The Great Pottery Throw Down

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 the craft of pottery rather than baking or sewing.

The Great Pottery Throw Down
GenreReality
Presented bySara Cox
Melanie Sykes
Siobhán McSweeney
JudgesKeith 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 originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series4
No. of episodes34
Production
Production locationsMiddleport Pottery, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, UK (2015-2020)
Gladstone Pottery Museum, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom (2021-)
Running time60 minutes
Production companyLove Productions
Distributor
BBC Worldwide

HBO Max (United States)

Release
Original networkBBC Two
More4
Channel 4
Picture format16:9
Audio formatStereo
Original release3 November 2015 (2015-11-03) 
present
Chronology
Related showsThe Great British Bake Off
The Great British Sewing Bee
External links
Channel 4 Website
BBC Website

For the first two seasons, the presenter was Sara Cox and the expert judges were Kate Malone and Keith Brymer Jones.[1][2] Also appearing across all three series is 'kiln man Rich', Richard Miller, who acts as show's behind-the-scenes technician.[3]

Having been axed 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, 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]

In July 2020, HBO Max secured the rights to distribute the show in the United States, where it premiered on 17 September 2020.[8]

Series overview

Series Episodes Premiere Finale Winner Average UK viewers
(millions)
1 6 3 November 2015 8 December 2015 Matthew 2.39
2 8 2 February 2017 23 March 2017 Ryan 3.34
3 10 8 January 2020 11 March 2020 Rosa TBA
4 10 10 January 2021 14 March 2021 TBA TBA

Series 1 (2015)

Potters

Potter Age Occupation Hometown
James 31 Vet Bristol
Jane 40 College tutor North Wales
Jim 52 Part-time painter and decorator Bognor Regis
Joanna 42 Parish Councillor West Sussex
Matthew 23 Teacher Giggleswick
Nigel 52 Builder Bakewell
Rekha 49 Conceptual artist Buckinghamshire
Sally-Jo 33 Interior designer Petersfield
Sandra 52 Project Manager Leeds
Tom 41 Retired Army Major Gloucestershire

Results summary

Elimination chart
Potter123456
MatthewBPWinner
JimBPFinalist
Sally-JoFinalist
TomBPFinalist
JaneOUT
SandraOUT
JamesOUT
JoannaLEFT
NigelOUT
RekhaOUT

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

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Stackable Kitchen BowlsPullingEgg Cups
JamesN/A6th23
Jane7th28
Jim2nd32
Joanna4th18
Matthew5th28
Nigel8th23
Rekha9th19
Sally-Jo3rd31
Sandra10th20
Tom1st36

Episode 2

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Decorative Hand BasinSurface DesignTallest Cylinder
JamesN/A9th15 cm
Jane2nd20 cm
Jim6th19 cm
Joanna7th17.5 cm
Matthew1st22 cm
Nigel8th13 cm
Sally-Jo5th12 cm
Sandra3rd18 cm
Tom4th20 cm

Episode 3

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Long-necked VasesSlip DecorationOrnate Candlestick Copies
JamesN/A4th6th
Jane6th5th
Jim5th3rd
Joanna
Matthew3rd1st
Sally-Jo2nd7th
Sandra6th4th
Tom1st1st

Episode 4

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Garden SculptureStrawberry PotWidest Plate
JaneN/A5th33 cm
6th
Jim1st36 cm
5th
Matthew4th36.5 cm
1st
Sally-Jo3rd32 cm
4th
Sandra6th34 cm
3rd
Tom2nd35 cm
2nd

Episode 5

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Bone China ChandelierBandingClosed Sphere
JaneN/A2nd4th
Jim1st1st
Matthew5th2nd
Sally-Jo4th5th
Tom3rd3rd

Episode 6

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
12-piece Porcelain Tea setThe Devil's WorkHigh-shouldered Jugs
JimN/A4th4th
Matthew2nd2nd
Sally-Jo1st3rd
Tom3rd1st

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) and Johnny Vegas (episode 7).

