Inside the Factory
Overview
Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey take viewers on a fascinating journey through Britain's biggest factories, uncovering the intricate processes behind large-scale production. With exclusive access, they delve into the inner workings of these industrial giants, revealing the secrets and innovations that make everyday products possible. Each episode highlights unique manufacturing methods, showcasing the technology and teamwork involved in creating everything from food to household goods. Their engaging exploration not only educates but also entertains, bringing the often-hidden world of factories into the spotlight.
Episodes
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Bread
In this episode, Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey, and Ruth Goodman delve into the fascinating world of bread in Britain, exploring its production, scient...
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Chocolate
Join Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey, and Ruth Goodman as they explore the nation's passion for chocolate. Their journey takes them to York, where they ...
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Milk
In this episode, Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey, and Ruth Goodman explore the rich history of milk in Britain. Their journey takes them to one of the w...
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Cereal
Gregg Wallace embarks on an exciting adventure as he uncovers the journey of freshly imported corn from Argentina. He delves into the inner workings o...
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Crisps
In the episode titled "Crisps," Gregg Wallace embarks on a journey with 27 tonnes of potatoes sourced from a Hampshire farm, tracing their transformat...
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Bicycles
In the episode titled "Bicycles," Gregg Wallace explores the UK's biggest bicycle manufacturing facility, known for producing 150 folding bikes daily....
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Shoes
In the episode titled "Shoes," Gregg Wallace explores the UK's biggest sports shoe manufacturing facility, where he witnesses the impressive productio...
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Tea Bags
In the episode titled "Tea Bags," Gregg Wallace embarks on a journey to explore the origins of some tea leaves sourced from Kenya. He delves into the ...
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Pasta
Gregg Wallace visits the largest dried pasta manufacturing plant in Italy, where an astonishing 150,000 kilometers of spaghetti is produced daily.
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3
Biscuits
Gregg Wallace dives into the fascinating world of chocolate digestives and uncovers a surprising truth: most of us have been enjoying them upside dow...
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5
Sauces
Ruth Goodman delves into the history of Worcestershire sauce, exploring its fascinating backstory as recounted by Mr. Lea and Mr. Perrins. Through he...
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Soft Drinks
Gregg Wallace takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Ribena factory located in Gloucestershire. At the same time, Cherry Healey delves into the science...
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Coffee
This episode explores the intricate process of instant coffee production at a Derbyshire factory, where 175,000 jars are created daily, transforming ...
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Toilet Roll
This episode explores the impressive daily output of a Manchester factory, which manufactures 700,000 toilet rolls using spruce timber offcuts sourced...
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Sausages
This episode explores a North Yorkshire factory that churns out an impressive 625,000 sausages daily, utilizing machines capable of filling 600 sausag...
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Curry
This episode reveals the inner workings of a Nottinghamshire factory that churns out an impressive 250,000 jars of curry sauce daily. It explores the...
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5
Potato Waffles
Discover the inner workings of a Lowestoft factory that churns out an impressive 450 tonnes of frozen food daily. Learn about the distinctions between...
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Cherry Bakewells
Explore the fascinating process behind the production of 250,000 cherry bakewell tarts daily at a factory in Stoke-on-Trent. Discover the secret behi...
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Wax Jackets
This episode explores a factory in South Shields that crafts an impressive 650 water-resistant waxed jackets daily. Starting with 500-metre-long rolls...
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Croissants
Discover the intricate process behind the production of 336,000 croissants daily at a French factory. This episode delves into the 21 tonnes of butte...
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Mattresses
This episode explores the fascinating journey of a Leeds factory that crafts 600 comfortable mattresses daily. It details the process, starting from ...
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Pasties
Dive into the bustling world of a Cornish bakery that churns out an impressive 180,000 pasties daily. Strict guidelines dictate their creation: only m...
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Pots and Pans
This episode explores a French foundry that crafts a cast iron pot every five seconds, showcasing the journey from 20 tonnes of raw iron to vibrant or...
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Soup
This episode delves into the operations of a Wigan factory that churns out an impressive two million tins of soup daily. The journey of vegetable soup...
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Liqueurs
This episode explores the impressive operations of an Irish factory that churns out 540,000 bottles of liqueurs daily. Following the journey of a crea...
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Cereal Bars
This episode explores a bustling factory in Essex that churns out an impressive 400,000 cereal bars daily, showcasing the meticulous process that comb...
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Cider
Discover the fascinating journey of the globe's largest cider manufacturer, which produces over 350 million liters annually. The exploration spans fro...
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Socks
This episode explores the impressive production of 1.5 million socks each year at a factory in Leicester. It delves into the causes of foot odor and i...
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Yoghurt
Explore the fascinating journey of one million yoghurt pots crafted daily in the countryside of Somerset. Discover the process, from Friesian cows sup...
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Christmas Cards
Discover how Woodmansterne crafts 35 million greeting cards annually in Watford. The journey begins with the initial sketch of a card design, followe...
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Diggers
Discover the fascinating process behind JCB's production of up to a hundred of their signature yellow diggers daily in Rocester, Staffordshire. Each d...
