Name: The Big Painting Challenge
Genre: Reality
Cast: Daphne Todd, David Dibosa, Richard Coles, Mariella Frostrup, Lachlan Goudie

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Passionate amateur artists undertake an intensive, six-week, artistic boot camp in a bid to perfect their skills and be crowned the overall champion.

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Directors: Paul Newton
Produced by: Bex Hevingham, Louisa Gray

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Facts

February 12, 2017 · May 6, 2018 · Still running

First aired: February 12, 2017
Latest episode: May 6, 2018
Status: Still running
Length: 2 seasons · 12 episodes
Genres: Reality
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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Is The Big Painting Challenge worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Big Painting Challenge okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Big Painting Challenge?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2017, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch The Big Painting Challenge?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Big Painting Challenge?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.