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Episode 1

Episode number: 1

Overview: Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host.

Episode 2

Episode number: 2

Overview: The contestants are challenged to paint DJ Trevor Nelson, actor and director Noel Clarke and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Episode 3

Episode number: 3

Overview: The contestants are challenged to paint former Strictly judge Len Goodman, rapper Tinie Tempah and actress Harriet Walter. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Asim Chaudhry, Russell Tovey and Doreen Mantle

Episode number: 4

Overview: The contestants are challenged to paint comedian Asim Chaudhry, actor Russell Tovey and actress Doreen Mantle. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

John Cooper Clarke, Fearne Cotton and Haydn Gwynne

Episode number: 5

Overview: The contestants are challenged to paint poet John Cooper Clarke, TV presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Haydn Gwynne. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Ricky Wilson, Adrian Dunbar and Zawe Ashton

Episode number: 6

Overview: The nine contestants are challenged to paint Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar and actress Zawe Ashton. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present

Ken Stott, Mike Leigh and Lydia Leonard

Episode number: 7

Overview: The nine contestants are challenged to paint actor Ken Stott, director Mike Leigh and actress Lydia Leonard. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili

Episode number: 8

Overview: The nine contestants are challenged to paint Deborah Findlay, Wunmi Mosaku and Omid Djalili. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan present.

Elaine Paige

Episode number: 9

Overview: The semi-final sees the remaining artists attempt to impress the judges with their portraits of musical theatre star Elaine Paige. Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell present.

Lemn Sissay

Episode number: 10

Overview: It's the last chance for the finalists to impress the judges. Who will win the commission to paint legend Nile Rodgers?

Nile Rodgers

Episode number: 11

Overview: It's the moment we've all been waiting for as the winner embarks on their commission to paint icon Nile Rodgers.