The Production Line

Talk cobblers at the boot factory turning out Dr Marten's famous air-cushioned soles; a favourite of police and punk rockers alike… Discover the secrets of the state-of-the-art biscuit factory, baking thousands of Wagon Wheels every day. Meet the craftsmen hand-making cricket bats for the world's top players. They use time honoured techniques to turn a lump of willow, into a performance bat.

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.

Learn how traditional seaside rock is made, in process hasn't changed since Victorian times. Discover how an innovative new fire extinguisher is saving lives around the world - the reinforced plastic body is lightweight, recyclable and almost entirely maintenance free. See the care and attention that goes into making a Barbour waxed jacket - teams of seamstresses create these iconic coats.

Go backstage at Britain's last remaining firework factory. Founded by the Reverend Ron Lancaster 50 years ago, their spectacular displays have entertained millions around the world. Learn how to bake the perfect pork pie in Melton Mowbray, a town where the pies are protected by law! Meet the craftsmen behind the hand built, fully customised fishing rods… made from space-age carbon fibre.

Go behind the scenes at the Bombay Sapphire distillery and discover how exotic botanicals from around the world are used to flavor this classic British gin. Learn how an army of robots' manufacture thousands of wheelie bins, destined for streets up and down the country. See how a traditional set of bagpipes are hand crafted, using wood sourced all the way from Africa.

Meet the Yorkshire tea tasters responsible for producing 9 billion tea bags a year. Discover how the iconic Lava Lamp is made; this product of the swinging sixties has been producing some trippy shapes for over 50 years. Go behind the scenes at one of Britain's oldest breweries to learn how Kentish ale is produced according to time honoured methods.

Discover how the famous 'Henry' vacuum cleaner is made - his friendly face can be found in millions of homes, hotels and offices around the world. Go behind the scenes at the family firm churning out dairy ice cream; their heard of clever cows decide for themselves when they're ready for milking. Learn how Britain's biggest maker of porcelain sanitary ware makes the nation's lavs.

Discover how the Burton's biscuits 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 from bean to cup at one of the U.K.'s leading makers.

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.

Discover how the finest crystal glasses are hand blown, from globs of red-hot molten glass. See how malt vinegar is brewed, thanks to the efforts of billions of bacteria - all carefully nurtured for the job. Go behind the scenes at Aga and see how their iconic country-kitchen stoves are made to last a life time. And meet the team at Britain's last remaining tennis ball factory.