The Great Pottery Throw Down
The Great Pottery Throw Down is a British television competition programme first broadcast on BBC Two from 3 November 2015. It is a contest in the style of The Great British Bake Off and The Great British Sewing Bee, but with pottery.
| The Great Pottery Throw Down | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Reality |
| Presented by | Sara Cox Melanie Sykes Siobhán McSweeney Ellie Taylor |
| Judges | Keith Brymer Jones Kate Malone Sue Pryke Richard Miller |
| Opening theme | "I Can't Explain" by The Who (Series 1) "Making Time" by The Creation (Series 2–) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 55 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Middleport Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent, England (2015–2020)
Gladstone Pottery Museum, Stoke-on-Trent, England (2021–) |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Love Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Two (2015–2017) More4 (2020) Channel 4 (2021–present) |
| Original release | 3 November 2015 – present |
| Related | |
| The Great British Bake Off The Great British Sewing Bee | |
Format
In each episode, a group of amateur potters compete to complete two pottery challenges. In the "main make" challenge, contestants undertake a substantial multi-stage creative task: subject to given specifications, they must design a ceramic creation, build it from clay body, and decorate it, and present it to the judges for evaluation after it is fired in the kiln. In between stages of the main make, potters are given a "second challenge", a smaller-scale task testing a specific pottery skill, on which they are ranked from worst to best by the judges. At the end of each episode, the judges designate the best-performing contestant as "potter of the week". The contestant with the worst results is dismissed, and all others return for the following episode; the winner of the final episode is the overall winner of the series.
Broadcast history
For the first two series, the presenter was Sara Cox and the expert judges were Kate Malone and Keith Brymer Jones.[1][2] Also appearing in the first three series was "kiln man Rich", Richard Miller, who acted as the show's behind-the-scenes technician.[3]
After being cancelled by the BBC in 2018, the show returned in January 2020 with a third series on Channel 4's More4, with Brymer Jones continuing as a judge, new co-judge Sue Pryke, and Melanie Sykes as new host.[4][5][6] A fourth series started on Channel 4 in January 2021 with Brymer Jones returning along with new host Siobhán McSweeney and Richard Miller stepping up to become a judge;[7] Miller was replaced as kiln technician by Rose Schmits.[8]
In July 2020, HBO Max secured the rights to distribute the show in the United States, where it premiered on 17 September 2020.[9]
In December 2021, it was announced a fifth series would begin airing in January 2022, with Brymer Jones and Miller returning as judges, and comedian Ellie Taylor joining McSweeney as a host. The show's first Christmas special aired on 26 December 2022 and starred Jenny Eclair, James Fleet, Jamie Laing and Sunetra Sarker as contestants.[10]
Series overview
| Series | Episodes | Premiere | Finale | Winner | Average UK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 November 2015 | 8 December 2015 | Matthew Wilcock | 2.39 |
| 2 | 8 | 2 February 2017 | 23 March 2017 | Ryan Barrett | 3.34 |
| 3 | 10 | 8 January 2020 | 11 March 2020 | Rosa Wiland Holmes | TBA |
| 4 | 10 | 10 January 2021 | 14 March 2021 | Jodie Neale | TBA |
| 5 | 10 | 2 January 2022 | 6 March 2022 | AJ Simpson | TBA |
| Special | 26 December 2022 | James Fleet | TBA | ||
| 6 | 10 | 8 January 2023 | 12 March 2023 | Loïs Gunn | TBA |
Series 1 (2015)
Potters
| Potter | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Greenwood | 31 | Vet | Bristol |
| Jane Williams | 40 | College tutor | North Wales |
| Jim Ranson | 52 | Part-time painter and decorator | Bognor Regis |
| Joanna Morris | 42 | Parish Councillor | West Sussex |
| Matthew Wilcock | 23 | Teacher | Giggleswick |
| Nigel Matthews | 52 | Builder | Bakewell |
| Rekha Sameer | 49 | Conceptual artist | Buckinghamshire |
| Sally-Jo Bond | 33 | Interior designer | Petersfield |
| Sandra Whyles | 52 | Project Manager | Leeds |
| Tom Knowles Jackson | 41 | Retired Army Major | Gloucestershire |
Results summary
| Elimination chart | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Matthew | WIN | Winner | ||||
| Jim | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||
| Sally-Jo | Runner-Up | |||||
| Tom | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||
| Jane | ELIM | |||||
| Sandra | ELIM | |||||
| James | ELIM | |||||
| Joanna | EXIT | |||||
| Nigel | ELIM | |||||
| Rekha | ELIM | |||||
Colour key:
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Potter walked from the series
- Potter got through to the next round
- Potter was one of the least favourite
- Potter was one of the favourites
