The Great Pottery Throw Down

About The Great Pottery Throw Down

"The Great Pottery Throw Down" is a British television show that originally aired on BBC. Created by Love Productions, the show is a competitive series, pitting aspiring potters against each other. Participants must exhibit their skills across a variety of techniques and disciplines, everything from throwing to hand building, with each episode bringing new challenges. The show aims to find the best home potter amongst the contestants.

Making / Production

Produced by Love Productions, who are also behind hits like "The Great British Bake Off", the show was first broadcasted on BBC Two in 2015. After its third series, the show was transferred over to Channel 4. The show is filmed in Stoke-on-Trent, known historically as a hub for pottery in England.

Actors

• Keith Brymer Jones: A renowned British potter, Jones brings his vast knowledge of the art to the role of judge. He is known for his emotional reactions to the pieces showcased.
• Sara Cox: The host for the first three series, Cox brought a cheerful presence and a deep appreciation for the craft of pottery.
• Kate Malone: Another well-respected British potter, Malone serves as the second judge, providing critiquing and advice along with Jones.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is filmed at the Middleport Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, an area known as "The Potteries."
• In each episode, the potter with the worst performance is eliminated.
• The most successful potter at the end of the series is awarded a trophy and the title of "Top Potter."

Quotes

• "Get ready, because someone is going out on a high." - Sara Cox
• "The trick with pottery is to keep breathing." - Kate Malone
• "I love this job." - Keith Brymer Jones

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme song of the series is an instrumental tune, capturing the exciting ambiance of the competition.
• Various other instrumental pieces are used throughout the series to emphasize the tension and drama of the competition.