Born into a family of Stafford potters, Josiah Wedgwood overcame disability to become one of the greatest polymaths that Great Britain has ever produced. A chemist, he meticulously recorded over 5,000 experiments to perfect his clay for firing. He built factories and canals, as well as houses for his workers. He was honoured with membership of the Royal Society for his invention of a heat resistant thermometer. He pioneered marketing techniques that are still used today and counted royalty amongst his clients. A moral man, he also assisted the fight for the abolition of slavery. Find out more about this remarkable individual in this entertaining and lively examination of his life.