E1 - David Tennant, Michaela Coel, James Morrison

Aired: January 16, 2018

Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star portrait artist. The celebrity sitters opening the series are David Tennant, Michaela Coel and James Morrison.

E2 - Noel Fielding, Reggie Yates, Daphne Selfe

Aired: January 23, 2018

Comedian Noel Fielding, TV presenter Reggie Yates and model Daphne Selfe are the celebrity sitters this week as a group of artists attempts to impress the judges.

E3 - Ross Kemp, Freddie Fox, Vicky McClure

Aired: January 30, 2018

Investigative journalist Ross Kemp, actor Freddie Fox and Broadchurch star Vicky McClure strike a pose for a new group of portrait artists.

E4 - Rachel Hunter, Stefanie Martini, Conleth Hil

Aired: February 06, 2018

This week's famous sitters are model Rachel Hunter, actress Stefanie Martini and Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill as the portrait painting competition continues.

E5 - Elizabeth McGovern, Fiona Shaw, Kadeena Cox

Aired: February 13, 2018

Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Potter film star Fiona Shaw and Paralympic gold medalist Kadeena Cox sit for a new group of portrait artists.

E6 - Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Sope Dirisu

Aired: February 20, 2018

A new group of portrait artists attempt to capture the likeness of actors Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner and Sope Dirisu on canvas. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.

E7 - Michael Ball, Robert Bathurst, Anita Rani

Aired: February 27, 2018

E8 - Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi, Kirsty Wark

Aired: March 06, 2018

In the last of the heats, actress Meera Syal, star of stage and screen Sir Derek Jacobi and broadcaster Kirsty Wark sit for a new group of portrait artists.

E9 - Lily Cole, Simon Callow

Aired: March 13, 2018

It's the semi-final and the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of this week's celebrity sitters - model Lily Cole and actor Simon Callow.

E10 - The Final: Emeli Sande

Aired: March 20, 2018

It's the final and the portrait artists are challenged to paint multi award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sande before the judges pick a series winner.

E11 - The Winner's Story

Aired: March 20, 2018

This special film follows the winner of Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 as they paint a commissioned portrait of Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall.