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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Toast - Jamie's Italian—Toast - Series 2
Thu 1 Feb 2024
What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?
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Toast - Club 18-30—Toast - Series 2
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Why did the package holiday brand Club 18-30 disappear?
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Toast - Commodore Computers—Toast - Series 2
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Why did the best-selling computer manufacturer, Commodore, go bust?
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Toast - Sunny Delight—Toast - Series 2
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Why did sales of the best-selling soft drink Sunny Delight suddenly bomb in the 1990s?
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Toast - Toys R Us—Toast - Series 2
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Why did the major toy retailer Toys R Us have to close all of its UK stores in 2018?
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Bedding—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment?
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Christmas Trees—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Which Christmas tree is better for the environment - real or fake?
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Vacuum cleaners—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 23 Nov 2023
Corded, cordless or robot - which vacuum cleaners are 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
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Eco-friendly Toilet Paper—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 2 Nov 2023
Is eco-friendly toilet paper 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
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Smart Thermostats—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Can smart thermostats save you money on energy bills?
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Motion Sickness Remedies—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 19 Oct 2023
Motion sickness remedies promise to ease queasiness but which ones are proven to work?
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Weighted Blankets—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 12 Oct 2023
Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?
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Induction Hobs—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 5 Oct 2023
Are induction hobs 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
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Vapes—Sliced Bread - Series 7
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Is vaping harmful to your health and to the environment?
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Mosquito Repellents—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 13 Jul 2023
Are mosquito repellents 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Which ones really work?
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Dog Poo Bags—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 29 Jun 2023
Are biodegradable dog poo bags the best thing since sliced bread?
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Cycle Helmets—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 22 Jun 2023
Which cycle helmets give you the best protection?
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UV Sterilisers—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 15 Jun 2023
Do UV sterilisers really clean your belongings by shining a light over them?
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Outdoor Clothing—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 8 Jun 2023
Do fabrics that promise to wick away sweat and keep you comfy whatever the weather work?
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Reusable Nappies—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 1 Jun 2023
Are reusable nappies cheaper and more environmentally friendly than disposable nappies?
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Hay Fever Treatments—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 25 May 2023
What works to help with the symptoms of hay fever?
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Low and No Alcohol Beer—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 18 May 2023
Are no or low-alcohol beers better for you than a regular pint?
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Snoring Products—Sliced Bread - Series 6
Thu 11 May 2023
Can sprays, strips and other devices stop you snoring?
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Toast - Sinclair C5—Toast - Series 1
Thu 4 May 2023
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up... toast. Today - the Sinclair C5.
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Toast - Friends Reunited—Toast - Series 1
Thu 27 Apr 2023
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up... toast. Today - Friends Reunited
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Toast - Blockbuster—Toast - Series 1
Thu 20 Apr 2023
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up...toast. This week - Blockbuster.
