TV Shows | 4.20.2022

Great Pottery Throw Down – Season 3, Ep 1 – Portmeirion Sophie Conran White

The Great Pottery Throw Down  | Season 3, Episode 1

Season 5 of beloved show Great Pottery Throw Down drops on HBO on April 14th, and so we are looking back at some of the pieces seen in previous seasons.

Season 3 brings a new judge into the pottery – Sue Pryke. Sue works across a diverse genre of ceramics, from making bespoke ware for restaurants and hotels in her Leicestershire studio to designing for big brands such and Marks & Spencer and Ikea.

The first episode of Season 3 features a breakfast set challenge. The potters must make 2 cups, 2 saucers, toast rack, and cafetiere (French press).

As the judges discuss the challenge, they stand behind a table filled with a veritable pantheon of British pottery. Spode, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester, Molly Hatch, Denby, Portmeirion,  and Hannah Turner.

The seventh pattern to explore is Pormeirion Sophie Conran White. The pattern is elegant simplicity. Clean white pieces accented with soft undulations running along the body of the pieces.