The Great Pottery Throw Down Crowns 2025 Champion in Dramatic Finale

27 December 2025 Arts and Crafts

James Claims Victory in Popular Channel 4 Competition

James, 43 from Belfast, emerged triumphant as the winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 after 20 tough challenges filmed at the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Stoke on Trent. The finale showcased the most demanding tasks of the series, with the potters creating stunning Greek amphoras and tackling extreme throwing in a surprise second challenge.

A Journey Through Ceramic Artistry

The series has become a beloved fixture in British television, having moved to Channel 4 since 2021 and continuing to attract dedicated viewers. James was a three-time Potter of the Week in Episodes 1, 6, and 9, demonstrating consistent excellence throughout the competition. Belfast is celebrating as this marks the second year in a row for a Northern Ireland winner.

The competition began with ‘Holiday Memories’ where potters crafted salad tableware and sangria jugs, and moved through challenges including mantlepiece statement clocks, Noah’s ark with animals, bulbous vessels with naked raku decoration, and vegetable lamp bases shaped like realistic vegetables. Each week tested different skills and techniques, pushing contestants to their creative limits.

A Life-Changing Victory

James left his job in January to pursue pottery full-time, making this victory particularly meaningful. Following his win, he expressed his excitement about the future, stating that the experience taught him about technique, creativity, and resilience. He noted that seeing his family’s reaction to his win was incredibly special.

The show continues to inspire pottery enthusiasts across the UK, with The Roku Channel bringing The Great Pottery Throwdown (seasons six, seven, and the Christmas specials) to American audiences, expanding its international appeal. The programme’s blend of artistic expression, creative challenges, and heartfelt moments ensures it remains essential viewing for craft enthusiasts and casual viewers alike, cementing its place as a cherished celebration of British ceramic artistry.