a different celebrity in front of a backdrop inspired by a famous painter. From each regional round 1 artist moves on to the half finals, from which only three move on to the finals.

Season 12 Episode Guide

Season 12

12 Episodes 2025 - 2025

Episode 1

Alex Jones, Yungblud and Kyla Harris

The first heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees 9 artists creating portraits of television presenter Alex Jones, singer/songwriter/actor Yungblud and filmmaker/artist/writer/activist Kyla Harris.

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Episode 2

Si King, Elif Shafak and Joe Marler

The second heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees 9 artists creating portraits of television presenter and 'Hairy Biker' Si King, writer/activist Eiif Shafak and former Rugby Union player Joe Marler.

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Episode 3

James May, Billy Porter and Emma Barnett

The third heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of television presenter James May, actor and singer Billy Porter broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett.

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Episode 4

Adjoa Andoh, Cat Burns and Clara Amfo

The fourth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of actress Adjoa Andoh, singer-songwriter Cat Burns and radio broadcaster/television presenter Clara Amfo.

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Episode 5

Melvin Odoom, Max Beesley and Emily Atack

The fifth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of radio DJ/television presenter Melvin Odoom, actor/musician Max Beesley and actress/comedian Emily Atack.

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Episode 6

Shane Lynch, Gabby Logan and Beth Rigby

The sixth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of former singer Shane Lynch, television/radio presenter and former rhythmic gymnast Gabby Logan and journalist Beth Rigby.

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Episode 7

Jacob Collier, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Jack Dee

The seventh heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of singer/songwriter/musician Jacob Collier, writer/comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and comedian/actor Jack Dee.

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Episode 8

Jack Rooke, Reece Clarke and Tim Peake

The eighth heat of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees nine artists creating portraits of comedian/writer Jack Rooke, ballet dancer Reece Clarke and former astronaut Tim Peake.

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Episode 9

Mary Berry

The semi-final of the twelfth season features the eight heat winning artists creating portraits of Dame Mary Berry. The judges will select the seasons three finalists.

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Episode 10

Brian Cox

The final of the twelfth season from the Battersea Arts Centre in London sees the three finalists creating portraits of Shakespearean trained multi award winning actor Brian Cox. The judges will select the seasons winner.

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Episode 11

Hannah Fry

The twelfth season Portrait Artist of The Year winner Chloe Barnes undertakes a £10,000 prize commission of mathematician, author and broadcaster Hannah Fry for the Royal Society.

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Episode 12

Best of Series 12

Best Of Episode recaps Series 12 of Portrait Artist of the Year.

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