Made in Britain (2018)
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Jimmy Nail as (Narrator)
Episodes 10
Episode 2
Discover 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.
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Discover 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.
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Discover 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!
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Featuring 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.
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