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Sliced Bread

BBC Radio 4

EN199 episodes
healthfitness

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 putti...

Notable Guests

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Episodes (199)

Toast - Safeway UK

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May 2, 202424:47pending

Toast - Green Shield Stamps

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Apr 25, 202425:19pending

Toast - Mothercare's UK Stores

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Apr 18, 202425:15pending

Toast - Vine

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Apr 11, 202424:55pending

Toast - Little Chef

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Apr 4, 202424:48pending

Mushroom Coffee

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Mar 28, 202429:43pending

Dishwashers

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Mar 21, 202430:45pending

Tens Machines and Circulation Boosters

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Mar 14, 202432:13pending

Milk Alternatives

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Mar 7, 202432:37pending

Fitness Trackers

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Feb 29, 202427:27pending

Pots and Pans

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Feb 22, 202429:15pending

Dog Dental Chews

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Feb 15, 202429:52pending

Face Creams

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Feb 8, 202432:45pending

Toast - Jamie's Italian

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Jan 11, 202424:48pending

Toast - Commodore Computers

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Jan 11, 202424:49pending

Toast - Club 18-30

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Jan 11, 202425:06pending

Toast - Sunny Delight

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Jan 11, 202425:03pending

Toast - Toys R Us

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Dec 18, 202325:26pending

Bedding

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Dec 7, 202330:15pending

Christmas Trees

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Nov 30, 202329:47pending

Sports Bras

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Nov 27, 202336:07pending

Vacuum cleaners

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Nov 23, 202336:19pending

Ice Baths

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Nov 9, 202333:11pending

Eco-friendly Toilet Paper

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Nov 2, 202327:45pending

Smart Thermostats

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Oct 26, 202328:19pending

Motion Sickness Remedies

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Oct 19, 202327:16pending

Weighted Blankets

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Oct 12, 202327:29pending

Induction Hobs

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Oct 5, 202324:59pending

Vapes

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Oct 2, 202333:00pending

Mosquito Repellents

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Jul 13, 202327:38pending

Barefoot Shoes

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Jul 6, 202332:05pending

Dog Poo Bags

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Jun 29, 202328:14pending

Cycle Helmets

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Jun 22, 202330:45pending

UV Sterilisers

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Jun 15, 202328:19pending

Outdoor Clothing

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Jun 8, 202329:05pending

Reusable Nappies

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Jun 1, 202328:55pending

Hay Fever Treatments

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May 25, 202333:31pending

Low and No Alcohol Beer

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May 18, 202325:45pending

Snoring Products

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May 11, 202326:17pending

Toast - Sinclair C5

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May 4, 202325:14pending

Toast - Friends Reunited

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Apr 27, 202325:27pending

Toast - Blockbuster

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Apr 20, 202325:24pending

Toast - Olestra

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Apr 13, 202324:52pending

Toast - Google Glass

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Apr 6, 202325:36pending

Introducing Toast

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Apr 3, 20232:06pending

Sourdough

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Mar 31, 202325:13pending

Mascara

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Mar 23, 202326:15pending

Toothpaste

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Mar 16, 202325:57pending

Herbal Sleep Aids

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Mar 9, 202327:25pending

Mattresses

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Mar 2, 202326:59pending