The Great Pottery Throw Down is a British reality competition series that celebrates the ancient craft of pottery. Set in Stoke-on-Trent, the historic heart of British ceramics, the show brings together talented amateur potters from across the country to test their skills in a series of increasingly challenging tasks. Each week, contestants face three distinct tests: a hand-building challenge that pushes their creativity, a technical challenge where they must replicate a specific piece without instructions, and a spectacular throw-down that showcases their abilities on the potter's wheel. Judges assess each creation based on technical skill, craftsmanship, and artistic vision. The competition takes place in a purpose-built pottery studio where participants work with various clays, glazes, and firing techniques. With its warm, supportive atmosphere and genuine appreciation for the craft, the show highlights both the meditative beauty of working with clay and the precision required to master this demanding art form. Only one potter can be crowned the champion.
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9×10 |
The Final: Mini Model Theatres |
Mar 8, 2026 |
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9×9 |
Mosaics and Water Fountains |
Mar 1, 2026 |
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9×8 |
Body Part Pots and Sculptures |
Feb 22, 2026 |
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9×7 |
Floral Posies and Vases |
Feb 15, 2026 |
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9×6 |
Terracotta Tagines |
Feb 8, 2026 |
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9×5 |
Seaside Souvenir Sets & Candlestick Holders |
Feb 1, 2026 |
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9×4 |
Raku Week and Animal Sculptures |
Jan 25, 2026 |
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9×3 |
Puzzle Jugs and a Surprise Challenge |
Jan 18, 2026 |
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9×2 |
Bookends and Brickmaking |
Jan 11, 2026 |
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9×1 |
Soup Sets and Galleried Jars |
Jan 4, 2026 |
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season 8 |
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8×10 |
The Final |
Mar 9, 2025 |
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8×9 |
Hellmouth Fireplaces |
Mar 2, 2025 |
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8×8 |
Double Gourd Vases and a Posset Pot |
Feb 23, 2025 |
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8×7 |
Bird Baths and a Sculpting Challenge |
Feb 16, 2025 |
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8×6 |
Vegetable Lamps and a Double-Walled Challenge |
Feb 9, 2025 |
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8×5 |
Shop Fronts and Greek Psykter Vases |
Feb 2, 2025 |
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8×4 |
Raku Vessels and a Decorative Challenge |
Jan 26, 2025 |
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8×3 |
Noah's Ark and Potties |
Jan 19, 2025 |
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8×2 |
Mantlepiece Clock and Blindfold Challenge |
Jan 12, 2025 |
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8×1 |
A Salad Set and Sangria Jugs |
Jan 5, 2025 |
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The Festive Pottery Throw Down |
Dec 26, 2025 |
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season 7 |
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7×10 |
The Final |
Mar 10, 2024 |
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7×9 |
Bathroom Week |
Mar 3, 2024 |
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7×8 |
Vintage Water Filters and a Coffee Filter |
Feb 25, 2024 |
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7×7 |
Illuminating Light Sculptures |
Feb 18, 2024 |
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7×6 |
Novelty Teapots & Majolica Mugs |
Feb 11, 2024 |
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7×5 |
Water Features and Hedgehog Houses |
Feb 4, 2024 |
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7×4 |
Raku Week and Animal Busts |
Jan 28, 2024 |
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7×3 |
Staffordshire Flatbacks and a Surprise Challenge |
Jan 21, 2024 |
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7×2 |
Gluggle Jug and a Surprise Blindfold Challenge |
Jan 14, 2024 |
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7×1 |
Roast Dinner Set and Identical Side Plates |
Jan 7, 2024 |
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The Festive Pottery Throw Down |
Dec 26, 2024 |
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season 6 |
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6×10 |
The Final: Pyramid Vase and Sgraffito Globe |
Mar 12, 2023 |
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6×9 |
Turkish Bath Sinks and Moorcroft Tube Lining |
Mar 5, 2023 |
