Extraordinary Portraits is an Arts programme.

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Extraordinary Portraits

The comedian invites artist Caroline Pool to paint Eddie, aka Iron Gran, an inspiring 82-year-old who has completed eight Ironman triathlons. After losing her husband in her fifties, Eddie started running long distances to help her cope. At 60 she learned how to swim and at 72, she became the oldest British woman to ever complete an Ironman triathalon, 10 years later she shows no signs of slowing down. Caroline faces the dilemma, should she capture Eddie's fun-loving energy or reveal something quieter and more reflective beneath the surface?

Genre: Arts

Running Time: 30 minutes (approx)

When is Extraordinary Portraits next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Two England Tomorrow, 7:30pm and on BBC Two England HD Tomorrow, 7:30pm. See more...

Main Cast

Image for Bill BaileyBill Bailey
Dan Bowen
Mike Morley
Adebanji Alade
Brock Elbank
Jemisha Maadhavji
Daniel Bowen
Tinie
Roxana Halls
Mike Crawford
Peter Coventry
Tinie Tempah
Richard Thomas