Great Pottery Throwdown

Yep. Should have been Henry imo.

No, I thought it was the right decision, Shenyue’s decoration was terrible, it didn’t work at all. It’s a shame for her, as until this week she had been good. Second worst for me was Alon.

Sal is amazing.

Yes definitely I thought Henry should go
Surely the ‘going’ is judged on a combination of their skills over the weeks whereas potter of the week is judged simply on that weeks work.
I loved Alan gecko s
Yes totally wrong decision

I was sure it was going to be Henry, I think he was too. Disappointing and strange that they all had damaged pots, I'm thinking it was because they were not biscuit fired before glazing.

Henry had a bad couple of days but Shenyue's set was badly made and decorated. She was very careless about the use of the drying room. That may have contributed to the final decision.

I did wonder if Shenyue wanted to go as her previous work had been so meticulous but she was still better than Henry, who just seemed as if he couldn’t be bothered.

I think the editing encouraged us to think that Henry would go. It was interesting that when it was announced, Sal audibly gasped. Shenyue didn't seem to put much thought into her decoration but Henry seemed to have lost all creativity at the tile making.

I think the potters are judged by what they produce for that particular week rather than an overall picture from the beginning of the competition. Henry has been near the exit door since the start. I think he was spared because the decoration on his pots was better executed than Shenyue who just daubed untidy swirls on hers. I would bet on Henry to go next week.

I thought Henry might have escaped having to leave last night when he was 1st in the strawberry planter technical challenge. However, his water feature was a disaster and he deserved to go. Who's next? I think it may be Peter.

Peter’s water feature was really clever I thought, pity the bowl cracked. I was sorry to see Henry go, as he’s quite original in what he does, I think he just doesn’t have the experience of most of the others. I’m thinking maybe Hannah to go next week - or Peter as you say.

I'm actually sorry when any of them go as they all seem so nice! I thought Sal's shell was beautiful and Jodie's howling wolf was stunning. It's such an interesting programme.

They're all talented in different pottery skills and like Grandmabatty I'm sorry when one has to leave.
Looking forward to next week.

I do love the programme. I thought when they did the tiles that it would be an interesting thread to choose six symbols or pictures to describe yourself.
In fact I think I’ll start that now.

I'm very fond of this programme in spite of not having an artistic bone in my body; as a teenager our son worked alongside a wonderful potter for a few years [part of his homeschooling syllabus] and during that time he produced some wonderful pieces. I do feel for the ones whose time on the show has come to an end, as the potters all seem to have really bonded.

Love the programme , but the presenter this series is rather irritating.

Love the programme. I'm following Keith on Facebook with his demonstrations each week. He replies to all those who leave a comment,

My daughter fills me in on the technical side of ceramics. It was her degree.

Glad they didn't make toilets again this year. Agree Sarnia
Think it may be Peter next week.

I too love the programme immensely but I can’t stand this new presenter. She shouts at them like a fish wife when time is running out! I think I’d have given her some backchat by now but they’re all too nice and pleasant to do that.

I think the stress is getting to Hannah and she will go soon. It's a pity Adam is up against such great talent as Sal and the Welsh girl as he has produced some wonderfully artistic creations. I loved the octopus fountain, the fantasy lamp of a couple of weeks ago and his Brighton tiles were good too.

luckylegs glad it’s not me I really don’t like her style of presenting the show and she’s supposed to be a comedienne !!!
Why do they feel all these programmes need a comedian presenting ...just unnecessary, and unfunny and surplus to requirement in every way
I think Peter might go he’s had some weak moments
I think Adam is coming into his own I too loved his octopus fountain really detailed and lovely

Anyone remember Deirdre Barlows (corri) ash tray??
And possibly a tea pot that leaked??

The presenter some of you don’t like is Siobhan McSweeney. She’s an actress rather than a comedienne - plays the nun in Derry Girls, which I love. I don’t think they really know what to do with her in TGPT and she often just seems to be a bit of a spare part. As for the contestants it was about time that Henry went. I’m not saying who I think is best as it’ll be the kiss of death for them next week!

Do they need a ‘presenter’? Couldn’t Keith or the really nice man not say “you’ve got half an hour left”! or whatever?

Yes I think you are right, I think Henry was surprised too. I love Great Pottery Throwdown, love to watch all those talented people at work and envious of their skills.