Name: The Secret World of Snacks
Released: 2021-08-08T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jo Brand, Dawn French

TV Show · Documentary · History

Going behind the scenes at the places where Britain's most beloved snacks are made to investigate how the nation's confectioners, chocolatiers, crisp makers and other providers of tasty snacks compete against each other.

2021 · 47m

Starring Jo Brand, Dawn French

Director Chris Rowe

EPISODE 1

Ice Cream

Jo Brand narrates the story of the very Cold War between our beloved ice cream brands, from the early innovations of Wall's, to the sophistication of Mars and the high-end luxury of Häagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry's.
EPISODE 2

Burgers

Jo Brand reveals the battles between Wimpy, McDonald's and Burger King that have shaped our patties. Now, as modern British companies increasingly make the burger their own, the industry is home to new ferocious rivalries.
EPISODE 3

Sweets

Jo Brand unwraps the nostalgic story of confection perfection and the tangtastic innovations that have driven bitter-sweet rivalries, from Rowntree's and Bassett's to Mars and Haribo.
EPISODE 4

Sandwiches

Jo Brand unwraps the nostalgic story of sandwiches and looks at how this iconic snack evolved, from the first Marks & Spencer pre-packaged sandwich to Pret a Manger's revolution, and the mass appeal of Subway and Greggs.
EPISODE 5

Cereal

Jo Brand tears open the story behind Britain's most popular breakfast cereals. With each brand fighting to be number one on our breakfast table, it's a fierce fight that revolves around the key issue of taste versus nutrition.
EPISODE 6

Christmas Chocolate

Jo Brand unwraps the naughty and nice stories of our favourite Christmas chocolates and their annual battle to reign supreme. For 50 years, Quality Street and Roses dominated the market, before new players Ferrero Rocher and Mars shook things up.