- Potter was a series finalist
- Potter was the series winner
Episodes
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter walked from the series
- Top Potter
- Winner
Episode 1
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set of Nested Bowls | Pulled Handles | Egg Cups | |
| James | — | ||
| Jane | |||
| Jim | |||
| Joanna | |||
| Matthew | |||
| Nigel | |||
| Rekha | |||
| Sally-Jo | |||
| Sandra | |||
| Tom |
Episode 2
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wash Basin | Surface decorated tiles | Wide bowl | |
| James | — | ||
| Jane | |||
| Jim | |||
| Joanna | |||
| Matthew | |||
| Nigel | |||
| Sally-Jo | |||
| Sandra | |||
| Tom |
Episode 3
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Raku Long-neck Vases | Slip decorating | Candlesticks | |
| James | — | ||
| Jane | |||
| Jim | |||
| Joanna | |||
| Tom | |||
| Sally-Jo | |||
| Sandra | |||
| Matthew |
Episode 4
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft Slab-Built Garden Sculpture | Strawberry Pot | Widest Plate | |
| Jane | — | 5th | 33 cm 6th |
| Jim | 1st | 36 cm 5th | |
| Matthew | 4th | 36.5 cm 1st | |
| Sally-Jo | 3rd | 32 cm 4th | |
| Sandra | 6th | 34 cm 3rd | |
| Tom | 2nd | 35 cm 2nd |
Episode 5
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone China Chandelier | Banding | Closed Sphere | |
| Jane | — | 2nd | 4th |
| Jim | 1st | 1st | |
| Matthew | 5th | 2nd | |
| Sally-Jo | 4th | 5th | |
| Tom | 3rd | 3rd |
Episode 6
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-piece Porcelain Tea set | The Devil's Work | High-shouldered Jugs | |
| Jim | — | 4th | 4th |
| Matthew | 2nd | 2nd | |
| Sally-Jo | 1st | 3rd | |
| Tom | 3rd | 1st |
Series 2 (2017)
The second series began on 2 February 2017 on BBC Two. Some episodes had a guest judge, including Emma Bridgewater (episode 1)[11] and Johnny Vegas (episode 7).[12]
Potters
| Potter | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cáit Gould | 31 | Quaker Meeting House worker | Reading |
| Carole Sender | 63 | Pottery Teacher | Hertfordshire |
| Clover Lee | 33 | Accountant and Part-time Illustrator | London |
| Daniel Pratap | 55 | Mortgage adviser | Hampshire |
| Elaine Wells | 55 | Banana import business owner | Buckinghamshire |
| Freya Bramble-Carter | 24 | Student | London |
| James Douglass | 25 | Tour guide in National Glass Centre | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Nam Tran | 27 | Cage fighter and Kick boxer | London |
| Richard J Parker | 53 | Pub landlord | Banbury |
| Ryan Barrett | 30 | Model | Ipswich |
Results summary
| Elimination chart | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5[a] | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||
| Ryan | WIN | WIN | Winner | |||||||||
| Clover | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||||
| Richard | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||||
| Freya | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||
| Cáit | ELIM | |||||||||||
| Nam | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||
| Elaine | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||
| James | ELIM | |||||||||||
| Daniel | ELIM | |||||||||||
| Carole | ELIM | |||||||||||
[a] Because the judges were unable to agree, no-one was eliminated this week. As a result, two potters were eliminated the following week.
Colour key:
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Potter walked from the series
- Potter got through to the next round
- Potter was one of the least favourite
- Potter was one of the favourites
- Potter was a series finalist
- Potter was the series winner
Episodes
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Winner
Episode 1
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Piece Dinner Set | Sponge Decorating | Tallest Cone | |
| Cáit | Art Print Dinner Set | 7th | 10th |
| Carole | Lake Dinner Set | 5th | 9th |
| Clover | Chinese Dinner Set | 2nd | 7th |
| Daniel | Flower Dinner Set | 10th | 8th |
| Elaine | Fruit Dinner Set | 8th | 2nd |
| Freya | Floral Dinner Set | 1st | 5th |
| James | Industrial Dinner Set | 4th | 4th |
| Nam | Gaming Dinner Set | 6th | 6th |
| Richard | Royalty Dinner Set | 9th | 3rd |
| Ryan | Motif Dinner Set | 3rd | 1st |
Episode 2
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock | Pulling Handles | Double-Walled Pot | |
| Cáit | Owl | 6th | 7th |
| Clover | Tree of Life | 8th | 3rd |
| Daniel | The Cog Clock | 2nd | 9th |
| Elaine | Patchwork Clock | 1st | 8th |
| Freya | Mother Time | 4th | 4th |
| James | Urban Decay | 9th | 6th |
| Nam | Time Flies | 3rd | 5th |
| Richard | 17th Century Harvest Jug | 7th | 1st |
| Ryan | Geometric Clock | 5th | 2nd |
Episode 3
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Raku Sake Set | Lantern Carving | Rice Bowls | |
| Cáit | The Bottle Kiln | 8th | 6 |
| Clover | Kyūdō | 3rd | 12 |
| Elaine | Buttons | 2nd | 8 |
| Freya | Simple Sake | 4th | 10 |
| James | Japanese Tattoo | 1st | 6 |
| Nam | Kung Fu Fighting | 7th | 13 |
| Richard | Sake Spout | 6th | 8 |
