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.

Featuring a visit to the Bombay Sapphire gin distillery and a look at how wheelie bins are made. Plus, the hand crafting of a set of bagpipes, and the creation of a curling stone.

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.And see how a policeman's helmet is made; synonymous with the British bobby on the beat, they've been keeping our coppers warm, dry and safe for 150 years.

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 herd of clever cows decide for themselves when they're ready for milking. Learn how Britain's biggest maker of porcelain sanitaryware makes the nation's lavs, and see how three generations of Scottish bakers are making traditional shortbread on a massive scale.

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 coffee from bean to cup at one the UK's leading makers cafetière coffee. See how a team of dedicated craftsmen are keeping traditional kilt making alive and well on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

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. See the hard graft that goes into creating a traditional Chesterfield sofa from scratch – including the 300 handmade buttons!

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 Ð 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. They turn chunks of raw rubber into custom made balls, to grace tennis courts around the world. These are just some of the amazing products that are all proudly, Made in Britain.

From the mass produced to the hand crafted, a behind the scenes look at how Britain's most iconic Christmas products are made. Go behind the scenes at the Welsh factory churning out 14,000,000 meters of tinsel every year. Meet the dedicated team hand-rolling luxury Christmas Crackers for the world's finest department stores. See how a British vineyard is giving French Champagne makers a run for their money. Learn how traditional Christmas puddings are made to last; and discover what goes into making an advent calendar. These are just of the amazing products that are all proudly, Made in Britain: At Christmas.