2015

S5.E1 ∙ Cherry Bakewells

Mon, Jul 29, 2019

Gregg is at a huge factory in Stoke-on-Trent where they make 250,000 Cherry Bakewell tarts a day. Cherry learns how to avoid a soggy bottom when baking. Ruth sniffs out the origins of frangipane.

8.1 /10

S5.E2 ∙ Waxed Jackets

Mon, Aug 05, 2019

Gregg is at a clothing factory in South Shields where they make 650 wax jackets a day. Cherry learns about the science of staying dry. Ruth investigates the fishy history of waxed jackets.

7.9 /10

Gregg is in France at an enormous croissant factory where they produce 336,000 flaky pastries a day. Cherry tests the best way to eat a croissant. Ruth is in Paris to investigate the Austrian origins of the croissant.

8.2 /10

S5.E4 ∙ Mattresses

Mon, Aug 19, 2019

Gregg visits a mattress factory in Leeds that 600 beds a day. Cherry learns whether there are benefits to taking an afternoon nap. Ruth investigates the origins of the modern mattress.

7.9 /10

S5.E5 ∙ Xmas Party Food

Wed, Dec 11, 2019

Gregg visits a factory that produces 200,000 canapes every 24 hours. Cherry discovers the perfect way to cook a turkey and visits a candle maker. Ruth learns the origins of Christmas traditions.

8.2 /10

S5.E6 ∙ Cornish Pasties

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

The documentary series returns with Gregg visiting a huge bakery in Cornwall that makes 180,000 Cornish pasties a day. Cherry explores the wonderful world of the onion and Ruth debunks some common Cornish pasty myths.

8.2 /10

S5.E7 ∙ Pots and Pans

Mon, Apr 13, 2020

Gregg visits an enormous foundry in northern France that produces a cast iron pot every five seconds. Cherry visits an iron ore mine in South Africa and Ruth learns how one-pot cooking evolved.

7.3 /10

S5.E8 ∙ Soup

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Gregg visits an enormous factory, which produces two million tins of soup a day. Cherry compares the vitamin content of fresh and frozen vegetables. Ruth cooks an early soup and learns about the first soup kitchen.

7.7 /10

S5.E9 ∙ Liqueurs

Mon, Apr 27, 2020

Gregg is in Ireland at a factory producing 450,000 bottles of cream liqueur a day. Cherry is at a plant where 85% of Ireland's bottles and jars are recycled. Ruth learns about the spiritual origins of liqueurs.

7.7 /10

S5.E10 ∙ Cereal Bars

Mon, May 04, 2020

Gregg is in Essex, visiting a factory that produces 400,000 fruit and nut filled treats a day. Cherry is helping with the macadamia harvest in South Africa. Ruth learns about the origins of Kendal Mint Cake.

7.8 /10