Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread

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.

If you have a suggestion for a product to investigate, you can email the team on [email protected] or send a WhatsApp voice note via the number 07543 306807.

Sliced Bread is produced by BBC Audio North for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.


Episodes

Title Duration Published Consumed
Dishwashers 00:30:45 2024-03-21 07:00
Tens machines and circulation boosters 00:32:13 2024-03-14 07:00
Milk Alternatives 00:32:37 2024-03-07 07:00
Fitness trackers 00:27:27 2024-02-29 07:00
Pots and Pans 00:29:15 2024-02-22 07:00
Dog dental chews 00:29:52 2024-02-15 07:00
Face Creams 00:32:45 2024-02-08 07:00
Sliced Bread is back! 00:02:25 2024-02-05 11:33
Toast - Jamie's Italian 00:24:48 2024-01-11 07:30
Toast - Commodore Computers 00:24:49 2024-01-11 07:20
Toast - Club 18-30 00:25:06 2024-01-11 07:10
Toast - Sunny Delight 00:25:03 2024-01-11 07:00
Toast - Toys R Us 00:25:26 2023-12-18 12:34
Toast is back! 00:01:16 2023-12-15 12:01
Bedding 00:30:15 2023-12-07 07:00
Christmas Trees 00:29:47 2023-11-30 07:00
Sports Bras 00:36:07 2023-11-27 13:50
Vacuum cleaners 00:36:19 2023-11-23 07:00
Ice Baths 00:33:11 2023-11-09 07:00
Eco-friendly toilet paper 00:27:45 2023-11-02 10:55
Smart Thermostats 00:28:19 2023-10-26 07:00
Motion Sickness Remedies 00:27:16 2023-10-19 07:00
Weighted Blankets 00:27:29 2023-10-12 12:32
Induction Hobs 00:24:59 2023-10-05 07:00
Vapes 00:33:00 2023-10-02 14:30
Sliced Bread is back! 00:02:03 2023-09-21 13:27
All Consuming is back! 00:01:11 2023-07-20 18:32
Mosquito Repellents 00:27:38 2023-07-13 14:00
Barefoot Shoes 00:32:05 2023-07-06 14:30
Dog Poo Bags 00:28:14 2023-06-29 14:00
Cycle Helmets 00:30:45 2023-06-22 18:10
UV Sterilisers 00:28:19 2023-06-15 14:00
Outdoor Clothing 00:29:05 2023-06-08 14:03
Reusable Nappies 00:28:55 2023-06-01 18:33
Hay Fever Treatments 00:33:31 2023-05-25 14:00
Low and No Alcohol Beer 00:25:45 2023-05-18 14:00
Snoring Products 00:26:17 2023-05-11 14:00
Toast - Sinclair C5 00:25:14 2023-05-04 09:41
Toast - Friends Reunited 00:25:27 2023-04-27 09:20
Toast - Blockbuster 00:25:24 2023-04-20 09:15
Toast - Olestra 00:24:52 2023-04-13 09:10
Toast - Google Glass 00:25:36 2023-04-06 09:05
Introducing Toast 00:02:06 2023-04-03 09:00
Sourdough 00:25:13 2023-03-31 12:29
Mascara 00:26:15 2023-03-23 14:00
Toothpaste 00:25:57 2023-03-16 14:00
Herbal Sleep Aids 00:27:25 2023-03-09 14:00
Mattresses 00:26:59 2023-03-02 14:00
Conditioners and Heat Protection Products 00:27:07 2023-02-23 14:00
Bottled Water 00:26:41 2023-02-16 14:00
Painkillers 00:26:24 2023-02-09 14:00
Eco Laundry Products 00:28:16 2023-02-02 13:30
Petrol 00:27:05 2023-01-26 14:00
Energy Drinks 00:26:40 2023-01-19 14:00
Shampoo 00:25:49 2023-01-12 14:00
Cold Defence Nasal Sprays 00:23:11 2023-01-05 14:00
Introducing Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley (Series 4) 00:01:52 2022-12-31 09:00
Batteries 00:26:33 2022-12-15 14:45
Perfume 00:29:14 2022-12-08 13:29
Razors 00:29:23 2022-12-01 14:00
Collagen Supplements 00:29:21 2022-11-24 14:17
Wake Up Lights & SAD Lamps 00:32:52 2022-11-17 13:30
Portable Heaters 00:28:48 2022-11-10 13:57
Natural Deodorants 00:27:15 2022-11-03 13:30
Bonus Episode: Sliced Bread Meets All Consuming 00:05:50 2022-08-25 13:28
Compression leggings, Bath salts, Water softeners and filters 00:27:51 2022-08-18 13:32
Dog food, Diet fizzy drinks, Mouthwash 00:25:58 2022-08-11 13:32
Paint 00:27:22 2022-08-04 13:30
Massage Guns 00:24:58 2022-07-28 13:30
Fat Burning Pills 00:25:54 2022-07-21 13:30
Sunglasses 00:24:41 2022-07-14 13:30
Manuka Honey 00:23:15 2022-06-30 14:18
Air Fryers 00:30:14 2022-06-23 13:51
Air Purifiers 00:24:43 2022-06-16 13:30
Carbon Negative and Carbon Offsetting 00:25:25 2022-06-09 13:40
Meal Replacement Drinks 00:24:51 2022-06-02 14:00
Meal Replacement Drinks 00:24:51 2022-06-02 14:00
Electric Toothbrushes (& Water Flossers) 00:24:53 2022-05-26 15:04
Blue Light Filtering Glasses 00:24:04 2022-05-19 13:57
Personalised Vitamin Plans 00:24:34 2022-05-12 18:08
Running Shoes 00:24:31 2022-05-05 13:55
Air Source Heat Pumps 00:25:01 2022-04-28 14:00
Wagyu Beef 00:25:15 2022-04-22 13:40
Sustainable Jeans 00:25:21 2022-04-14 14:44
Electric Cars 00:29:41 2022-04-07 15:06
Sliced Bread is back! 00:02:27 2022-04-06 11:48
Noise Cancelling Headphones 00:20:48 2020-05-06 10:30
Teeth Whitening 00:22:53 2020-04-29 10:30
Sunscreen 00:23:47 2020-04-22 10:31
CBD Products (Cannabidiol) 00:21:54 2020-04-15 10:31
Caffeine Shampoo 00:29:27 2020-04-08 10:31
We’re back! 00:00:58 2020-04-03 16:28
Goop Lab Special 01:07:15 2020-01-24 22:45
Sports pain: Taping 00:22:38 2019-02-27 22:02
Sports pain: Gels and sprays 00:34:21 2019-02-27 22:00
Health drinks: Turmeric 00:20:00 2019-02-20 22:14
Health drinks: Kombucha 00:26:48 2019-02-20 22:10
Winter bugs: Vitamin C and zinc 00:24:36 2019-02-13 21:02
Winter bugs: Hand sanitisers 00:32:22 2019-02-13 21:00
Skincare: Activated charcoal 00:20:11 2019-02-06 22:15
Skincare: Collagen 00:24:50 2019-02-06 22:14
Welcome to The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? 00:02:24 2019-02-05 17:32