Sliced Bread Podcast
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. Are they the best thing since sliced bread, or marketing BS?
Sliced Bread is the series that investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Science presenter Greg Foot finds out.
Greg speaks to experts on a bunk-busting mission to test the latest consumer trends chosen by listeners. Do they live up to the hype? Or are they just marketing BS?
Greg chats to the experts, dives into the data, performs tests and crunches the numbers before putting his findings back to the listener so they can decide if it's worth spending their hard earned money on.
New episodes of Sliced Bread are released weekly on Thursdays wherever you get your podcasts. But if you're in the UK, you can listen to the latest episode on 麻豆社 Sounds first, a week earlier than anywhere else.
If you have a suggestion for a product to investigate, you can email the team on sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or send a WhatsApp voice note via the number 07543 306807.
Sliced Bread is produced by 麻豆社 Audio North for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and 麻豆社 Sounds.
Episodes to download
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Dishwasher Tablets—Sliced Bread - Series 10
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Do more expensive dishwasher tablets clean better? And how do eco versions stack up?
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Dough - Fridges—Dough - Series 1
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Could fridges make way for cabinets that don't just keep food fresh but actually grow it?
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Dough - Hairdryers—Dough - Series 1
Thu 1 Aug 2024
How do modern hairdryers protect against damage from excessive heat?
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Dough - Trailer—Dough - Series 1
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Sam White looks at where the smart money's going now and what it could mean in the future.
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DNA Ancestry Tests—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Can DNA ancestry tests really tell where we come from?
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Ear Plugs (Live at Hay Festival)—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Are the latest ear plugs better for gigs, focus and sleep?
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Cholesterol Lowering Products—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Can fortified drinks and spreads really reduce cholesterol?
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Pest Control—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 13 Jun 2024
What's the best - and most humane - way to get rid of pests?
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Contact Lenses—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 6 Jun 2024
Which contact lenses are best for your eyes - and the planet?
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Sustainable Period Products—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 23 May 2024
What are the most eco-friendly types of period products?
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Air Fresheners—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 16 May 2024
Do air fresheners actually get rid of bad smells?
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LED Face Masks—Sliced Bread - Series 9
Thu 9 May 2024
Is an LED face mask the secret to brighter, clearer, more youthful skin?
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Toast - Safeway UK—Toast - Series 3
Thu 2 May 2024
Why did Safeway's UK supermarkets disappear? Sean Farrington investigates.
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Toast - Green Shield Stamps—Toast - Series 3
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Green Shield Stamps could be traded in for 'free' gifts so why did consumers abandon them?
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Toast - Mothercare's UK Stores—Toast - Series 3
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Why did Mothercare have to close all of their UK stores?
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Toast - Vine—Toast - Series 3
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Why did the video sharing platform Vine end up... toast?
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Toast - Little Chef—Toast - Series 3
Thu 4 Apr 2024
Why did we lose the roadside restaurant chain Little Chef?
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Dishwashers—Sliced Bread - Series 8
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Is it better to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher?
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Tens Machines and Circulation Boosters—Sliced Bread - Series 8
Thu 14 Mar 2024
How effective are tens machines and circulation boosters?
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Milk Alternatives—Sliced Bread - Series 8
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Which is the cream of the crop for your health and the planet?
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Dog Dental Chews—Sliced Bread - Series 8
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Can dental chews really clean your dog's teeth?