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Sliced Bread

Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. Are they the best thing since sliced bread, or marketing BS?

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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
Water Filters (Recorded Live at Cheltenham Science Festival)
Can tap water filters take out what they claim?
10 Jul 2025,24 mins
Dog Food (recorded live at Hay Festival)
Is more expensive dog food worth the money?
03 Jul 2025,32 mins
Toast - Homebase
Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?
26 Jun 2025,25 mins
Toast - FHM
FHM was once the UK's best-selling men's magazine so why did they stop printing it?
19 Jun 2025,28 mins
Toast - Nike's FuelBand
Nike's FuelBand fitness tracker was a runaway success so why did the company abandon it?
12 Jun 2025,24 mins
Toast - Freeserve
How did the internet service provider Freeserve reach dizzy heights then disappear?
05 Jun 2025,25 mins