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Rolf Harris said: "I am thrilled to bits, hoping that I do a painting that is representational of the way the Queen looks and her obvious charm and friendly quality, rather than the very formal.
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"I want to get the real person rather than the State image and I'd like to make my painting more impressionistic than photographic.
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"My hero painting of the Queen was one done by William Dargie in 1954 and I just hope I can do one as charming and representative of the lady as that.
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"I am overwhelmed and hope I don't get stage fright and panic!"
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The programme will delve into the world of royal portraiture, focusing on one of the most painted women of modern times.
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More than 120 official portraits have been painted of the Queen throughout her life, each with its own unique style and interpretation.
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Artists who have painted the Queen range from Dame Laura Knight to Lucien Freud.
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As Rolf tackles his own portrait of her, he will explore the whole history of royal portraiture, looking at paintings of monarchs through time and the artists who painted them.
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Â鶹Éç ONE Controller Peter Fincham said: "This will be a unique television event. It's a huge coup for the Â鶹Éç to be able to show Rolf painting such a great supporter of the arts, the Queen.
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"We're delighted that permission has been granted - it's a painting everyone will want to see."
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Notes to Editors
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