Season 1

2018 · 10 episodes

Episodes

1Episdoe 1A look behind the scenes at British brands, including creating the soles of Dr Marten's, making Wagon Wheels, creating cricket bats and building - and testing - luxury watches.
2Episode 2Discover how Maldon Sea Salt is made according to traditional methods, on the shores of the Blackwater in Essex. Go behind the scenes at the Brompton bike factory in London, the UKs biggest bicycle manufacturer. Their commute-busting folding bike is exported to countries all over the world. Learn how Tyrell's hand cooked crisps are produced. The factory can turn out 110 million bags every year and the crisps go from field to packet in a matter of hours. Plus, see what goes into making a spun iron frying pan. The Netherton Foundry take the low tech approach to create the perfect pan that will last a lifetime.
3Episode 3Jimmy Nail narrates this look at how seaside rock, a new breed of fire extinguishers, iconic Barbour waxed jackets and Stilton cheese are made.
4Episdoe 4Jimmy Nail narrates a look inside a firework factory, before a lesson in pork pies in Melton Mowbray. Plus, how respective experts create fishing rods and single malt whisky.
5Episode 5Jimmy Nail narrates a look inside a gin factory, then he looks into how bagpipes are made. Plus, how a wheelie bin is manufactured.
6Episode 6Jimmy Nail narrates a look inside the Yorkshire Tea factory, before taking a look at Lava Lamps. Plus, how a traditional Bobby's helmet is made.
7Episode 7A look at how Henry vacuum cleaners are made, a family firm creating dairy ice cream, porcelain toilets and Scottish bakers' traditional shortbread.
8Episode 8Discover how the Burton's biscuit mega-factory puts the jam into our Jammie Dodgers. See how a former furniture designer is hand crafting bespoke surfboards on the Cornish coast. Get your caffeine fix as we follow coffee from bean to cup at one the UK's leading makers cafetière coffee. See how a team of dedicated craftsmen are keeping traditional kilt making alive and well on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
9Episode 9Discover how a family farm in Somerset turns 150 tonnes of apples a day into cider. Learn how traditional black pudding is made… although it's not for the squeamish - this fried breakfast staple is made of dehydrated pig's blood and cow's intestine. Discover how the ingenious design of the Ghillie Kettle lets owners efficiently boil water whilst exploring the great outdoors. See the hard graft that goes into creating a traditional Chesterfield sofa from scratch – including the 300 handmade buttons!
10Episode 10Featuring a look at how crystal glasses are blown and how billions of bacteria help create malt vinegar. Plus, a behind-the-scenes visit to Aga and a tennis ball manufacturer.