Made in Britain

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  • 30m

19. Heck Sausages and Thomas Taylor (Crown Green) Bowls - Savour the British bangers made by a family-run firm that's turning the sausage status quo on its head, then learn what goes into making a set of bowls fit for a champion.

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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

Discover how an innovative fire extinguisher is saving lives, then see the care and attention that goes into making a Barbour waxed jacket.

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

1. Thatcher's Cider and Fishing Rods

Jimmy Nail narrates a look at a family farm making cider, and how respective experts create fishing rods.

2. Wagon Wheels and Dr Martens

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.

3. Surfboards and Bremont Watches

A look at the creation of bespoke surfboards, and how luxury watches are built and tested.

4. Henry Hoover and Stilton Cheese

Discover how the famous Henry vacuum cleaner is made, then learn how Stilton cheese is made at an award-winning family-run dairy.

5. Dartington Crystal and Glenfarclas Whisky

A look at how crystal glasses are blown, and how experts create single malt whisky.

6. Gray Nicolls Cricket Bats and Walkers Shortbread

A look behind the scenes at how cricket bats are made, and how Scottish bakers make traditional shortbread.

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.

19. Heck Sausages and Thomas Taylor (Crown Green) Bowls

Savour the British bangers made by a family-run firm that's turning the sausage status quo on its head, then learn what goes into making a set of bowls fit for a champion.

20. Lea and Perrins and Ernest Wright Scissors

Discover the secret recipe of a British kitchen cupboard staple dating back almost 200 years, then see just what it takes to become an official scissor putter-togetherer at a Sheffield firm making scissors for the world's finest fashion houses.