The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021

Siobhán McSweeney hosts the battle of the clay, as 12 of Britain’s best home potters compete to become champion of the wheel

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 10

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 10

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 10: Siobhán McSweeney, the talented and charismatic host, takes center stage as she presides over the spectacular grand finale of the highly anticipated pottery contest. Transporting viewers back in time to the glamorous era of the 1920s, this extraordinary event immerses participants and spectators alike in a captivating world of art deco splendor. The contestants, skilled artisans in their own right, are presented with a series of exhilarating challenges inspired by the art deco movement.     Their first task is to create a magnificent punch bowl, a true testament to their craftsmanship […]

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 9

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 9

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 9: The four remaining contestants face their biggest challenge to date. They must make a decorative chamber pot and a fully functional pedestal sink, before judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller decide which three potters will be going through to the final. Siobhán McSweeney hosts the semi-final of the pottery contest. Taking center stage for the exhilarating semi-final of the captivating pottery contest is none other than the talented and charming Siobhán McSweeney, who has gracefully led the competition thus far. This episode represents an unprecedented milestone in the journey of our

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 8 - A Journey Into the World of Acoma Pottery

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 8

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 8: In the greatly anticipated quarter-final round of the competition, the remaining exceptionally talented potters find themselves confronted with a truly one-of-a-kind challenge, inspired by the intricate designs and rich cultural heritage of Native American Acoma pottery. To triumph in this formidable test, they must skillfully fire their pots using a highly unconventional technique that calls for cow dung as their primary fuel source, adding an unexpected twist to the contest.     The esteemed panel of expert judges, comprised of Rich Miller and Keith Brymer Jones, have ingeniously crafted an equally demanding

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 7

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 7

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 7: As Garden Week unfolds in the pottery world, the remaining talented potters are put to the test with a uniquely green-fingered challenge. Tasked with crafting animal water features and throwing strawberry planters, these amateur artists are keen to demonstrate their remarkable skills, imagination, and fearless design prowess. Despite the pressure, the competitors showcase their unwavering dedication to their craft, proving that it’s the effort that truly counts.     Under the watchful eyes of esteemed judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller, the potters strive to turn on the waterworks and secure

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 6

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 6

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 6: It’s Terracotta Week in the pottery, and the potters are tasked to make their own range of cookware. Judge Rich Miller sets a second terracotta challenge to engrave tiles, before he and fellow judge Keith Brymer Jones decide who will be potter of the week and who will be leaving the competition. Siobhan McSweeney hosts.     During Terracotta Week at the pottery studio, talented potters face the thrilling challenge of creating their own range of cookware. As a second task, Judge Rich Miller tests their skills by requiring them to engrave

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 5

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 5

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 5: This week at the pottery studio, a musical extravaganza unfolds as the talented potters remaining in the competition turn their attention to crafting life-like busts of legendary music icons. To kick off this melodic week, a surprise special message from a renowned and iconic artist sets the stage and inspires the contestants in their creative pursuits. Following the initial challenge, the potters then face a rather intricate second task: constructing miniature musical instruments with painstaking detail and precision. This fiddly endeavour will test the limits of their pottery skills and showcase their

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 4

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 4

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 4: During the pottery’s bare Raku week, potters strive to captivate judges Rich Miller and Keith Brymer Jones as they craft, polish, and fire two vases. In the spot test, guest judge and flower-making connoisseur Rita Floyd presents a botanical challenge. Who will earn the title of Potter of the Week, and who will be departing the pottery? Hosted by Siobhan McSweeney.       The Great Pottery Throw Down has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide since its debut in 2015. The 2021 season showcased exceptional talent, with potters of

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 3

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 3

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 3: The 10 remaining potters are challenged to make a bowl full of realistic ceramic fruits, and face a blindfolded throw down with a twist, as judges Rich Miller and Keith Brymer Jones decide who will be named potter of the week and who will be heading home. Siobhan McSweeney hosts       The Great Pottery Throw Down has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide since its debut in 2015. The 2021 season showcased exceptional talent, with potters of various backgrounds and skill levels competing to become Britain’s best amateur

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 2

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 2

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 2: The 11 remaining contestants slab-build a 3D building. Plus, Rich Miller tasks the potters to handmake bricks, as he and fellow judge Keith Brymer Jones decide who will be named potter of the week and who will be leaving the pottery.         The Great Pottery Throw Down has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide since its debut in 2015. The 2021 season showcased exceptional talent, with potters of various backgrounds and skill levels competing to become Britain’s best amateur potter. The 2021 season featured twelve contestants, each

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 1

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 1

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 episode 1: Siobhan McSweeney hosts the 2021 series as 12 of Britain’s best home potters compete to become champion. In this first episode, judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller set the potters two challenges against the clock – to throw a cheese set and port chalices.       The Great Pottery Throw Down has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide since its debut in 2015. The 2021 season showcased exceptional talent, with potters of various backgrounds and skill levels competing to become Britain’s best amateur potter. The 2021 season featured

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