Toast - Series 3: Green Shield Stamps
Green Shield Stamps could be traded in for 'free' gifts so why did consumers abandon them? Sean Farrington examines their rise and fall and discovers how they spawned a famous retail chain which is st...
25 Apr 202425min
Toast - Series 3: Mothercare's UK Stores
Why did Mothercare have to close all of their UK stores?Sean Farrington discovers what happened to the baby goods retailer which once dominated the high street. Alongside him, analysing Mothercare's ...
18 Apr 202425min
Toast - Series 3: Vine
Why was the video sharing platform, Vine, closed down?Sean Farrington discovers what happened to the app which pioneered short, shareable videos on social media. Sean speaks to one of Vine's founders,...
11 Apr 202424min
Toast - Series 3: Little Chef
Why did the restaurant chain, Little Chef, disappear from our roadsides? Sean Farrington discovers what happened to the brand which brought us Jubilee Pancakes, Olympic Breakfasts and free lollies for...
4 Apr 202424min
Sliced Bread - Series 7: Mushroom Coffee
This one's all about mushrooms - not so much your chestnut, button or portobellos from the supermarket, but more the likes of lion's mane, reishi and chaga. These much-feted fungi are claimed to offer...
28 Mar 202429min
Sliced Bread - Series 7: Dishwashers
Is it better to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher? This question from listener Eve has got to be among the most hotly contested debates out there. She wants to know which method uses more w...
21 Mar 202430min
Sliced Bread - Series 7: Tens Machines and Circulation Boosters
Greg's getting electric for this one, as he tries out a tens machine. Tens (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a type of pain relief which uses a mild electrical current. They're marketed...
14 Mar 202432min
Sliced Bread - Series 7: Milk Alternatives
Which is the cream of the crop for your health and the planet?The supermarket shelves are fairly bulging with plant-based options for people who either prefer not to drink cow's milk or can't for heal...
7 Mar 202432min
