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Season of television series
The Great Pottery Throw Down Presented by Siobhán McSweeney Judges No. of contestants12 Winner Loïs Gunn
No. of episodes10 Original network Channel 4 Original release 8 January (2023-01-08 ) – 12 March 2023 (2023-03-12 )
The sixth series of The Great Pottery Throw Down began on 8 January 2023 on Channel 4 , and concluded on 12 March 2023. The series was hosted by Siobhán McSweeney and was judged by Keith Brymer Jones and Richard Miller. Also appearing was Rose Schmits , who acted as behind-the-scenes technician.[1]
Contestants [ edit ]
Potter
Age
Occupation
Hometown
Caitlin Foulds
23
Medical Student
Glasgow
Christophe Donot
36
Architect
London
Derek Harbinson
57
Journalist, Editor
Tunbridge Wells
Fabiola Ladino
52
Nanny
London
Fliss Rowbotham
24
Oil Painter
London
George Lodge
27
Junior Doctor
Hampshire
Helen Baxter
65
Retired Headteacher
Kent
James Stead
44
Art Teacher
Banbury
Jon Roynon
46
Chartered Structural Engineer
Corsham
Loïs Gunn
36
Jewellery Designer
Ramsgate
Rebecca Norris
32
Teacher
Scarborough
Vithu Karunakaran
29
Bartender, Waiter
Manchester
Results summary [ edit ]
Elimination Chart
Potter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Loïs
WIN
WIN
WIN
Winner
James
WIN
Runner-Up
Jon
WIN
Runner-Up
Caitlin
WIN
ELIM
Helen
ELIM
Derek
ELIM
George
ELIM
Rebecca
ELIM
Fabiola
ELIM
Christophe
ELIM
Fliss
ELIM
Vithu
ELIM
Colour Key
Potter won Pot of the Week.
Potter was one of the judges' favourites of the week.
Potter was safe and was through to the next week.
Potter was one of the judges' least favourites of the week.
Potter was eliminated.
Potter was a finalist.
Potter won the series.
Episodes [ edit ]
Potter was eliminated
Potter won Pot of the Week
Winner
Episode 1 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Throw Down
Birthday Tea Set
Milk Jug
Caitlin
Tea by the Sea
5 (tied 1st)
Christophe
Lucia's
2 (12th)
Derek
Queen of the Stone Age
3 (7th)
Fabiola
Rebirth
3 (5th)
Fliss
Painting Party
3 (4th)
George
Safari Birthday
2 (11th)
Helen
Cheers Elaine!
4 (3rd)
James
Family Holidays
4 (tied 1st)
Jon
William's Love of Nature at Home
3 (9th)
Loïs
I'm So Proud of You
3 (6th)
Rebecca
Just One More Birthday Tea
3 (8th)
Vithu
Songkran
2 (10th)
Episode 2 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Throw Down
Keepsake Box
Stacking Mixing Bowls (blindfolded)
Caitlin
Bon Voyage
2nd
Christophe
Fly Trap
3rd
Derek
You'll ruin your eyes
10th
Fabiola
The power of Dancing
7th
Fliss
The Wave
4th
George
Beehive Boxes
9th
Helen
Finders Keepers
5th
James
Feet of Clay
1st
Jon
I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that!
8th
Loïs
Human Connections
11th
Rebecca
Snoozing with the girls
6th
Episode 3 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Throw Down
Trio of Birds
Hot Water Bottle
Caitlin
Don't Worry About A Thing
3rd
Christophe
Mid Flight Snack
4th
Derek
A Portrush Picnic
8th
Fabiola
The Journey
9th
George
Trio Of Blue-Footed Boobies
6th
Helen
Flaming Galahs
7th
James
Macaw-Caw-Caw
1st
Jon
Take Flight
2nd
Loïs
Gotcha
5th
Rebecca
Three Rainbow Lorikeets
10th
Episode 4 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Spot Test
Raku Hanging Planter
Frilly-necked Vase
Caitlin
Pot Luck
8th
Derek
One Small Step For Plantkind
6th
Fabiola
Origins Of Love
4th
George
Octopus/Squid Pot Hanging Baskets
3rd
Helen
From Tiny Acorns...
9th
James
Eggletina And Henrietta
1st
Jon
Twisted Logic
7th
Loïs
Earth, Air, Fire, Water
2nd
Rebecca
Walking Out The 80's In Raku Style
5th
Episode 5 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Throw Down
Gargoyle
Chimney Pot
Caitlin
Gus The Gargoyle
3rd
Derek
That's My 'Goyle
6th
George
Anglerfish Gargoyle
2nd
Helen
Music Soothes The Savage Beast
4th
James
Emerging Dragon
1st
Jon
Hiss Story
7th
Loïs
The Siren
5th
Rebecca
The 2 Headed Fire Monster
8th
Episode 6 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Spot Test
Embossed Table Light
Venetian Mask
Caitlin
At World's Edge
4th
Derek
A Lamp Fit For A Giant
7th
George
North Cornwall Coastline Lamp
6th
Helen
Stormy Skies Over Kent
3rd
James
Woodland Walk
2nd
Jon
Gurt Lush
5th
Loïs
A Perfect Thanet Sunset
1st
Episode 7 [ edit ]
Episode 8 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Throw Down
Abstract Coffee Set
Rice Bowls
Caitlin
A Hole in One
5 (1st)
Helen
Déjà Brew
3 (4th)
James
Dancing Coffee Set
4 (3rd)
Jon
Cone You Argue With Gravity
4 (5th)
Loïs
Throwing Shapes in Sunny Stoke
4 (2nd)
Episode 9 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Spot Test
Turkish Bath Sinks
Moorcroft Ginger Jar
Caitlin
Auckland to Christchurch
2nd
James
Floral Bloom
4th
Jon
Going Round in Circles
3rd
Loïs
Mindful Moments
1st
Episode 10 [ edit ]
Potter
Main Make
Spot Test
Pyramid Vase
Sgraffito Globe
James
The Building Blocks of Life
3rd
Jon
Building My Way to Flamboyance
2nd
Loïs
Look How Much I've Grown
1st
Ratings [ edit ]
Episode no.
Airdate
Total viewers(millions)
Weekly ranking all channels[2]
1
8 January 2023
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2
15 January 2023
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3
22 January 2023
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4
29 January 2023
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5
5 February 2023
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6
12 February 2023
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7
19 February 2023
2.85
45
8
26 February 2023
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9
5 March 2023
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10
12 March 2023
3.05
45
References [ edit ]