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6×8 |
Abstract Coffee Set and Rice Bowls |
Feb 26, 2023 |
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6×7 |
Endangered Animal Sculptures and a Tall Vase |
Feb 19, 2023 |
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6×6 |
Embossed Table Light and Decadent Design Skills |
Feb 12, 2023 |
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6×5 |
Gargoyles and Chimney Pots |
Feb 5, 2023 |
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6×4 |
Hanging Planters and a Decorative Challenge |
Jan 29, 2023 |
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6×3 |
Trio of Birds and Hot Water Bottle Challenge |
Jan 22, 2023 |
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6×2 |
Keepsake Box and Blindfold Challenge |
Jan 15, 2023 |
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6×1 |
Birthday Tea Set and Handleless Jug |
Jan 8, 2023 |
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The Festive Pottery Throw Down |
Dec 25, 2023 |
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season 5 |
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5×10 |
The Final: Garden Totem Sculpture & a Devil's Work Challenge |
Mar 6, 2022 |
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5×9 |
Urinals and Wedgwood Jasperware |
Feb 27, 2022 |
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5×8 |
Self-Sculpture, Sawdust Kilns and Candlesticks |
Feb 20, 2022 |
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5×7 |
Wildlife Week and Hand-Built Table Lamps |
Feb 13, 2022 |
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5×6 |
1960s Glazed Vessels & Repeating Patterns |
Feb 6, 2022 |
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5×5 |
Character Gnomes and a Sea Kale Forcer |
Jan 30, 2022 |
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5×4 |
Japanese Tea Set & a Handle Pulling Challenge |
Jan 23, 2022 |
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5×3 |
Inanimate Objects and a Bottle Kiln Challenge |
Jan 16, 2022 |
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5×2 |
Pendulum Wall Clock |
Jan 9, 2022 |
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5×1 |
Crockery Set and Ceramic Milk Bottles |
Jan 2, 2022 |
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The Festive Pottery Throw Down |
Dec 25, 2022 |
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season 4 |
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4×10 |
The Final: 1920s Art Deco Punch Bowl & Decanters |
Mar 14, 2021 |
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4×9 |
A Pedestal Sink & a Chamber Pot |
Mar 7, 2021 |
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4×8 |
Native American Acoma Pottery & an Alabama Ring Bottle |
Feb 28, 2021 |
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4×7 |
Animal Water Feature & a Strawberry Planter |
Feb 21, 2021 |
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4×6 |
Terracotta Cookware & Engraved Tiles |
Feb 14, 2021 |
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4×5 |
Music Legend Busts & Mini Musical Instruments |
Feb 7, 2021 |
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4×4 |
Naked Raku & a Floral Challenge |
Jan 31, 2021 |
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4×3 |
Fruit Bowls & a Blindfolded Throw Down |
Jan 24, 2021 |
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4×2 |
3D Slab-Build & Handmade Bricks |
Jan 17, 2021 |
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4×1 |
Cheese Set & Port Chalices |
Jan 10, 2021 |
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season 3 |
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3×10 |
Final - Mad Hatter's Tea Set |
Mar 11, 2020 |
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3×9 |
Semi-Final - Victorian Week and a Fully Functioning Toilet |
Mar 4, 2020 |
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3×8 |
Quarter-Final - Ginger Jars and a Scraffito Challenge |
Feb 26, 2020 |
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3×7 |
Handmade Tiles & a Chimney |
Feb 19, 2020 |
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3×6 |
Nude Greek Statues & Greek Jugs |
Feb 12, 2020 |
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3×5 |
Matching Lamp Bases & a Ceramic Challenge |
Feb 5, 2020 |
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3×4 |
Multi-Coloured Slip Cast & Blindfolded Throwing |
Jan 29, 2020 |
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3×3 |
Raku & Animal Figurines |
Jan 22, 2020 |
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3×2 |
Chess Set & Mini Vases |
Jan 15, 2020 |
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3×1 |
Breakfast Set & Egg Cups |
Jan 8, 2020 |
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season 2 |
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season 1 |
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