BBC Radio Podcasts from Sliced Bread
Jet Lag Products
Are there products that can help you avoid or ease jet lag?
Artificial Sweeteners
Are artificial sweeteners the best way to help us cut down on sugar?
Home Allergy Tests
Can home tests tell you if you have an allergy or a food intolerance?
Dough - Watches
What is keeping the traditional watch industry ticking over?
Dough - Lawn Mowers
Could the next generation of lawn mowers create any image you like on your lawn?
Dough - Bicycles
How can the bicycle industry recover from sales that plummeted after the pandemic?
Dough - Washing Machines
Could washing machines soon be cleaning our clothes without using any water?
Dough - Game Consoles
Game consoles have come a long way since the 1970s but could their days now be numbered?
Hearing Aids
Do more expensive hearing aids really deliver a better experience?
Plant Food
Do we really have to feed our garden plants?
Boiling Water Taps
Do boiling water taps save you money?
Grounding Sheets
Grounding Sheets - do they really work?
Cooking Oils
Which cooking oils are best for your health?
Protein Powder
Do protein powders really deliver what they claim on the tin?
Smart Scales
Are smart scales really clever enough to tell you more than your weight?
Insulation Hacks
Can you insulate your home for less than £100?
The Sliced Bread Christmas List
We’re checking it twice!
Hair Loss Products
Can wonder products halt hair loss and grow back luscious locks?
Toast - Phones 4u
Phones 4u was hugely profitable, so why did it have to close all of its 700+ shops?
Toast - Dan-Air
Sean Farrington assesses the fortunes of the family-run airline Dan-Air. Why did it fail?
Toast - Our Price Records
Why did Our Price Records disappear from UK high streets? Sean Farrington looks into it.
Toast - Kodak
Kodak made photography mainstream - so why did it falter in a digital age?
Toast - Reader's Digest UK
Why did we lose Reader's Digest magazine when it is still going in America?
Coffee Pods
How green are coffee pods?
Cleaning Sprays
Do we really need all those cleaning sprays?
Longevity Supplements - 100th Episode
Can taking special supplements help us to live longer?
Float Tanks
Does a session in a float tank work wonders for mental health and exercise recovery?
Slug Repellents
Can slugs really be repelled?
Electrolytes
Do drinks and powders with electrolytes help to hydrate you better?
Insulated Coffee Cups
What's the best way to keep your hot drink hot?
Greens Powders
Do drinks made from 'greens powders' do all they promise?
Foam Rollers
Do foam rollers help with exercise?
Dishwasher Tablets
Do more expensive dishwasher tablets clean better? And how do eco versions stack up?
Dough - Fridges
Could fridges make way for cabinets that don't just keep food fresh but actually grow it?
Dough - Irons
Will anyone iron clothes in the future?
Dough - Hairdryers
How do modern hairdryers protect against damage from excessive heat?
Dough - Vacuum Cleaners
Why do we buy so many vacuum cleaners?
Dough - TV Sets
What might our TV sets be like in the future?
Introducing Dough
Sam White looks at where the smart money's going now and what it could mean in the future.
DNA Ancestry Tests
Can DNA ancestry tests really tell where we come from?
Ear Plugs (recorded live at Hay Festival)
Are the latest ear plugs better for gigs, focus and sleep?
Cholesterol Lowering Products
Can fortified drinks and spreads really reduce cholesterol?
Acupressure Mats
What is the point of acupressure mats?
Pest Control
What's the best - and most humane - way to get rid of pests?
Contact Lenses
Which contact lenses are best for your eyes - and the planet?
Car Tyres
Is it worth paying more for premium car tyres?
Sustainable Period Products
What are the most eco-friendly types of period products?
Air Fresheners
Do air fresheners actually get rid of bad smells?
LED Face Masks
Is an LED face mask the secret to brighter, clearer, more youthful skin?
Toast - Safeway UK
Why did Safeway's UK supermarkets disappear? Sean Farrington investigates.
Toast - Green Shield Stamps
Green Shield Stamps could be traded in for 'free' gifts so why did consumers abandon them?
