Synopses

January 20, 2021

The Great Pottery Throw Down Season One Synopses

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The Great Pottery Throw Down

All Episodes Premiere September 17, 2020

 

S1:E1 “Episode 1”

The search for Britain’s top home potter begins in the heart of the industry, Stoke-on-Trent, where a four-day assignment to make stackable kitchen bowls kicks off the first Throw Down showdown for ten hopeful contestants. 

S1:E2 “Episode 2”

The remaining passionate potters tackle decorative hand basins using a 15,000-year-old coiling technique. Meanwhile, in a fiery Throw Down, the potters attempt to craft sky-high cylinders while blindfolded. 

S1:E3 “Episode 3”

The contestants play with fire for their Main Make, using the 16th Century Raku technique to sculpt ten identical long-necked vases. Later, they have just 15 minutes to duplicate two ornate candlesticks thrown by master potter Keith.

S1:E4 “Episode 4”

In a monumental Main Make with semi-final placement at stake, the remaining ambitious potters activate their green thumbs to build five-foot garden sculptures. Later, will anyone be able to throw a wider plate than Judge Keith? 

S1:E5 “Episode 5”

To secure a spot in the finals, the crafty contestants tackle their most technically demanding challenge yet: creating decorative chandeliers out of bone china. 

S1:E6 “Episode 6”

The remaining contestants leave it all at the wheel for three Grand Finale-sized tests before one is crowned the first ever winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down!