| Ryan | The Sake Trail | 5th | 11 |
Episode 4
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Feature | 12 Roses | Flower Pots | |
| Cáit | Homage to Reuben | 1st | 7th |
| Clover | The Lotus Flower | 2nd | 4th |
| Elaine | Brighton Pavilion | 4th | 2nd |
| Freya | The Fruit Tree | 3rd | 1st |
| Nam | Sea Creatures | 5th | 3rd |
| Richard | Aztec Temple | 7th | 6th |
| Ryan | Seven Discs | 6th | 5th |
Episode 5
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit Fired Vase | Hand-building Jugs | Goblets | |
| Cáit | Water Pot Vase | 1st | 4 |
| Clover | Delicate Vase | 3rd | 6 |
| Freya | African Drum Vase | 2nd | 8 |
| Nam | Moon Jar | 5th | 8 |
| Richard | Contemporary Vase | 6th | 6 |
| Ryan | Round Belly Vase | 4th | 5 |
Episode 6
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Dolls | Sgraffito | Widest Bowl Blindfolded | |
| Cáit | There Was An Old Lady | 5th | 3rd |
| Clover | Eco Animals | 1st | 6th |
| Freya | Talking Heads | 6th | 4th |
| Nam | Lotus Pods | 3rd | 5th |
| Richard | Organ Jars | 4th | 2nd |
| Ryan | Fisherman's Tail | 2nd | 1st |
Episode 7
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet | Original Piece | 1-Minute Teapots | |
| Clover | Stained Glass Toilet | 3rd | 3rd |
| Freya | Mother Nature Toilet | 2nd | 1st |
| Richard | Victorian Meadow Toilet | 4th | 2nd |
| Ryan | Turtle Toilet | 1st | 4th |
Episode 8
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcelain Lights | Torso Sculpting | Japanese Lanterns | |
| Clover | The Honey Bee | 3rd | 2nd |
| Richard | Autumn Fall | 2nd | 3rd |
| Ryan | The Church Organ | 1st | 1st |
Series 3 (2020)
After almost a three-year hiatus, the third series began on 8 January 2020 on More4 with new judge Sue Pryke and new host Melanie Sykes.
Potters
| Potter | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Murdock | 29 | Warehouse operative | County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Flea Brudenell-Bruce | 33 | Full-time mother | London |
| Jacob Chan | 23 | Studio potter | Liverpool |
| Kit Andrews | 19 | Home potter | Cornwall |
| Leonard Young | 70 | Retired company director | Cornwall |
| Matt Cronshaw | 30 | Professional cycling manager | Greater Manchester |
| Rainna Erbas | 27 | Full-time carer | Kent |
| Ronaldo Wiltshire | 31 | Art college technician and part time tutor | London |
| Rosa Wiland Holmes | 43 | Full-time mother and former fashion designer | Buckinghamshire |
| Rosalind Worland | 59 | Retired antique shop owner | Essex |
| Sampada Gurung | 26 | Craft assistant and illustrator | London |
| Tom James | 39 | Composer and music teacher | Sheffield |
Results summary
| Elimination chart | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||||||||
| Rosa | WIN | Winner | ||||||||||||||||
| Jacob | WIN | WIN | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||||||||
| Matt | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||||||||||
| Claire | WIN | WIN | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||||||
| Rosalind | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||||||||
| Ronaldo | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Rainna | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||||||||
| Flea | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Leonard | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Kit | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Sampada | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Tom | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
Colour key:
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Potter walked from the series
- Potter got through to the next round
- Potter was one of the least favourite
- Potter was one of the favourites
- Potter was a series finalist
- Potter was the series winner
Episodes
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Winner
Episode 1
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Set | Egg Cups | |
| Claire | Lily Pads Breakfast Set | 13 |
| Flea | Moroccan Breakfast Set | 20 |
| Jacob | Liverpool Skyline Breakfast Set | 12 |
| Kit | Cornish Crockery Breakfast Set | 8 |
| Leonard | Sailing Breakfast Set | 12 |
| Matt | Minimalist Breakfast Set | 14 |
| Rainna | Cogs and Rivets Breakfast Set | 13 |
| Ronaldo | Coconut Trees Breakfast Set | 13 |
| Rosa | Flora and Fauna Breakfast Set | 13 |
| Rosalind | Chickens Breakfast Set | 10 |
| Sampada | Asian Illustrative Breakfast Set | 10 |
| Tom | Songs Breakfast Set | 15 |
Episode 2
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Chess Set | 3 Miniature Vases | |
| Claire | Classical Chess Set | 2nd |
| Flea | Reef Chess Set | 5th |
| Jacob | Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Chess Set | 6th |
| Kit | Cornish and Devonshire Flags Chess Set | 3rd |
| Leonard | Underwater Chess Set | 11th |
| Matt | Abstract Black & White Chess Set | 1st |
| Rainna | Garden Chess Set | 4th |
| Ronaldo | Bajan Chess Set | 8th |
| Rosa | Podgy and Snooty Chess Set | 10th |
| Rosalind | Vintage Chess Set | 9th |