Toast - Mothercare's UK Stores
Why did Mothercare have to close all of their UK stores?
Toast - Vine
Why did the video sharing platform Vine end up... toast?
Toast - Little Chef
Why did we lose the roadside restaurant chain Little Chef?
Mushroom Coffee
Is mushroom coffee really good for us?
Dishwashers
Is it better to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher?
Tens machines and circulation boosters
How effective are tens machines and circulation boosters?
Milk Alternatives
Which is the cream of the crop for your health and the planet?
Fitness trackers
How accurate are fitness trackers?
Pots and Pans
What cookware is best for your kitchen?
Dog dental chews
Can dental chews really clean your dog's teeth?
Face Creams
Are more expensive face creams worth it?
Sliced Bread is back!
Greg Foot returns to investigate a whole new batch of wonder products suggested by you.
Toast - Jamie's Italian
What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?
Toast - Commodore Computers
Why did the best-selling computer manufacturer, Commodore, go bust?
Toast - Club 18-30
Why did the package holiday brand Club 18-30 disappear?
Toast - Sunny Delight
Why did sales of the best-selling soft drink Sunny Delight suddenly bomb in the 1990s?
Toast - Toys R Us
Why did the major toy retailer Toys R Us have to close all of its UK stores in 2018?
Toast is back!
Sean Farrington returns to look at more grand business ideas that ended up as toast.
Bedding
Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment?
Christmas Trees
Which Christmas tree is better for the environment - real or fake?
Sports Bras
Are expensive sports bras worth the money?
Vacuum cleaners
Corded, cordless or robot - which vacuum cleaners are 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
Ice Baths
Do the claims made about ice baths hold water?
Eco-friendly toilet paper
Is eco-friendly toilet paper 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
Smart Thermostats
Can smart thermostats save you money on energy bills?
Motion Sickness Remedies
Motion sickness remedies promise to ease queasiness but which ones are proven to work?
Weighted Blankets
Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?
Induction Hobs
Are induction hobs 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
Vapes
Is vaping harmful to your health and to the environment?
Sliced Bread is back!
Greg Foot returns to investigate a new batch of wonder products suggested by you.
Mosquito Repellents
Are mosquito repellents 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Which ones really work?
Barefoot Shoes
Are barefoot shoes better for your feet?
Dog Poo Bags
Are biodegradable dog poo bags the best thing since sliced bread?
Cycle Helmets
Which cycle helmets give you the best protection?
UV Sterilisers
Do UV sterilisers really clean your belongings by shining a light over them?
Outdoor Clothing
Do fabrics that promise to wick away sweat and keep you comfy whatever the weather work?
Reusable Nappies
Are reusable nappies cheaper and more environmentally friendly than disposable nappies?
Hay Fever Treatments
What works to help with the symptoms of hay fever?
Low and No Alcohol Beer
Are no or low-alcohol beers better for you than a regular pint?
Snoring Products
Can sprays, strips and other devices stop you snoring?
Toast - Sinclair C5
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up... toast. Today - the Sinclair C5.
Toast - Friends Reunited
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up... toast. Today - Friends Reunited
Toast - Blockbuster
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up...toast. This week - Blockbuster.
Toast - Olestra
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up toast. This week, Olestra
Toast - Google Glass
Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up...Toast. This week - Google Glass
Introducing Toast
Sean Farrington looks at the products that promised so much but crashed and burned.
Sourdough
Is sourdough the best thing since sliced bread?
Mascara
Can it deliver longer, fuller or curlier lashes – and at what cost?
Toothpaste
Do toothpastes promising to repair enamel and help with sensitive teeth really work?
Herbal Sleep Aids
Can teas, herbal tablets and oils or sprays send us to sleep?
Mattresses
Is it worth spending money on an expensive mattress?
Conditioners and Heat Protection Products
Can conditioners 'condition' our hair? And can we protect our hair from heat?
Bottled Water
Is bottled water cleaner and better for you than tap?
Painkillers
Can they target pain and work faster for a higher price?