Potters

Potter Age Occupation Hometown
Cáit 31 Quaker Meeting House worker Reading
Carole 63 Pottery Teacher Hertfordshire
Clover 33 Accountant and Part-time Illustrator London
Daniel 55 Mortgage adviser Hampshire
Elaine 55 Banana import business owner Buckinghamshire
Freya 24 Student London
James 25 Tour guide in National Glass Centre Newcastle upon Tyne
Nam 27 Cage fighter and Kick boxer London
Richard 53 Pub landlord Banbury
Ryan 30 Model Ipswich

Results summary

Elimination chart
Potter12345[a]678
RyanBPBPWinner
CloverBPRunner-up
RichardBPRunner-up
FreyaBPOUT
CáitOUT
NamBPOUT
ElaineBPOUT
JamesOUT
DanielOUT
CaroleOUT

[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

Episode 1

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
16-Piece Dinner SetSponge DecoratingTallest Cone
CáitArt Print Dinner Set7th10th
CaroleLake Dinner Set5th9th
CloverChinese Dinner Set2nd7th
DanielFlower Dinner Set10th8th
ElaineFruit Dinner Set8th2nd
FreyaFloral Dinner Set1st5th
JamesIndustrial Dinner Set4th4th
NamGaming Dinner Set6th6th
RichardRoyalty Dinner Set9th3rd
RyanMotif Dinner Set3rd1st

Episode 2

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
ClockPulling HandlesDouble-Walled Pot
CáitOwl6th7th
CloverTree of Life8th3rd
DanielThe Cog Clock2nd9th
ElainePatchwork Clock1st8th
FreyaMother Time4th4th
JamesUrban Decay9th6th
NamTime Flies3rd5th
Richard17th Century Harvest Jug7th1st
RyanGeometric Clock5th2nd

Episode 3

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Japanese Sake SetLantern CarvingRice Bowls
CáitThe Bottle Kiln8th6
CloverKyūdō3rd12
ElaineButtons2nd8
FreyaSimple Sake4th10
JamesJapanese Tattoo1st6
NamKung Fu Fighting7th13
RichardSake Spout6th8
RyanThe Sake Trail5th11

Episode 4

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Water Feature12 RosesFlower Pots
CáitHomage to Reuben1st7th
CloverThe Lotus Flower2nd4th
ElaineBrighton Pavilion4th2nd
FreyaThe Fruit Tree3rd1st
NamSea Creatures5th3rd
RichardAztec Temple7th6th
RyanSeven Discs6th5th

Episode 5

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Pit Fired VaseHand-building JugsGoblets
CáitWater Pot Vase1st4
CloverDelicate Vase3rd6
FreyaAfrican Drum Vase2nd8
NamMoon Jar5th8
RichardContemporary Vase6th6
RyanRound Belly Vase4th5

Episode 6

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Russian DollsSgraffitoWidest Bowl Blindfolded
CáitThere Was An Old Lady5th3rd
CloverEco Animals1st6th
FreyaTalking Heads6th4th
NamLotus Pods3rd5th
RichardOrgan Jars4th2nd
RyanFisherman's Tail2nd1st

Episode 7

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
ToiletOriginal Piece1-Minute Teapots
CloverStained Glass Toilet3rd3rd
FreyaMother Nature Toilet2nd1st
RichardVictorian Meadow Toilet4th2nd
RyanTurtle Toilet1st4th

Episode 8

PotterMain MakeSpot TestThrow Down
Porcelain LightsTorso SculptingJapanese Lanterns
CloverThe Honey Bee3rd2nd
RichardAutumn Fall2nd3rd
RyanThe Church Organ1st1st

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 29 Warehouse operative County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Flea 33 Full-time mother London
Jacob 23 Studio potter Liverpool
Kit 19 Home potter Cornwall
Leonard 70 Retired company director Cornwall
Matt 30 Professional cycling manager Greater Manchester
Rainna 27 Full-time carer Kent
Ronaldo 31 Art college technician and part time tutor London
Rosa 43 Full-time mother and former fashion designer Buckinghamshire
Rosalind 59 Retired antique shop owner Essex
Sampada 26 Craft assistant and illustrator London
Tom 39 Composer and music teacher Sheffield

Results summary

Elimination chart
Potter12345678910
RosaBPWinner
JacobBPBPBPRunner-up
MattBPRunner-up
ClaireBPBPBPOUT
RosalindBPOUT
RonaldoOUT
RainnaBPOUT
FleaOUT
LeonardOUT
KitOUT
SampadaOUT
TomOUT