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Malt Loaf
This episode explores the production of the world's largest malt loaf factory, which churns out the beloved sweet and soft cake-bread enjoyed during t...
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Chairs
In this episode titled "Chairs," Gregg Wallace tours the Ercol factory in Buckinghamshire, exploring the craftsmanship behind the iconic Windsor chair...
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Leather Boots
In the episode "Leather Boots," Gregg Wallace explores the intricate process of crafting a pair of Dr. Martens at a bootmaking factory located in Woll...
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Tortilla Chips
Discover the inner workings of Europe's largest tortilla factory located in Coventry, producing an impressive 60,000 tonnes of snacks annually, includ...
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Mugs
Delve into the world of Denby, a pottery maker established in 1809, as it crafts the popular Halo Heritage mug in Derbyshire. The process begins at th...
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Ice Cream
Discover the inner workings of a family-owned factory in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, producing an impressive fifty thousand litres of creamy da...
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Buses
This episode delves into the construction of London's iconic red double-decker buses, featuring a fully electric model, crafted in Scarborough, Yorks...
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Jaffa Cakes
This episode explores a Manchester factory that produces an astonishing 6 million Jaffa Cakes daily, totaling an impressive 1.4 billion annually. It ...
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Pork Pies
Discover the secrets behind Vale of Mowbray's production of pork pies, as they craft an impressive 425,000 of their classic 75g snack-sized pies weekl...
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Crumpets
Explore the fascinating process behind the production of 432 million classic British crumpets annually, achieved through a careful blend of ingredien...
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Vegan Sausages
This episode explores the cutting-edge methods employed by Heck to produce an impressive 90,000 vegan sausages daily in Yorkshire. It delves into the...
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Rice Pudding
In this episode of "Rice Pudding," Gregg Wallace visits the Ambrosia factory located in Lifton, Devon, where an astonishing 360,000 rice puddings are ...
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Yorkshire Puddings
Explore the fascinating journey of Aunt Bessie's as they create an impressive 500 million Yorkshire puddings annually in Hull. Discover the meticulou...
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Jelly Beans
Discover the secrets behind the Jelly Bean Factory in Dublin, where they churn out an astonishing ten million vibrant candies daily. Learn about the ...
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Jeans
This episode delves into the intricate process of denim production and highlights how the Welsh brand Hiut has turned it into a global fashion staple:...
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Stuffed Pasta
This episode delves into Dell Ugo's impressive production of 500 million stuffed pasta parcels annually in Hertfordshire. It highlights Cromer's coast...
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Stout
Discover the process behind Guinness producing an astounding two million liters of Irish stout daily. The episode explores the treatment of reservoir ...
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Bath Bombs
Discover the impressive process behind Lush's creation of 14 million bath bombs annually in Dorset. Learn about the surprising health benefits of a ho...
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Carpets
Explore the impressive production of 46,000 square metres of carpet annually by Axminster in Devon. Discover the science behind effectively tackling ...
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Chocolate Bars
Explore how Nestlé produces over eight million chocolate bars daily in York, renowned as the UK's chocolate capital. Discover the vital role of a coc...
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Sofas
Explore how HSL manufactures over 5,000 sofas annually in West Yorkshire. Discover the science behind lighting design that enhances the cozy atmospher...
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Paint and Wallpaper
Discover the impressive operations of Farrow & Ball, which churns out nearly 200,000 litres of paint and 10,000 metres of wallpaper each week from th...
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Chocolate Seashells
In this festive special, host Paddy McGuinness teams up with Cherry Healey to explore a Belgian chocolate factory renowned for crafting an impressive...
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Sliced Bread
Paddy McGuinness embarks on a heartwarming journey to the Warburtons factory in Bolton, the same place where he worked as a machine cleaner three dec...
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Cheese Curls
Presenter Paddy McGuinness takes a tour of a Lincoln factory, uncovering the process behind the production of an impressive 500 million packs of Quav...
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Flapjacks
Paddy McGuinness explores a bustling factory that produces an astounding forty million flapjacks annually. At the same time, Cherry Healey discovers t...
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Hardback Books
Paddy McGuinness explores a bustling factory where an impressive three million books are manufactured weekly. Cherry Healey delves into the complex p...
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Sausage Rolls
In this episode titled "Sausage Rolls," Paddy McGuinness explores a Northern Ireland factory that produces over 500,000 sausage rolls daily. Cherry He...
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Gingerbread
Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey embrace the holiday cheer as they team up with factory employees in Market Drayton to create gingerbread biscuits s...
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Jammy Biscuits
Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey take a trip to a factory in south Wales, where an astonishing 4.4 billion biscuits are made each year.
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Oven Chips
Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey head to a factory close to Scarborough, where an astonishing 80 million chips are made daily.
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Throat Lozenges
Paddy McGuinness explores a pharmaceutical plant in Nottingham that is playing a vital role in combating colds and flu, churning out an impressive 230...
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Breakfast Cereal
Paddy McGuinness explores a massive factory in North Wales, where an astonishing 120 million boxes of breakfast cereal are produced annually.
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Lawnmowers
Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey take a summer trip to a Hertfordshire factory that manufactures an impressive 15,000 lawnmowers annually.