Eco Laundry Products
Are the Ecoegg, laundry sheets and microfibre filters really better for the environment?
Petrol
Is paying more for premium petrol worth the extra pennies?
Energy Drinks
Do energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull really give you a boost and keep you alert?
Shampoo
Do you get what you pay for with more expensive shampoo?
Cold Defence Nasal Sprays
Do nasal sprays help reduce the symptoms of a cold?
Batteries
Do more expensive AA batteries really last longer?
Perfume
Do so-called 'clone' perfumes smell as good as the originals for a fraction of the price?
Razors
Does the amount of blades really improve your shave?
Collagen Supplements
Can taking collagen supplements really help reduce wrinkles?
Wake Up Lights & SAD Lamps
Can SAD lamps and wake up lights help boost our mood?
Portable Heaters
Which portable heater is best for heating you – and the room you’re in?
Natural Deodorants
Greg breaks into a sweat to find out if natural deodorant can hold its own.
Compression leggings, Bath salts, Water softeners and filters
A triple slice investigating three of your suggested wonder-products.
Dog food, Diet fizzy drinks, Mouthwash
A triple slice investigating three of your suggested wonder-products
Paint
We watch paint dry for you to find out if pricey paint is worth it.
Massage Guns
Can massage guns help you warm up before exercise and recover more quickly after it?
Fat Burning Pills
Is there really a pill that can help you burn fat?
Sunglasses
Are expensive sunglasses worth it?
Manuka Honey
Is it the bee’s knees?
Air Fryers
Air fryers - can they save you money?
Air Purifiers
How effective are air purifiers?
Carbon Negative and Carbon Offsetting
Brands are planting forests to offset their carbon emissions, but how effective is it?
Meal Replacement Drinks
Can a liquid lunch be good for you?
Electric Toothbrushes (& Water Flossers)
The latest electric toothbrushes promise you a ‘professional clean’, but do they deliver?
Blue Light Filtering Glasses
Are claims that they can protect our eyes and improve sleep true? Or just short sighted?
Personalised Vitamin Plans
Are personalised vitamins a health win or just a bitter pill to swallow?
Running Shoes
Is it worth paying more for a pair? Will they make you run faster?
Air Source Heat Pumps
Can every home have an air source heat pump? Or is that claim a load of hot air?
Wagyu Beef
Are they marketing sizzle, or steak?
Sustainable Jeans
What makes them more sustainable? Do they last longer? Greg puts them to the test.
Electric Cars
Greg Foot asks whether electric vehicles really are the best thing since sliced bread.
Sliced Bread is back!
Greg Foot returns to test more products and fads that are making big claims.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
The promise of noise cancelling headphones is enticing, but do they live up to the hype?
Teeth Whitening
Greg Foot puts teeth whitening products through the evidence mill.
Sunscreen
Greg Foot puts sunscreen through the evidence mill.
CBD Products (Cannabidiol)
Greg Foot finds out if there's any science behind the current craze in CBD-based products
Caffeine Shampoo
Greg Foot and his guests put caffeine hair products through the evidence mill.
Goop Lab Special
Greg Foot and his guests ask how much science is in the Goop Lab Netflix series.
Sports pain: Taping
Greg Foot and Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton test tape said to relieve sports pain
Sports pain: Gels and sprays
Greg Foot and Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton try sprays and gels said to relieve pain
Health drinks: Turmeric
Can turmeric lattes prevent memory loss?
Health drinks: Kombucha
Does kombucha boost your immune system?
Winter bugs: Vitamin C and zinc
Does an orange a day keep colds away? Scroobius Pip joins Greg to find out
Winter bugs: Hand sanitisers
Scroobius Pip joins Greg to see if hand sanitisers really can keep the winter bugs at bay
Skincare: Activated charcoal
Does active charcoal purify pores? Greg Foot and beauty blogger Rebecca Humphries find out
Skincare: Collagen
Beauty blogger Rebecca Humphries joins Greg to test collagen face creams
Welcome to The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?
Greg Foot and his guests look for the facts behind the fads