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

Episode 1

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
Breakfast SetEgg Cups
Claire'Lily Pads' Breakfast Set13
Flea'Moroccan' Breakfast Set20
Jacob'Liverpool Skyline’ Breakfast Set12
Kit'Cornish Crockery' Breakfast Set8
Leonard'Sailing' Breakfast Set12
Matt'Minimalist' Breakfast Set14
Rainna'Cogs and Rivets' Breakfast Set13
Ronaldo'Coconut Trees' Breakfast Set13
Rosa'Flora and Fauna' Breakfast Set13
Rosalind'Chickens' Breakfast Set10
SampadaAsian Illustrative Breakfast Set10
Tom'Songs' Breakfast Set15

Episode 2

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
Chess Set3 Miniature Vases
ClaireClassical Chess Set2nd
FleaReef Chess Set5th
JacobChinese Dragon & Phoenix Chess Set6th
KitCornish and Devonshire Flags Chess Set3rd
LeonardUnderwater Chess Set11th
MattAbstract Black & White Chess Set1st
RainnaGarden Chess Set4th
RonaldoBajan Chess Set8th
RosaPodgy and Snooty Chess Set10th
RosalindVintage Chess Set9th
SampadaLight & Dark Chess Set7th

Episode 3

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
2 Animal FigurinesNerikomi
ClaireElephant & Calf10th
FleaDove & Hatchling5th
JacobFox & Cub4th
KitRabbit & Kit9th
LeonardFish & Fry2nd
MattPenguin & Chick1st
RainnaPenguin & Chick8th
RonaldoMonkey & Infant7th
RosaDuck & Duckling6th
RosalindFox & Cub3rd

Episode 4

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
2 Slip Cast Multi-Coloured Vases Widest Bowl Blindfolded
ClaireFeather5th
FleaThe Flower Iris6th
JacobOriental Duo3rd
LeonardDahlia Flower Vases2nd
MattMarbles4th
RainnaDover Coastline8th
RonaldoLandscape Tower1st
RosaMother & Child7th
RosalindOwls9th

Episode 5

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
2 Lamp Bases Handwriting
ClaireGrecian8th
FleaCalabashes3rd
JacobShipwrecked4th
MattChattering5th
RainnaWild West Heads2nd
RonaldoDiamonds7th
RosaBeach Pebbles1st
RosalindKnitting Sheep6th

Episode 6

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
Nude Greek SculptureAmphora
ClaireAphrodite Statue1st
JacobAdonis Statue3rd
MattAphrodite Statue2nd
RainnaAdonis StatueN/A[a]
RonaldoAphrodite Statue5th
RosaAdonis Statue4th
RosalindAphrodite Statue6th

[a] Rainna injured herself during the Throw Down and was unable to complete the challenge.

Episode 7

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
40 Fireplace TilesChimney Pot
ClaireArt Deco Style Fireplace Tiles3rd
JacobChinese Proverb Fireplace Tiles2nd
MattManchester Bee Fireplace Tiles1st
RonaldoGolden Ratio Fireplace Tiles4th
RosaScandi Fireplace Tiles5th
RosalindPond Life Fireplace Tiles6th

Episode 8

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
2 Pit-Fired Ginger JarsSgraffito
ClaireScalloped Classic Ginger Jars1st
JacobClassic Ginger Jars3rd
MattGeometric Ginger Jars5th
RosaMale and Female Carp Ginger Jars1st
RosalindOriental-style Ginger Jars4th

Episode 9

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
ToiletTissue Transferring
ClaireTrophy Toilet3rd
JacobToadstool Toilet4th
MattTeacup Toilet1st
RosaGarden Toilet2nd

Episode 10

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
Mad Hatter Tea Set3 Rimmed Bowls on Kick-Wheel
JacobJabberwocky Tea Set1st
MattTopsy-Turvy Tea Set3rd
RosaAlice in Wonderland Tea Set2nd

Series 4 (2021)

In 2021, the series returned to the Channel 4 network, moving to the main station. 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.[9] Siobhan McSweeney joined the series as the main presenter.[10]