| Sampada | Light & Dark Chess Set | 7th |
Episode 3
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Raku Animal Figurines | Nerikomi | |
| Claire | Elephant & Calf | 10th |
| Flea | Dove & Hatchling | 5th |
| Jacob | Fox & Cub | 4th |
| Kit | Rabbit & Kit | 9th |
| Leonard | Fish & Fry | 2nd |
| Matt | Penguin & Chick | 1st |
| Rainna | Penguin & Chick | 8th |
| Ronaldo | Monkey & Infant | 7th |
| Rosa | Duck & Duckling | 6th |
| Rosalind | Fox & Cub | 3rd |
Episode 4
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Slip Cast Multi-Coloured Vases | Widest Bowl Blindfolded | |
| Claire | Feather | 5th |
| Flea | The Flower Iris | 6th |
| Jacob | Oriental Duo | 3rd |
| Leonard | Dahlia Flower Vases | 2nd |
| Matt | Marbles | 4th |
| Rainna | Dover Coastline | 8th |
| Ronaldo | Landscape Tower | 1st |
| Rosa | Mother & Child | 7th |
| Rosalind | Owls | 9th |
Episode 5
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Lamp Bases | Handwriting | |
| Claire | Grecian | 8th |
| Flea | Calabashes | 3rd |
| Jacob | Shipwrecked | 4th |
| Matt | Chattering | 5th |
| Rainna | Wild West Heads | 2nd |
| Ronaldo | Diamonds | 7th |
| Rosa | Beach Pebbles | 1st |
| Rosalind | Knitting Sheep | 6th |
Episode 6
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Nude Greek Sculpture | Amphora | |
| Claire | Aphrodite Statue | 1st |
| Jacob | Adonis Statue | 3rd |
| Matt | Aphrodite Statue | 2nd |
| Rainna | Adonis Statue | N/A[a] |
| Ronaldo | Aphrodite Statue | 5th |
| Rosa | Adonis Statue | 4th |
| Rosalind | Aphrodite Statue | 6th |
[a] Rainna injured herself during the Throw Down and was unable to complete the challenge.
Episode 7
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Fireplace Tiles | Chimney Pot | |
| Claire | Art Deco Style Fireplace Tiles | 3rd |
| Jacob | Chinese Proverb Fireplace Tiles | 2nd |
| Matt | Manchester Bee Fireplace Tiles | 1st |
| Ronaldo | Golden Ratio Fireplace Tiles | 4th |
| Rosa | Scandi Fireplace Tiles | 5th |
| Rosalind | Pond Life Fireplace Tiles | 6th |
Episode 8
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Pit-Fired Ginger Jars | Sgraffito | |
| Claire | Scalloped Classic Ginger Jars | 1st |
| Jacob | Classic Ginger Jars | 3rd |
| Matt | Geometric Ginger Jars | 5th |
| Rosa | Male and Female Carp Ginger Jars | 1st |
| Rosalind | Oriental-style Ginger Jars | 4th |
Episode 9
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet | Tissue Transferring | |
| Claire | Trophy Toilet | 3rd |
| Jacob | Toadstool Toilet | 4th |
| Matt | Teacup Toilet | 1st |
| Rosa | Garden Toilet | 2nd |
Episode 10
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Mad Hatter Tea Set | 3 Rimmed Bowls on Kick-Wheel | |
| Jacob | Jabberwocky Tea Set | 1st |
| Matt | Topsy-Turvy Tea Set | 3rd |
| Rosa | Alice in Wonderland Tea Set | 2nd |
Series 4 (2021)
In 2021 the series returned to the main Channel 4 network, on Sunday evenings. Broadcasts started on January 10, with Keith Brymer returning as a judge, and with Rich Miller moving from running the kilns to become the second judge.[13] Siobhan McSweeney joined the series as the main presenter.[14] Rose Schmits took over running the kilns.[15]
Potters
| Potter | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Johnson | 36 | Support worker | Brighton |
| Alon Shahar | 20 | Architecture student | London |
| Ara Moradian | 57 | Retired theatre wardrobe manager | Folkestone |
| Hannah Ruth Walker | 30 | Housing project manager | Bristol |
| Henry Moore | 25 | Retirement home activities organiser | Suffolk |
| Irina | 43 | Executive ground staff | Essex |
| Jodie Neale | 35 | NHS scrub nurse | Rhondda Valley |
| Lee Pollard | 44 | Community nurse | Huddersfield |
| Peter White | 70 | Design and technology teacher | Milton Keynes |
| Sally ‘Sal’ Tully | 58 | Art and design teacher | Cornwall |
| Shenyue Ding | 28 | Model | London |
| Susan ‘Suz’ MacInnes | 55 | Library assistant | Aberdeenshire |
Results summary
| Elimination chart | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4[a] | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||||||||
| Jodie | WIN | WIN | Winner | |||||||||||||||
| Adam | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||||||||||
| Peter | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||||||||||
| Hannah | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||||||||
| Alon | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||||||||
| Sal | WIN | WIN | ELIM | |||||||||||||||
| Henry | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Shenyue | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||||||||||
| Lee | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Suz | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Irina | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
| Ara | ELIM | |||||||||||||||||
[a] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming ceased for 7 days to ensure the safety of the potters and crew. As a result, the judges decided not to eliminate anyone.
