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All Consuming

Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore our culture of consumption through products that have changed the world - asking how did we get here and what happens next?

Radio 4,23 episodes

Episodes

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Microwaves
Amit Katwala and Charlotte Stavrou power up the microwave and find out what's cooking.
21 Sep 2023,24 mins
Microchips
Amit Katwala and Charlotte Stavrou delve into the significance of microchips.
14 Sep 2023,24 mins
Denim
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala unpick our abiding love affair with denim.
07 Sep 2023,24 mins
Board Games
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore the world of Board Games.
31 Aug 2023,24 mins
Cameras
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala zoom into our changing relationship with cameras.
24 Aug 2023,24 mins
Manicures
Amit and Charlotte buff up their knowledge on nails as they enter the world of manicures
17 Aug 2023,24 mins
Running shoes
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore how running shoes keep pace with our feet.
10 Aug 2023,25 mins
Houseplants
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala pick apart houseplants and learn about a recent boom.
03 Aug 2023,24 mins
Glasses
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala peer into the world of glasses.
27 Jul 2023,24 mins
Tea
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala mull over the history of tea and its cultural impact.
20 Jul 2023,24 mins
All Consuming is back!
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala return to look at more world-changing products.
19 Jul 2023,1 min
Bonus Episode: All Consuming Meets Sliced Bread
Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala talk to Greg Foot about the return of Sliced Bread.
03 Nov 2022,5 mins
VR and the Metaverse
Amit and Charlotte lose themselves in the immersive world of virtual reality.
27 Oct 2022,25 mins
Light Bulbs
Charlotte and Amit expose some shocking truths behind the history of the light bulb.
20 Oct 2022,24 mins
Funerals
How social and financial pressures are changing the way we do funerals.
13 Oct 2022,24 mins
Batteries
Amit and Charlotte expose some electrifying and shocking truths about batteries.
06 Oct 2022,24 mins
Vapes
Amit and Charlotte cut through the smoke to explore the world of e-cigarettes and vapes.
29 Sep 2022,24 mins
Plant-based Meats
Charlotte Williams sinks her teeth into a surprisingly meaty topic - plant-based meats.
22 Sep 2022,24 mins
Toilet Paper
Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala lift the lid on the toilet paper industry.
15 Sep 2022,24 mins
Vinyl and Turntables
Charlotte and Amit get into the groove with the venerable record player.
08 Sep 2022,24 mins
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala take a shot at the world of non-alcoholic drinks.
01 Sep 2022,24 mins
Perfume
Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala get a good whiff of the perfume industry.
25 Aug 2022,24 mins
Welcome to All Consuming
Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala reveal the truth behind what we’re all consuming.
18 Aug 2022,1 min