Can you insulate your home for less than £100?With winter setting in listener Robin got in touch with Sliced Bread... more

The team has gone through over 100 episodes of Sliced Bread, and carved out five popular products that may well... more

Can wonder products halt hair loss and grow back luscious locks?We're back with a new series of Sliced Bread and... more

The mobile phone retailer, Phones 4u, was hugely profitable, so why did it have to close all of its 700+... more

Dan-Air was one of Britain's biggest airlines and took millions of people on their first package holidays. So, why did... more

Our Price Records was one of Britain's biggest music retailers offering cut-price albums at over 300 local high street stores.... more

Kodak made photography mainstream so why did it falter in a digital age? The BBC Business journalist, Sean Farrington, discovers... more

Why did we lose Reader's Digest magazine when it is still going in America?The BBC Business journalist, Sean Farrington, discovers... more

Listener Liz has recently switched to a coffee pod machine, that promises to deliver her a quick, convenient and delicious... more

Do we really need all those cleaning sprays?Have a peek in anyone’s cupboard under the sink (ask first or it... more

Can taking special supplements help us to live longer? It's the 100th episode of Sliced Bread and to mark the... more

Does a session in a float tank work wonders for your mental health and exercise recovery?Listener Maddy has heard a... more

Listener Nikki from Essex has a problem in her garden with a certain slippery character – the slug. She told... more

Do drinks and powders with electrolytes help to hydrate you better?Listener Rob got in touch as he’s recently taken up... more

Listener Raffi is tired of his morning coffee going cold by the time he's ready to drink it. There are... more

Greens powders are made up of dozens of ingredients, which are ground up and added to water. They claim to... more

Lots of people use a foam roller, either before after exercise. It's not usually a very comfortable experience - as... more

Do more expensive dishwasher tablets clean better? And how do eco versions stack up?We are back with a new series... more

Could fridges make way for kitchen cabinets that don't just keep food fresh but actually grow it?Dough is a new... more

Will anyone iron clothes in the future?Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business... more

How do modern hairdryers protect against damage from excessive heat?Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks... more

Why do we buy so many vacuum cleaners? Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at... more

What might our TV sets be like in the future?Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks... more

Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business behind profitable, everyday products and considers... more

Listener Chris from Suffolk recently took a DNA ancestry test, and after getting some interesting results back, he wondered how... more

Are the latest ear plugs better for gigs, focus and sleep?In this special edition of Sliced Bread, recorded at the... more

Can fortified drinks and spreads really reduce cholesterol?Almost half of UK adults have raised cholesterol, according to the charity Heart... more

This episode has been edited since broadcast. Twelve year old Bradley got in touch with Sliced Bread after trying out... more

What's the best - and most humane - way to get rid of pests?For some of us Tom and Jerry... more

Listener Jennifer is considering switching contact lenses, if there's an alternative that's more eco friendly. She's not alone - we've... more

Is it worth paying more for premium car tyres?There's a huge range of car tyres to choose from and the... more

Lots of different types of period products claim to be eco friendly, from menstrual cups to period pants and reusable... more

The UK market for air care products is expected to grow to £674 million this year - and for this... more

Is an LED face mask the secret to brighter, clearer, more youthful skin?Greg Foot is back with a new series... more

Why did Safeway's UK supermarkets disappear? Safeway was once one of our biggest supermarket chains, so why did it drop... more

Green Shield Stamps could be traded in for 'free' gifts so why did consumers abandon them? Sean Farrington examines their... more

Why did Mothercare have to close all of their UK stores?Sean Farrington discovers what happened to the baby goods retailer... more

Why was the video sharing platform, Vine, closed down?Sean Farrington discovers what happened to the app which pioneered short, shareable... more

Why did the restaurant chain, Little Chef, disappear from our roadsides? Sean Farrington discovers what happened to the brand which... more

This one's all about mushrooms - not so much your chestnut, button or portobellos from the supermarket, but more the... more

Is it better to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher? This question from listener Eve has got... more

Greg's getting electric for this one, as he tries out a tens machine. Tens (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a... more

Which is the cream of the crop for your health and the planet?The supermarket shelves are fairly bulging with plant-based... more

Millions of us use fitness tracker watches to count how many steps we take each day - they also claim... more

What cookware is best for your kitchen?There is a bewildering array of pots and pans on offer: stainless steel saucepans,... more

Gum disease is extremely common in dogs - with some breeds particularly badly affected. So it's no surprise there are... more

Are more expensive face creams worth it?I'm back with a new series of Sliced Bread to investigate more of your... more

Greg Foot returns to investigate a whole new batch of so-called wonder products suggested by you, the listeners.Sliced Bread is... more

What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast.... more

Why did the best-selling computer manufacturer, Commodore, go bust?While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast. A study... more