Colour key:
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Potter walked from the series
- Potter got through to the next round
- Potter was one of the least favourite
- Potter was one of the favourites
- Potter was a series finalist
- Potter was the series winner
Episodes
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Winner
Episode 1
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Set | Port Chalices | |
| Adam | Aged Like A Fine Cheese | 6 |
| Alon | Oak | 6 |
| Ara | Zen Cheese Set | 5 |
| Hannah | Lunch With Grandad | 5 |
| Henry | I Do Like To Brie Beside The Seaside | 4 |
| Irina | Blue Cheese Set | 6 |
| Jodie | Dark Desert Highway | 8 (2nd) |
| Lee | Cheesy Bees | 5 |
| Peter | Gatsby | 5 |
| Sal | My Dog Loves Cheese | 8 (1st) |
| Shenyue | A Starry Night | 8 (3rd) |
| Suz | All Treasure Is Not Gold | 5 |
Episode 2
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Building | 10 Bricks | |
| Adam | Little Gardeners | 9th |
| Alon | Beaching City | 1st |
| Hannah | The Bakery | 7th |
| Henry | Falmouth Feeling | 2nd |
| Irina | Glowing House | 11th |
| Jodie | Casablanca Lighthouse | 8th |
| Lee | Mills of Huddersfield | 5th |
| Peter | Casa De Curvas | 3rd |
| Sal | Cornish Engine House | 4th |
| Shenyue | Emmanuel College | 6th |
| Suz | Butlers, Bears and Boats | 10th |
Episode 3
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Bowl | Carafe and 4 Beakers Blindfolded | |
| Adam | Garden Celebrations | 5th |
| Alon | Small Fruit In A World Of Big Bowls | 4th |
| Hannah | Fruits I Ate | 6th |
| Henry | Boys Will Be Boys | 2nd |
| Jodie | Polynesian Paradise | 9th |
| Lee | From The Vine | 7th |
| Peter | Farm Shop | 8th |
| Sal | I Can Sing A Rainbow | 3rd |
| Shenyue | I’m No Alan Titchmarsh | 1st |
| Suz | Heart Of The Forest | 10th |
Episode 4
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Naked Raku Bulbous Vases | 3 Bone China Daisies | |
| Adam | They'd Run Through Fire For Us | 2nd |
| Alon | Twisted Obvara Vases | 4th |
| Hannah | Some Ducks | 1st |
| Henry | Budgie Smuggling | 5th |
| Jodie | Artemis & Athena | 6th |
| Lee | Seedspiration | 7th |
| Peter | Seaweed Buoys | 9th |
| Sal | Four Hairs And An Emu | 3rd |
| Shenyue | A New Beginning | 8th |
Episode 5
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Legend Bust | Mini Musical Instrument | |
| Adam | Ozzy Osbourne | 1st |
| Alon | Bruce Springsteen | 4th |
| Hannah | Dolly Parton | 2nd |
| Henry | Ozzy Osbourne | 6th |
| Jodie | Dame Shirley Bassey | 3rd |
| Lee | Dolly Parton | 8th |
| Peter | Sir Tom Jones | 5th |
| Sal | Dame Shirley Bassey | 9th |
| Shenyue | Ed Sheeran | 7th |
Episode 6
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Terracotta Cookware Set | 6 Engraved Tiles | |
| Adam | Family Life: Past, Present & Future | 3rd |
| Alon | Lucky Lizards | 7th |
| Hannah | Walks In Lisbon | 6th |
| Henry | Terracotta Tattoos | 8th |
| Jodie | Slip Back In Time | 2nd |
| Peter | The Deep South | 5th |
| Sal | Cooking In, U, It | 1st |
| Shenyue | The Wabi-sabi Set | 4th |
Episode 7
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Water Feature | Strawberry Planter | |
| Adam | Sea Monsters | 7th |
| Alon | Okapi | 3rd |
| Hannah | Dad's Macaw | 6th |
| Henry | Bin There, Done That | 1st |
| Jodie | Wolf Spirit | 5th |
| Peter | Blood Is Thicker Than Water | 4th |
| Sal | A Flamboyant Nude | 2nd |
Episode 8
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Native American Acoma Pots | Alabama Ring Bottle | |
| Adam | The Acoma Treasure | 3rd |
| Alon | Fold | 2nd |
| Hannah | Dazzle Pots | 5th |
| Jodie | Honouring our NHS | 6th |
| Peter | Reflections of White Rock | 4th |
| Sal | Homeland | 1st |
Episode 9
