The Great Pottery Throw Down is finally returning to screens with a new series kicking off in January, plus a wonderful Christmas special to tide us over until then. So grab a cuppa, it's time to return to the pottery studio!
When does The Great Pottery Throw Down Christmas special air?
The Christmas special will air this Boxing Day (26th December 2024) at 9pm on Channel 4, so mark your calendars!
Who will be on this year's Great Pottery Throw Down Christmas special?
This festive episode will feature many famous faces in addition to our favourite judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller, and the fabulous host Siobhan McSweeney (best known for her role as sister Michael in Derry Girls).
Throwing (excuse the pottery pun!) their hat in the ring this year are Martin Kemp, Rachel Riley, Babatunde Aleshe and Tom Rosenthal. The celebrities will be tasked with two challenges that will put their pottery skills to the test, and will battle it out to be crowned the winner.
Tune in on Boxing Day for lots of wholesome and heartwarming content and a new-found desire to get potting!
A new series is coming soon...
And the excitement doesn't end there! Series 8 of The Great Pottery Throw Down starts this January to brighten up our Sunday evenings. Keep reading to find out all about the brand-new 2025 series.
Your guide to The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025
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- When is The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 on TV?
- What channel is The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 on?
- Where to watch The Great Pottery Throw Down?
- Where is the Great Pottery Throw Down filmed?
- The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 episode guide
- Meet The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 contestants
- Who is the Pottery Throw Down's kiln technician?
- The Great Pottery Throw Down judges
- Meet Siobhan McSweeney, The Great Pottery Throw Down's presenter
- The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024 - series 7
- Who won the Great Pottery Throw Down 2024?
- Who won the Great Pottery Throw Down 2023?
- Who won The Great Pottery Throw Down 2022?
When is The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 on TV?
The new series of the Great Pottery Throw Down will air on Channel 4 on Sunday 5th January at 7.45pm.
What channel is The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 on?
The Great Pottery Throw Down is aired on Channel 4.
The original two seasons were aired on BBC 2 in 2015 and 2017. The show was then bought by Channel 4 and has been a huge success ever since.
Where to watch The Great Pottery Throw Down?
You can watch The Great Pottery Throw Down on Channel 4's on-demand streaming service. You'll be able to watch the show live online as long as you have a TV license.
Alternatively, each episode will be uploaded to Channel 4 after the program airs meaning you can catch up with each episode whenever you like! You can also watch all the episodes from The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 on Channel 4 online.
Where is the Great Pottery Throw Down filmed?
The Great Pottery Throw Down is filmed in Stoke-on-Trent, a city at the heart of the UK which is known for its pottery industry.
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 episode guide
As soon as the series is back, we will update this article each week with a round-up of the latest episode.
So keep this page bookmarked and visit it every week for all the latest pottery gossip and information!
Meet The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 contestants
We will fill you in on this year's contestants as soon as they have been announced. Make sure you're regularly checking in so you don't miss out on their reveal!
Who is the Pottery Throw Down's kiln technician?
Princess will be a familiar face to loyal fans of the show, as she was a contestant on the last series of The Great Pottery Throw Down (series 7).
This year, Princess is back as the kiln technician, taking over from Rose Schmits who was the technician for the previous four series.
Princess was born in French Guyana (and is bilingual) and attended school in France before moving to London with her family. She found clay after a short career as a pastry chef and hasn't looked back since - she's an extremely talented potter, creating some incredible makes in series 7, and really enjoys throwing functional items.
You can see some of Princess' incredible pottery over on her Instagram page.
The Great Pottery Throw Down judges
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 will be judged by TV favourites Rich Miller and Keith Brymer Jones again this year.
Rich Miller
'Kiln man Rich' is back to judge the potter's creations and he's perfect for the job thanks to his wealth of experience.
Richard was the show's behind-the-scenes technician before becoming a judge, which means he's got an eagle-eye for the technical accuracy and techniques used in pottery.
Keith Brymer Jones
We interviewed Keith Brymer Jones back in 2020 about his love of pottery. He's an incredibly talented man and we love how emotional he gets at the contestants' creations! Read our interview with Keith Brymer Jones to learn more about the behind-the-scenes action at the Throw Down HQ.
We also spoke to Keith on our podcast: We've Made It. In this episode, we chatted to Keith about the teacher who inspired him to become a potter, how pottery has helped him to get through some tough times and why some makes on the show make him very emotional!
You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Meet Siobhan McSweeney, The Great Pottery Throw Down's presenter
Irish actress and presenter Siobhan McSweeney has become a beloved member of the Throw Down team.
She's best known for her role as Sister Michael on the hit Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls, for which she won a BAFTA (Best Female Comedy Performance).
She stars in the Disney+ superhero comedy Extraordinary and has appeared in other hit dramas such as: Holding, Death in Paradise, Murdoch Mysteries, The Fall, No Offence and Collateral.
Siobhan has also appeared on the stage in As You Like It and Dancing at Lughnasa at the National Theatre and The Alchemist at the RSC.
She's a supportive presence on The Great Pottery Throw Down and always puts contestants at ease.
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024 - series 7
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024 saw the return of expert judges Rich and Keith and their trusty technician Rose. Irish actress Siobhan was also back on our screens with her trademark blend of warmth and humour.
Series 7 brought back Raku Week, Garden Week and Bathroom Week, as well as some new themes such as novelty, farm animals and salt firing, making it a particularly impressive and entertaining series.
According to the judges, the standard of the competitors in 2024 was higher than ever. "The standard was really high and really, really close," said Keith.
"Every week, it was very difficult. Some potters were amazing decorators, some amazing throwers, some amazing handbuilders. All of them excelled in different parts of ceramics. There was a real mixed bag, but there was such talent in the room," added Rich.
Who won the Great Pottery Throw Down 2024?
The winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024 was the wonderful Donna!
Donna stood out as a true talent and deserving winner with consistent amazing makes over the weeks, plus a showstopping chandelier with a huge ornate design for the final firing.
Who won the Great Pottery Throw Down 2023?
Loïs was the 2023 Pottery Throw Down champion and we couldn't be happier with that result! From day one, Loïs impressed the judges with her artistry, attention to detail, and creative flair.
She grew in confidence over the weeks, creating everything from an abstract tea set to a sculpture of a red panda. As Rich said, 'she injects life into every brushstroke' and this passion made her a worthy winner.
Loïs now has her own pottery studio combining her two favourite things – earrings and clay! Keep up with her work by following her on Instagram.
What makes Loïs special is she gives us something of herself every single time she makes something
Keith
Who won The Great Pottery Throw Down 2022?
The incredible AJ won The Great Pottery Throw Down 2022. AJ was consistently brilliant, winning over five challenges throughout the show.
AJ displayed a distinct style and we loved the funny little characters that appeared in their work. They have now opened their own pottery studio! Check out their work over on Instagram.
It's a dream come true and a dream I never thought would happen
AJ
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