Sliced Bread

Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. Are they the best thing since sliced bread, or marketing BS?

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Sliced Bread - Series 17
Robotic Lawnmowers
Can robotic lawnmowers save you time without hassling hedgehogs?
09 Jul 2026,24 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 17
Gut Microbiome Tests
Can a test tell you what's living inside your gut - and what to do about it?
02 Jul 2026,27 mins
Toast - Series 7
Orange
Why did the mobile phone brand with a "bright" future disappear from the UK?
20 Jun 2026,25 mins
Toast - Series 7
Izal Medicated Toilet Paper
How did Izal medicated toilet paper reach the end of the roll? Sean Farrington finds out.
13 Jun 2026,24 mins
Toast - Series 7
Paperchase
Sean Farrington examines another succesful business that still ended up 'toast'
06 Jun 2026,29 mins
Toast - Series 7
EasyCinema
Stelios, the EasyJet founder, tells Sean why his low-cost movie theatres didn't take off.
04 Jun 2026,30 mins
Toast - Series 7
Wilko
What went wrong at Wilko? Sean Farrington hears how the retail chain ended up toast.
28 May 2026,24 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Food Containers
Is it ok to store food in plastic containers?
21 May 2026,32 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Cat Litter
What kind of cat litter is best for cats, owners and the environment?
14 May 2026,24 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Ergonomic Keyboards and Mice
Do ergonomic devices like split keyboards and vertical mice help with comfort and health?
07 May 2026,24 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Vibration Plates
Can vibration plates boost fitness, bone density, and even lymphatic drainage?
30 Apr 2026,30 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Hair Removal Devices
Can intense pulsed light devices really "zap" away your unwanted hair?
23 Apr 2026,29 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Infrared Saunas
Are infrared saunas as effective as traditional ones?
16 Apr 2026,29 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Earwax Removers
Can store-bought solutions really keep earwax at bay?
09 Apr 2026,24 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 16
Collagen (2026 Update)
What's the latest on collagen?
02 Apr 2026,36 mins
Dough - Series 4
Food
Could lab-grown meat and ancient grains help to feed a growing, future population?
26 Mar 2026,27 mins
Dough - Series 4
Eyewear
Will smart glasses replace smartphones? Greg Foot investigates the future of eyewear.
19 Mar 2026,33 mins
Dough - Series 4
The Office
What will the office be like in future? Greg Foot investigates.
12 Mar 2026,24 mins
Dough - Series 4
Trains
Could ticketless travel be coming to our future rail network? Greg Foot investigates.
05 Mar 2026,30 mins
Dough - Series 4
Mobile Phones
What will mobile phones be like in future? Greg Foot investigates.
26 Feb 2026,26 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 15
Baby Sleep Products
Can any nests or docks, gadgets or blinds, really help babies sleep better?
19 Feb 2026,26 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 15
Kitchen Knives and Sharpeners
Which knife is best for the kitchen, and how do you keep it sharp?
12 Feb 2026,30 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 15
VPNs
Do you really need a VPN?
05 Feb 2026,27 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 15
Kefir
Can kefir really help our guts?
29 Jan 2026,25 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 15
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Can taking testosterone help with low libido and energy?
22 Jan 2026,31 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 15
Dark Chocolate
Can dark chocolate really have health benefits?
15 Jan 2026,24 mins
Sliced Bread - Series 15
Weight-loss Injections
Is it OK to stay on weight-loss injections?
08 Jan 2026,35 mins
Toast - Series 6
Farepak's Christmas Hampers
What led to the collapse of the Christmas savings club Farepak?
18 Dec 2025,24 mins
Toast - Series 6
C&A's UK Stores
The fashion chain C&A continues to thrive elsewhere, so why did it shut all its UK stores?
11 Dec 2025,24 mins
Toast - Series 6
Skype
Why did Skype fall out of favour in a world of global video calls?
04 Dec 2025,24 mins