Potters

Potter Age Occupation Hometown
Adam 36 Support worker Brighton
Alon 20 Architecture student London
Ara Retired theatre wardrobe manager Folkstone
Hannah Housing project manager Bristol
Henry 25 Retirement home activities organiser Suffolk
Irina Executive ground staff Essex
Jodie NHS scrub nurse Rhondda Valley
Lee Community nurse Huddersfield
Peter 70 Design and technology teacher Milton Keynes
Sally ‘Sal’ 58 Art and design teacher Cornwall
Shenyue 28 Model London
Susan ‘Suz’ 55 Library assistant Aberdeenshire

Results summary

Elimination chart
Potter1234[a]5678910
Adam
AlonBP
HannahBP
Henry
JodieBP
Peter
SalBP
ShenyueBP
LeeOUT
SuzOUT
IrinaOUT
AraOUT

[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

Episode 1

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
Cheese SetPort Chalices
AdamAged Like A Fine Cheese6
AlonOak6
AraZen Cheese Set5
HannahLunch With Grandad5
HenryI Do Like To Brie Beside The Seaside4
IrinaBlue Cheese Set6
JodieDark Desert Highway8 (2nd)
LeeCheesy Bees5
PeterGatsby5
SalMy Dog Loves Cheese8 (1st)
ShenyueA Starry Night8 (3rd)
SuzAll Treasure Is Not Gold5

Episode 2

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
3D Building10 Bricks
AdamLittle Gardeners9th
AlonBeaching City1st
HannahThe Bakery7th
HenryFalmouth Feeling2nd
IrinaGlowing House11th
JodieCasablanca Lighthouse8th
LeeMills of Huddersfield5th
PeterCasa De Curvas3rd
SalCornish Engine House4th
ShenyueEmmanuel College6th
SuzButlers, Bears and Boats10th

Episode 3

PotterMain MakeThrow Down
Fruit BowlCarafe and 4 Beakers Blindfolded
AdamGarden Celebrations5th
AlonSmall Fruit In A World Of Big Bowls4th
HannahFruits I Ate6th
HenryBoys Will Be Boys2nd
JodiePolynesian Paradise9th
LeeFrom The Vine7th
PeterFarm Shop8th
SalI Can Sing A Rainbow3rd
ShenyueI’m No Alan Titchmarsh1st
SuzHeart Of The Forest10th

Episode 4

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
2 Naked Raku Bulbous Vases3 Bone China Daisies
AdamThey'd Run Through Fire For Us2nd
AlonTwisted Obvara Vases4th
HannahSome Ducks1st
HenryBudgie Smuggling5th
JodieArtemis & Athena6th
LeeSeedspiration7th
PeterSeaweed Buoys9th
SalFour Hairs And An Emu3rd
ShenyueA New Beginning8th

Episode 5

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
Musical Legend BustMini Musical Instrument
AdamOzzy Osbourne1st
AlonBruce Springsteen4th
HannahDolly Parton2nd
HenryOzzy Osbourne6th
JodieDame Shirley Bassey3rd
LeeDolly Parton8th
Peter Sir Tom Jones5th
SalDame Shirley Bassey9th
ShenyueEd Sheeran7th

Episode 6

PotterMain MakeSpot Test
3 Terracotta Cooking PotsEngraved Tiles
Adam
Alon
Hannah
Henry
Jodie
Peter
Sal
Shenyue

Ratings

Series 1

Episode
no.
AirdateViewersBBC Two
weekly
ranking[11]
13 November 2015 (2015-11-03)2,245,0008
210 November 2015 (2015-11-10)2,402,00010
317 November 2015 (2015-11-17)2,437,0007
424 November 2015 (2015-11-24)2,160,00011
51 December 2015 (2015-12-01)2,354,0007
68 December 2015 (2015-12-08)2,530,0007

Series 2

Episode
no.
AirdateViewersBBC Two
weekly
ranking[12]
12 February 20172,197,0005
29 February 20172,387,0005
316 February 20172,373,0004
423 February 20172,578,0003
52 March 20172,604,0004
69 March 20172,576,0004
716 March 20173,140,0001
823 March 20173,340,0001

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