Episodes

1: Clare and Oriane

Feb 7, 2025

Bill Bailey matches a remarkable young woman with cancer, who set up her own charity, with a realist painter to create a new art work.

2: Rizwan and Jack

Feb 14, 2025

Bill Bailey matches life-saving railway worker Rizwan with multimedia artist Jack Dickson to create a stunning portrait.

3: Gill and David

Feb 21, 2025

Bill matches former England goalkeeper turned painter David James with Gill Sayell, a footballing pioneer who played in the unofficial Women’s World Cup in 1971.

4: Christian and Hywel

Feb 28, 2025

Comedian and art lover Bill Bailey matches former soldier and fundraiser Christian with a sculptor to create a lasting legacy.

5: Marva, Lionel and Chloe

Mar 7, 2025

Bill Bailey challenges a young artist to paint Marva and Lionel, who have fostered almost 200 teenagers.

6: Millie and Karen

Mar 14, 2025

Bill matches 20-year-old Millie a campaigner challenging the stereotypes around Down’s syndrome, with Karen Turner, an award-winning, self-taught painter.

Season 5

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