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Sliced Bread

While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up Toast. Sean Farrington examines the spectacular failures of wonder products and businesses which had promised so much.

Radio 4,203 episodes

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Food Containers
Is it ok to store food in plastic containers?
21 May 2026,32 mins
Cat Litter
What kind of cat litter is best for cats, owners and the environment?
14 May 2026,24 mins
Ergonomic Keyboards and Mice
Do ergonomic devices like split keyboards and vertical mice help with comfort and health?
07 May 2026,24 mins
Vibration Plates
Can vibration plates boost fitness, bone density, and even lymphatic drainage?
30 Apr 2026,30 mins
Hair Removal Devices
Can intense pulsed light devices really "zap" away your unwanted hair?
23 Apr 2026,29 mins
Infrared Saunas
Are infrared saunas as effective as traditional ones?
16 Apr 2026,29 mins
Earwax Removers
Can store-bought solutions really keep earwax at bay?
09 Apr 2026,24 mins
Collagen (2026 update)
What's the latest on Collagen?
02 Apr 2026,36 mins
Dough - Food
Could lab-grown meat and ancient grains help to feed a growing, future population?
26 Mar 2026,27 mins
Dough - Eyewear
Will smart glasses replace smartphones? Greg Foot investigates the future of eyewear.
19 Mar 2026,33 mins
Dough - The Office
What will the office be like in future? Greg Foot investigates.
12 Mar 2026,24 mins
Dough - Trains
Could ticketless travel be coming to our future rail network? Greg Foot investigates.
05 Mar 2026,30 mins
Dough - Mobile Phones
What will mobile phones be like in future? Greg Foot investigates.
26 Feb 2026,26 mins
Baby Sleep Products
Can any nests or docks, gadgets or blinds, really help babies sleep better?
19 Feb 2026,26 mins
Kitchen Knives and Sharpeners
Which knife is best for the kitchen, and how do you keep it sharp?
12 Feb 2026,30 mins
VPNs
Do you really need a VPN?
05 Feb 2026,27 mins
Kefir
Can kefir really help our guts?
29 Jan 2026,25 mins
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Can taking testosterone help with low libido and energy?
22 Jan 2026,31 mins
Dark Chocolate
Can dark chocolate really have health benefits?
15 Jan 2026,24 mins
Weight-loss Injections
Is it OK to stay on weight-loss injections?
08 Jan 2026,35 mins
Toast - Farepak's Christmas Hampers
What led to the collapse of the Christmas savings club Farepak?
18 Dec 2025,24 mins
Toast - 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 - Skype
Why did Skype fall out of favour in a world of global video calls?
04 Dec 2025,24 mins
Toast - Dasani Water
Why did a successful bottled water from Coca-Cola come and go from the UK within 6 weeks?
27 Nov 2025,24 mins
Toast - BlackBerry Smartphones
How did the revolutionary BlackBerry device lose its grip on the handset market?
20 Nov 2025,35 mins
The Sliced Bread Christmas List 2025
We’re checking it twice!
13 Nov 2025,43 mins
Cough Medicines
Are cough medicines any better than just taking honey and lemon?
06 Nov 2025,25 mins
Car Shampoos and Coatings
Are special shampoos and coatings any good at cleaning and protecting your car?
30 Oct 2025,32 mins
Fake Tans
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
23 Oct 2025,24 mins
Toenail Fungus Treatments
Can anything stop toenail fungus in its tracks?
16 Oct 2025,35 mins