The Great Pottery Throw Down

The battle of the clay returns, as twelve new potters make a roast dinner set. But whose identical side plates will survive the bucket of doom? And who will get roasted and served?

It's the second week in the pottery and the 11 remaining potters attempt their own take on the popular gluggle jug and face a surprise second challenge - blindfolded!

The potters make Staffordshire flatbacks and face a close shave in a surprise challenge. Whose mantlepiece classic will take pride of place, and who'll be left on the shelf?

It's Raku week and the potters create animal busts before taking on guest judge Jacqui Atkin's decorative challenge. Who will the judges go wild for and name potter of the week?

It's Garden Week and the potters create cascading water features and hedgehog houses. Whose structure will the judges be gushing over, and who'll be hedging their bets?

It's tea time in the pottery, as the seven remaining potters make novelty teapots and mugs featuring the distinctive majolica decoration. And the dreaded bucket of doom returns for the surprise second challenge.

The six remaining potters make modern lighting sculptures using black and white clay. Guest judge Ashraf Hanna sets a surprise hand-building second challenge. Whose sculpture will have the judges beaming with joy, and whose time in the spotlight has come to an end?

It's the quarter-final and the potters make vintage-style water filters fired in their own kilns and throw a coffee filter. Who'll bring the heat with semi-final-worthy filters?

It's Bathroom Week, and the semi-finalists take on the infamous toilet challenge. Who'll take the plunge for a place in the final, and who'll be left with that sinking feeling?

It's the grand finale and the potters create striking chandeliers and faceted bowls. Whose dazzling design will bowl over the judges to be crowned the series winner?