Inside the Factory — Series 8
Join Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healey as they pull back the curtain on extraordinary manufacturing marvels! This season, prepare to be amazed by a captivating journey inside some of Britain’s most intriguing factories. From start to finish, Gregg and Cherry will uncover the surprising stories and ingenious techniques behind everyday products, revealing just how much work – and innovation – goes into making them.
In Hull, Aunt Bessie's astonishingly produces five hundred million Yorkshire puddings annually. The journey from wheat to flour begins with rigorous testing. Mastering the perfect gravy for a Sunday roast is a skill in itself. And there’s a…
In Dublin, the Jelly Bean Factory orchestrates the production of ten million vibrant sweets each day. It’s a fascinating process, intrinsically linked to the body's reliance on glucose. Indeed, a component of the jelly bean recipe plays a s…
The journey of denim, from raw material to iconic garment, is a story of craft and innovation. This is the process by which the sturdy cloth is woven, and how the Welsh brand Hiut refines it into the globally beloved jean. We explore the me…
In Hertfordshire, Dell Ugo produces half a billion stuffed pasta parcels annually. Along the Norfolk coast, at Cromer, time-honored fishing methods are still employed to harvest the crabs destined for those same fillings. Italian immigrants…
The process by which Guinness produces two million litres of Irish stout each day. The treatment of reservoir water, supplying both the citizens of Dublin and the brewery itself with potable liquid. The harvesting of hops on a farm in Worce…
In Dorset, Lush manufactures an astounding fourteen million bath bombs annually. The warmth of a bath offers benefits akin to those gained from physical exertion. Laboratories cultivate human skin for cosmetic trials. Historically, it was b…
In the heart of Devon, Axminster manufactures 46,000 square meters of carpet annually. This article explores the science behind effectively removing persistent stains – butter, milk, red wine, and more – from carpets. It also delves into th…
In York, England – a city steeped in chocolate tradition – Nestlé produces over eight million chocolate bars daily. Meanwhile, a specialized cocoa plant quarantine facility nestled in the Berkshire countryside safeguards against a potential…
In the heart of West Yorkshire, HSL crafts over five thousand sofas annually. Their work begins with the science of illumination, designing light to cultivate the ideal atmosphere for relaxation. The process of foam padding creation is a k…
In the heart of Dorset, Farrow & Ball orchestrates a remarkable output: up to 200,000 litres of paint and 10,000 metres of wallpaper each week. The very essence of their paint relies on a key ingredient sourced from the Devon countryside, d…
