Portrait Artist of the Year

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell head to Glasgow for the second heat of the competition to find the nation's best portrait artist. At the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, another 21 artists are vying to impress the judges for the chance to win a £10,000 dream commission to paint author Hilary Mantel, with just four hours to capture celebrity sitters including Paralympic rugby player Michael Kerr, actor John Hannah and Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner.

Genre: Arts

Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)

When is Portrait Artist of the Year next on TV?

It's next showing on Sky Arts April 14th, 5:00pm and on Sky Arts April 15th, 5:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Joan Bakewell
Frank Skinner
Lemn Sissay
Jodie Comer
Georgina Campbell
Courtney Pine
Andi Oliver
Beverley Knight
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Jodie Kidd
David Gandy
Eddie Hall
Jamael Westman
Daniel Lismore
Kate Bryan
Tai Shan Schierenberg
Image for Laura LinneyLaura Linney
Image for Stephen GrahamStephen Graham
Image for Anne ReidAnne Reid
Image for James PurefoyJames Purefoy