S08 Episode 1

Gabrielle, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Grace Neutral

The contestants are challenged to paint singer Gabrielle, actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and television presenter Grace Neutral. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 13 Oct 2021

S08 Episode 2

Gyles Brandreth, Karen Gibson, Sophie Cookson

The contestants are challenged to paint actor and presenter Gyles Brandreth, conductor Karen Gibson, and actress Sophie Cookson. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 20 Oct 2021

S08 Episode 3

Alexa Chung, Nish Kumar, Philip Glenister

The contestants are challenged to paint author Alexa Chung, comedian Nish Kumar, and actor Philip Glenister. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 27 Oct 2021

S08 Episode 4

Celeste, Lydia West, Alastair Campbell

The contestants are challenged to paint singer-songwriter Celeste, actress Lydia West, and journalist Alastair Campbell. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 3 Nov 2021

S08 Episode 5

Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Skinner, Polly Walker

The contestants are challenged to paint actress Kelly Macdonald, actor Hugh Skinner, and actress Polly Walker. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 10 Nov 2021

S08 Episode 6

David Olusoga, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sergei Polunin

The contestants are challenged to paint historian David Olusoga, scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 17 Nov 2021

S08 Episode 7

Chris Packham, Arlene Phillips, Ali Jawad

The contestants are challenged to paint naturalist Chris Packham, choreographer Arlene Phillips, and powerlifter Ali Jawad. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 24 Nov 2021

S08 Episode 8

Ian Hislop, Emma Dabiri, Daniel Mays

The contestants are challenged to paint journalist Ian Hislop, author Emma Dabiri, and actor Daniel Mays. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 1 Dec 2021

S08 Episode 9

Semi-Final: Nick Mason

The contestants are challenged to paint Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 8 Dec 2021

S08 Episode 10

Final: Barry Humphries

In the final, the three remaining artists paint the Australian actor Barry Humphries. The winner is revealed.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 15 Dec 2021

S08 Episode 11

Nicola Benedetti

The winning artist creates a commissioned portrait of Violinist Nicola Benedetti.

1 h 0 mins · Wed, 22 Dec 2021

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