Why did the package holiday brand, Club 18-30, disappear?While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast. A study... more

Why did sales of the best-selling soft drink, Sunny Delight, suddenly bomb in the 1990s?While Sliced Bread takes a break... more

Why did Toys R Us have to close all of its UK superstores in 2018? While Sliced Bread takes a... more

Sean Farrington returns with the Radio 4 series that examines the spectacular failures of wonder products and businesses which had... more

Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment? We've had loads of requests to look at the... more

Which Christmas tree is better for the environment - real or fake?Everyone loves the smell of a freshly cut pine... more

Are expensive sports bras worth the money?Buying a sports bra can be a baffling experience, not least because of the... more

Trying to buy a new vacuum cleaner can be a pretty confusing experience. Do you go bagged or bagless? Corded... more

Do the claims made about Ice Baths hold water?Social media appears to be filled with countless people sitting blissfully in... more

How green can your loo roll be? Lots of companies have sprung up offering what they say are the most... more

Can Smart Thermostats save you money on energy bills?Temperatures are falling and conversations are already turning to whether or not... more

Greg Foot gets queasy in the name of science as he investigates the range of products promising to help with... more

Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?They’ve gone from a middle-aisle fad to being a regular fixture... more

Induction hobs are not just a fashionable addition to a new kitchen, but are also sold as a more efficient... more

Is vaping harmful to your health and to the environment?I'm back with a new series of Sliced Bread and I'm... more

Greg Foot returns to investigate a whole new batch of so-called wonder products suggested by you, the listeners.Sliced Bread is... more

If you are heading somewhere tropical this summer, or just want to protect yourself from bites in your own back... more

This is one of your most-requested topics and as a keen runner myself I couldn’t wait to get into it.... more

Owners clearing up after the UK's 11 million estimated pet dogs have a bewildering array of bags from which to... more

Which cycle helmets give you the best protection?I’m a big fan of cycling and so when listener Migue got in... more

During the pandemic, as people sought to protect themselves from Corona Virus, more and more products entered the market claiming... more

If you’ve ever made the mistake of going for a hike wearing just jeans and a t-shirt you’ll know it... more

According to recycling charity Wrap, an estimated three billion nappies are thrown away every year in the UK. Concerns over plastic... more

What works to help with the symptoms of hay fever?The better weather’s here but for the millions who have hay... more

Sales of alcohol-free beer in the UK have more than tripled in the past five years, and you'll find more... more

Research suggests four in 10 of us do it and it can even get so bad it’s been blamed for... more

While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast. A study of the spectacular failures of wonder products and... more

While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast. A study of the spectacular failures of wonder products and... more

While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast. A study of the spectacular failures of wonder products and... more

While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up… Toast. A study of the spectacular failures of wonder products and... more

From the team behind the hit series, Sliced Bread. Sean Farrington investigates wonder products and businesses which promised so much... more

Greg Foot introduces a new series from the team that brought you Sliced Bread.In Toast, Sean Farrington examines the wonder... more

Is sourdough the best thing since Sliced Bread?It’s the last episode in the current series so I thought it was... more

Mascara is a crucial element of many a make-up bag - but can mascaras really deliver on their promises of... more

Do toothpastes promising to repair enamel and help with sensitive teeth really work?We've all been there - you go down... more

Sleep is never more important than when you aren’t getting any. And there’s a large range of night time teas,... more

We spend a lot of time on them so it’s important to get the right mattress. But buying one can... more

After the Sliced Bread episode on shampoo, a number of listeners got in touch to request a follow-up episode on... more

Listener Isla, 11, wants to know if bottled water from the UK's biggest selling brands such as Evian and Buxton... more

When it comes to shop-bought painkillers, there are rows and rows of shelves dedicated to them in supermarkets and pharmacies... more

In this episode presenter Greg Foot investigates three products that promise to make washing your laundry better for the planet.Listener... more

Petrol is something millions of drivers around the UK rely on, but when faced with the choice of what to... more

Sales of energy drinks are rising and their brightly coloured cans line the shelves of almost every supermarket or grocery... more

Shampoo ranges hugely in price, from own brand bottles to premium products that promise to improve your hair, leaving it... more

Two products dominate the market for nasal sprays that claim to reduce symptons of a cold - Vicks ‘First... more

In the run up to Christmas, many parents will be checking on their battery supplies ahead of Santa bringing gifts... more

Smelling good can come with a hefty price tag with the price of perfumes often getting into the hundreds of... more

It’s something most of us will have used at some point, and a product that has been around for decades... more

It’s one of the most talked-about cosmetic products but what’s the evidence that collagen supplements really do slow the visible... more

With shorter days, longer nights, and bad weather leading to the winter blues for many, and for some the more... more