S01E01 Episdoe 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.
Made in Britain
S01E02: 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.
Overview
From the mass produced to the hand crafted, Made in Britain is a behind the scenes look at how Britain's most iconic brands are made.
Episodes
S01E02 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....
S01E03 Episode 3
Jimmy Nail narrates this look at how seaside rock, a new breed of fire extinguishers, iconic Barbour waxed jackets and Stilton cheese are made.
S01E04 Episdoe 4
Jimmy 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.
S01E05 Episode 5
Jimmy Nail narrates a look inside a gin factory, then he looks into how bagpipes are made. Plus, how a wheelie bin is manufactured.
S01E06 Episode 6
Jimmy 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.
S01E07 Episode 7
A look at how Henry vacuum cleaners are made, a family firm creating dairy ice cream, porcelain toilets and Scottish bakers' traditional shortbread.
S01E08 Episode 8
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...
S01E09 Episode 9
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...
S01E10 Episode 10
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.
Cast
Tim Healy
Narrator
