Made in Britain

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Episode 7 - Discover how the Henry vacuum cleaner is made, go behind the scenes at the family firm making dairy ice cream, and follow the creation of lavatories and traditional shortbread.

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Series 1

Episode 1

A 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.

Episode 2

A look at how Maldon sea salt is made, how Brompton create their folding bike, how Tyrells produce 110 million bags of crisps a year, and how Netherton Foundry make pans.

3. Barbour Jackets and Fire Extinguishers

Jimmy Nail narrates this look at how seaside rock, a new breed of fire extinguishers, iconic Barbour waxed jackets and Stilton cheese are made.

Episode 4

Jimmy Nail narrates a look inside a firework factory, a lesson in pork pies in Melton Mowbray, and how respective experts create fishing rods and single malt whisky.

Episode 5

Featuring a visit to the Bombay Sapphire gin distillery and a look at how wheelie bins are made. Plus, the hand crafting of a set of bagpipes, and the creation of a curling stone.

Episode 6

Meet the Yorkshire Tea workers who produce nine billion tea bags a year, discover how the iconic lava lamp is made, and follow the creation of Kentish ale and policemen's helmets.

Episode 7

Discover how the Henry vacuum cleaner is made, go behind the scenes at the family firm making dairy ice cream, and follow the creation of lavatories and traditional shortbread.

Episode 8

Discover how the Burton's Biscuits mega-factory puts the jam into Jammie Dodgers, the handcrafting of bespoke surfboards, the journey of coffee and how to make a traditional kilt.

Episode 9

We visit a family farm making cider and learn how black pudding is made - we also learn how the design of the Ghillie Kettle helps boil water and how Chesterfield sofas are made.

Episode 10

Featuring a look at how crystal glasses are blown, how billions of bacteria help create malt vinegar, and how Aga country kitchen stoves and custom-made tennis balls are made.

Series 1

15. Cavendish Pianos and Robinsons Fruit Juice

Discover how thousands of moving parts are combined at Britain's only piano factory, then learn what goes into one of Britain's favourite fruity drinks - orange squash.

16. Edwin Jagger Safety Razors and Savile Row Suits

Meet the Sheffield man making classic safety razors using cutting-edge technology, then learn about the labour of love that goes into making a Savile Row suit.

17. Wheelbarrows and Tiptree Jam

Discover how one firm makes the wheelbarrows that helped rebuild Britain, then visit the family farm making jam for the Queen's breakfast table.

18. Birds Eye Peas and Marbles

See how frozen peas get from field to freezer in a matter of hours, then learn about the labour of love that goes into creating beautiful handmade marbles.