Made in Britain

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.

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.

Jimmy Nail narrates this look at how seaside rock, a new breed of fire extinguishers, iconic Barbour waxed jackets and Stilton cheese are made.

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.

Jimmy Nail narrates a look inside a gin factory, then he looks into how bagpipes are made. Plus, how a wheelie bin is manufactured.

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.

A look at how Yorkshire puddings are made on a massive scale, how lead makes its way into pencils, fencing swords fit for Olympians and handmade globes sold around the world.

A look at how the how the hovercraft inspired the invention of one of Britain's best-selling lawnmowers, an insight into the making of a suitcase beloved by royalty, Arctic explorers and Hollywood celebrities. Plus, what it takes to craft a spoon fit for the Downing Street dinner table, and the bangers that turned the sausage status-quo on its head.

The master baker who turns out a traditional regional delicacy with a Greek twist and the craftsmen who turn raw hides into handcrafted saddles.

Meet the company flying the flag for British manufacturing with their hand-sewn Union Jacks, seen flying over Buckingham Palace. Things heat up in a Devon forge that produces wood burning stoves, that are exported around the world. Learn about the labour of love that goes into creating beautiful handmade marbles. And discover the secret recipe of a British kitchen cupboard staple, dating back almost 200 years.

Learn the secret of making a classic ‘Drumstick Lolly' as we go behind the scenes at Britain's biggest family owned sweet factory. Meet the craftsmen harking back to the golden age of guitar making, their acoustics are in demand by music royalty – from Dolly Parton to Ed Sheeran – thanks to their vintage sound and classic style. Discover how a roll of steel is turned into a finished radiator in a matter of minutes, thanks to some ingenious engineering. And see how one company is combining high tech robotics and traditional artistry, to make beautifully crafted shotguns that'll blow your socks off.

Meet the team of chemists pumping out paint and luxury wallpaper for the most discerning of DIYers. Learn how a homemade guitar amp changed the course of music history, overnight. See how frozen peas get from field to freezer, in a matter of hours. And discover how a team of expert pen makers are giving a WW2 fighter a new lease of life.

Featuring a look at the creation of Cornish pasties, umbrellas, vintage style jukeboxes and carpets.

A look behind the scenes at how Soreen is made, a look at a Birmingham whistle maker, meeting drum makers and visiting a company that makes sheds.

Going inside a soup factory, learning about the UK's finest pool tables, visiting the last remaining UK television factory and learning the secrets of making silk ties.

Learning the secrets of Kendal Mint Cake, discovering the ancient art of stained glass making in York, hearing about bow and arrow production and seeing how hot tubs are made.

A look at double glazing at a UPVC recycling plant, the ancient art of milling for a Welsh Bara Brith, Sheffield steel for Olympic ice skates and a craftsman making banjos.

Visiting the Pimm's factory, meeting craftspeople making uniforms for the Household Cavalry, learning how jungle vines become polo mallets, and seeing how street lights are made.