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While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Dough. Greg Foot explores the future wonder products that might rise to success and redefine our lives.

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Baby Sleep Products
Can any nests or docks, gadgets or blinds, really help babies sleep better?
19 Feb 2026,26 mins
Kitchen Knives and Sharpeners
Which knife is best for the kitchen, and how do you keep it sharp?
12 Feb 2026,30 mins
VPNs
Do you really need a VPN?
05 Feb 2026,27 mins
Kefir
Can kefir really help our guts?
29 Jan 2026,25 mins
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Can taking testosterone help with low libido and energy?
22 Jan 2026,31 mins
Dark Chocolate
Can dark chocolate really have health benefits?
15 Jan 2026,24 mins
Weight-loss Injections
Is it OK to stay on weight-loss injections?
08 Jan 2026,35 mins
Toast - Farepak's Christmas Hampers
What led to the collapse of the Christmas savings club Farepak?
18 Dec 2025,24 mins
Toast - C&A's UK Stores
The fashion chain C&A continues to thrive elsewhere, so why did it shut all its UK stores?
11 Dec 2025,24 mins
Toast - Skype
Why did Skype fall out of favour in a world of global video calls?
04 Dec 2025,24 mins
Toast - Dasani Water
Why did a successful bottled water from Coca-Cola come and go from the UK within 6 weeks?
27 Nov 2025,24 mins
Toast - BlackBerry Smartphones
How did the revolutionary BlackBerry device lose its grip on the handset market?
20 Nov 2025,35 mins
The Sliced Bread Christmas List 2025
We’re checking it twice!
13 Nov 2025,43 mins
Cough Medicines
Are cough medicines any better than just taking honey and lemon?
06 Nov 2025,25 mins
Car Shampoos and Coatings
Are special shampoos and coatings any good at cleaning and protecting your car?
30 Oct 2025,32 mins
Fake Tans
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
23 Oct 2025,24 mins
Toenail Fungus Treatments
Can anything stop toenail fungus in its tracks?
16 Oct 2025,35 mins
Scar Gels and Oils
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
09 Oct 2025,25 mins
Creatine
Can creatine boost your body and mind?
02 Oct 2025,24 mins
Dough - The Future of Flight
Can supersonic air travel make a comeback? Greg Foot examines future wonder products
25 Sep 2025,27 mins
Dough - The Future of Clothing
Could 'smart' clothing monitor our health?
18 Sep 2025,25 mins
Dough - The Future of Housebuilding
Could your future home be built by a robot bricklayer?
11 Sep 2025,27 mins
Dough - The Future of Home Parcel Delivery
Will delivery drones and robots make popping to the shops a thing of the past?
04 Sep 2025,27 mins
Dough - The Future of Cars
Will your car soon be driving you? Greg Foot examines the rise of future wonder products.
28 Aug 2025,27 mins
Smart Doorbells
Is it worth getting a Smart Doorbell?
21 Aug 2025,29 mins
Salt
Is expensive salt better for your health?
14 Aug 2025,25 mins
Nail Polish and Gels
Can nail polish and gels really last longer, 'strengthen' nails - and not cause damage?
07 Aug 2025,31 mins
Standing Desks
Can standing desks help relieve muscle tension, back pain, and reduce stress?
31 Jul 2025,25 mins
Dehumidifiers
Can dehumidifiers dry out your house - and your clothes?
24 Jul 2025,31 mins
Chopping Boards
Which chopping board material is best for hygiene and the planet?
17 Jul 2025,28 mins