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Pedestal Sink | Chamber Pot | |
| Adam | Mythical Ideas Made Real | 1st |
| Hannah | A Place To Wash | 3rd |
| Jodie | Learn To Fly | 2nd |
| Peter | The Ship That Flew | 4th |
Episode 10
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s Art Deco Party Set | 4 Dollhouse Dinner Sets | |
| Adam | The Roaring 20s: A 100 Year Party | 1st |
| Jodie | Flapper Girl | 2nd |
| Peter | Sunset Over Gladstone | 3rd |
Series 5 (2022)
Potters
| Potter | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Simpson | 21 | Design graduate | Aberdeen |
| Anna McGurn | 57 | Social care facilitator | Fermanagh, Northern Ireland |
| Bill Thomas | 63 | Museum learning assistant | Scarborough |
| Cellan Cox | 23 | 3D design and craft graduate | Brighton |
| Christine Cherry | 57 | Art youth worker | Preston |
| Jenny Cobb | 43 | Full time mum | North Lincolnshire |
| Josh Duarte | 27 | Design and technology teacher | Berkshire |
| Lucinda Lovesey | 58 | Retired NHS therapist | Shropshire |
| Miles Johnson | 50 | Denim designer | Worcestershire |
| Nick Robatto | 43 | Prop Maker | Barry |
| Tom Demeranville | 44 | Product director | Bath |
| Zahra Jabir | 32 | Hospital doctor | Manchester |
Results Summary
| Elimination Chart | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| AJ | WIN | WIN | WIN | Winner | ||||||
| Anna | Runner-Up | |||||||||
| Christine | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||
| Lucinda | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Jenny | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Tom | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Nick | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Cellan | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Miles | ELIM | |||||||||
| Josh | ELIM | |||||||||
| Zahra | ELIM | |||||||||
| Bill | ELIM | |||||||||
Colour Key
- Potter won Pot of the Week.
- Potter was one of the judges' favourites of the week.
- Potter was safe and was through to the next week.
- Potter was one of the judges' least favourites of the week.
- Potter was eliminated.
- Potter was a finalist.
- Potter won the series.
Episodes
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Winner
Episode 1
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Piece Children's Crockery Set | Milk Bottles | |
| AJ | Dinosaur Breakfast | 4 |
| Anna | Great Adventure | 4 |
| Bill | Circus Elephants | 2 (12th) |
| Cellan | Beach Regatta | 4 |
| Christine | Nature Wonderland | 5 (3rd) |
| Jenny | Reach For The Stars | 5 (2nd) |
| Josh | Summer On Two Wheels | 4 |
| Lucinda | We Are All Party Animals! | 3 |
| Miles | Kid Cornwall | 3 |
| Nick | Monster Mayhem | 3 |
| Tom | Fly Me To The Moon | 6 (1st) |
| Zahra | Alice In Wonderland | 3 |
Episode 2
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Decorative Wall Clocks | Pet Bowls (Blindfolded) | |
| AJ | Fantasy Game Club | 9th |
| Anna | What’s in the Box | 3rd |
| Cellan | Sleepy Camper | 1st |
| Christine | Me Time | 11th |
| Jenny | Birdwatching | 2nd |
| Josh | Cabinet of Interests | 5th |
| Lucinda | Rock Around the Clock | 7th |
| Miles | Indian Travels | 4th |
| Nick | TD21 | 6th |
| Tom | Clock-A-Doodle-Do | 8th |
| Zahra | Birds in the Peaks | 10th |
Episode 3
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Ode to Home | Bottle Kiln | |
| AJ | Balgownie Bridge | 1st |
| Anna | The Secret Keepers | 5th |
| Cellan | The Million Pound City | 3rd |
| Christine | A Stitch in Time | 9th |
| Jenny | Steel | 8th |
| Josh | Journey | 7th |
| Lucinda | A Sense of Place | 2nd |
| Miles | The Town in the Orchard | 10th |
| Nick | The Old Harbour, Barry | 4th |
| Tom | The Pulteney Street Penfold Postbox | 6th |
Episode 4
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Raku Japanese Tea Set | Mug Handles | |
| AJ | Scottish Woodlands | 5th |
| Anna | Ah Ya Will, Ya Will, Ya Will, Ya Will | 8th |
| Cellan | Mad Hatter’s Raku Tea Party | 6th |
| Christine | New Beginnings | 2nd |
| Jenny | Fire & Earth | 4th |
| Lucinda | The Way of the Mynd | 1st |
| Miles | Ai-Zome Cha | 9th |
| Nick | Who Wants a Cup of Tea? | 7th |
| Tom | Rockin’ Raku | 3rd |
Episode 5
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Trio of Garden Gnomes | Sea Kale Forcing Jar | |
| AJ | Beach Gnome-ing | 1st |
| Anna | Three Bad Apples | 2nd |
| Cellan | Three Lost Gnomes | 7th |
| Christine | Yes Sir I Can Boogie | 8th |
| Jenny | Winter Sports Gnomes | 5th |
| Lucinda | Festival Gnomes | 6th |
| Nick | The Best of Friends | 4th |
| Tom | Rave Gnomes ‘Avin’ It Large | 3rd |
Episode 6
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Pair of Vintage 60s Vessels | Repeat Pattern | |
| AJ | Opposites Attract | 1st |
| Anna | Groovy Dudes | 4th |
| Christine | A Splash of Colour | 3rd |
| Jenny | Acid Discs & Doughnuts | 2nd |
| Lucinda | Celebrating Circles | 7th |
| Nick | Glo | 5th |
| Tom | Bulbous Beauties | 6th |
Episode 7
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Table Lamps | Make What You Want | |
| AJ | Otter Nonsense | 1st |
| Anna | Bite of Light | 4th |
| Christine | She’s Vulnerable | 3rd |
| Jenny | A Light in the Dark | 2nd |
| Lucinda | Brock | 5th |
| Tom | Ollie the Octopus | 6th |
Episode 8
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract Self-Sculptures | Candlesticks | |
| AJ | Happy Place | 1st |
| Anna | Rounded and Grounded | 5th |
| Christine | Strength | 3rd |
| Jenny | Mother Me | 2nd |
| Lucinda | Respecting Life | 4th |
Episode 9
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Themed Urinals | Wedgwood Jasperware | |
| AJ | A Pee in the Knight | 3rd |
| Anna | A Pot to Pee In | 4th |
| Christine | Lobster Urinal | 2nd |
| Lucinda | That’s the Way to Do It | 1st |
Episode 10
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Totems | ||
| AJ | 8000 Days | 2nd |
| Anna | Onwards and Upwards | 3rd |
| Christine | A Journey of My Life | 1st |
Series 6 (2023)
Potters
| Potter | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Foulds | 23 | Medical Student | Glasgow |
| Christophe Donot | 36 | Architect | London |
| Derek Harbinson | 57 | Journalist, Editor | Tunbridge Wells |
| Fabiola Ladino | 52 | Nanny | London |
| Fliss Rowbotham | 24 | Oil Painter | London |
| George Lodge | 27 | Junior Doctor | Hampshire |
| Helen Baxter | 65 | Retired Headteacher | Kent |
| James Stead | 44 | Art Teacher | Banbury |
| Jon Roynon | 46 | Chartered Structural Engineer | Corsham |
| Loïs Gunn | 36 | Jewellery Designer | Ramsgate |
| Rebecca Norris | 32 | Teacher | Scarborough |
| Vithu Karunakaran | 29 | Bartender, Waiter | Manchester |
Results Summary
| Elimination Chart | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Loïs | WIN | WIN | WIN | Winner | ||||||
| James | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||
| Jon | WIN | Runner-Up | ||||||||
| Caitlin | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Helen | ELIM | |||||||||
| Derek | ELIM | |||||||||
| George | ELIM | |||||||||
| Rebecca | ELIM | |||||||||
| Fabiola | ELIM | |||||||||
| Christophe | ELIM | |||||||||
| Fliss | ELIM | |||||||||
| Vithu | ELIM | |||||||||
Colour Key
- Potter won Pot of the Week.
- Potter was one of the judges' favourites of the week.
- Potter was safe and was through to the next week.
- Potter was one of the judges' least favourites of the week.
- Potter was eliminated.
- Potter was a finalist.
- Potter won the series.
Episodes
- Potter was eliminated
- Potter won Pot of the Week
- Winner
Episode 1
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Birthday Tea Set | Milk Jug | |
| Caitlin | Tea by the Sea | 1st (tied) |
| Christophe | Lucia's | |
| Derek | Queen of the Stone Age | |
| Fabiola | Rebirth | |
| Fliss | Painting Party | |
| George | Safari Birthday | |
| Helen | Cheers Elaine! | |
| James | Family Holidays | 1st (tied) |
| Jon | William's Love of Nature at Home | |
| Loïs | I'm So Proud of You | |
| Rebecca | Just One More Birthday Tea | |
| Vithu | Songkran |
Episode 2
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Keepsake Box | Stacking Mixing Bowls (blindfolded) | |
| Caitlin | Bon Voyage | |
| Christophe | Fly Trap | |
| Derek | You'll ruin your eyes | |
| Fabiola | The power of Dancing | |
| Fliss | The Wave | |
| George | Beehive Boxes | |
| Helen | Finders Keepers | |
| James | Feet of Clay | 1st |
| Jon | I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that! | |
| Loïs | Human Connections | |
| Rebecca | Snoozing with the girls |
Episode 3
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Trio of Birds | Hot Water Bottle | |
| Caitlin | ||
| Christophe | ||
| Derek | ||
| Fabiola | ||
| George | ||
| Helen | ||
| James | ||
| Jon | ||
| Loïs | ||
| Rebecca |
Episode 4
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Raku Hanging Planter | Frilly-necked Vase | |
| Caitlin | ||
| Derek | ||
| Fabiola | ||
| George | ||
| Helen | ||
| James | ||
| Jon | ||
| Loïs | ||
| Rebecca |
Episode 5
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Gargoyle | Chimney Pot | |
| Caitlin | ||
| Derek | ||
| George | ||
| Helen | ||
| James | ||
| Jon | ||
| Loïs | ||
| Rebecca |
Episode 6
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Embossed Table Light | Venetian Mask | |
| Caitlin | ||
| Derek | ||
| George | ||
| Helen | ||
| James | ||
| Jon | ||
| Loïs |
Episode 7
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered Animal Sculpture | Thin-necked Vase | |
| Caitlin | Sid (Three-toed sloth) | |
| Derek | Nuts About Ferrets (Black-footed ferret) | |
| Helen | Galapagos Penguin | |
| James | Sunda Tiger | |
| Jon | Stop Eating Me! (Pangolin) | |
| Loïs | Red Panda | 1st |
Episode 8
| Potter | Main Make | Throw Down |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract Coffee Set | Rice Bowls | |
| Caitlin | A Hole in One | 1st |
| Helen | Déjà Brew | |
| James | Dancing Coffee Set | |
| Jon | Cone You Argue With Gravity | |
| Loïs | Throwing Shape in Sunny Stoke |
Episode 9
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Bath Sinks | Moorcroft Ginger Jar | |
| Caitlin | Auckland to Christchurch | 2nd |
| James | Floral Bloom | 4th |
| Jon | Going Round in Circles | 3rd |
| Loïs | Mindful Moments | 1st |
Episode 10
| Potter | Main Make | Spot Test |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Vase | Sgraffito Globe | |
| James | The Building Blocks of Life | 3rd |
| Jon | Building My Way to Flamboyance | 2nd |
| Loïs | Look How Much I've Grown | 1st |
Reception
Critical response
Reviews of season 4 were mixed. The fourth season holds a Metacritic score of 60 out of 100, based on 4 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16] On Rotten Tomatoes, the fourth season holds an approval rating of 60% based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 6.00/10.[17]
Series 1
| Episode no. | Airdate | Viewers | BBC Two weekly ranking[18] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 November 2015 | 2,245,000 | 8 |
| 2 | 10 November 2015 | 2,402,000 | 10 |
| 3 | 17 November 2015 | 2,437,000 | 7 |
| 4 | 24 November 2015 | 2,160,000 | 11 |
| 5 | 1 December 2015 | 2,354,000 | 7 |
| 6 | 8 December 2015 | 2,530,000 | 7 |
Series 2
| Episode no. | Airdate | Viewers | BBC Two weekly ranking[19] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 February 2017 | 2,197,000 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 February 2017 | 2,387,000 | 5 |
| 3 | 16 February 2017 | 2,373,000 | 4 |
| 4 | 23 February 2017 | 2,578,000 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 March 2017 | 2,604,000 | 4 |
| 6 | 9 March 2017 | 2,576,000 | 4 |
| 7 | 16 March 2017 | 3,140,000 | 1 |
| 8 | 23 March 2017 | 3,340,000 | 1 |
References
- Alastair McKay (6 November 2015), "Catch up TV: The Great British Pottery Throw Down", Evening Standard
- Tim Dowling (11 November 2015), "The Great Pottery Throw Down review: if your pot doesn't make the judge cry, you aren't trying hard enough", The Guardian
- "When pottery gets political…". Stratford-upon-Avon Herald. March 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- Methven, Nicola (20 July 2018). "The Great Pottery Throwdown has been axed by the BBC amidst 'sour grapes' rumour". mirror. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- "The Great Pottery Throw Down | Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- Ault, Richard (22 May 2019). "The Great Pottery Throw Down is coming back (& you could be on the show)". stokesentinel. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- "The Great Pottery Throw Down". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- "Great Pottery Throw Down's new kiln girl is an incredible trans artist who explores gender through ceramics". PinkNews. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- "Great Pottery Throw Down HBO Max Trailer". www.thewrap.com. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- "The Great Festive Pottery Throw Down 2022 line-up: Meet the celebs taking part".
- "BBC Two - The Great Pottery Throw Down, Series 2, Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- "BBC Two - The Great Pottery Throw Down, Series 2, Episode 7". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- "The Great Pottery Throwdown - All 4". channel4.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
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- "Who is trans potter Rose Schmits? Meet The Great Pottery Throw Down's brand new kiln girl". 11 January 2021.
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