The Factory Next Door
By Steve Duke
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What’s on your list of the greatest products made in Britain?
Join economics journalist Steve Duke as he criss-crosses the island to meet the people still making things in our factories and workshops. Hear the stories behind some of our most iconic products, told by the people crafting them.
Series 6 (numbers 51 to 60 on our list) arrives August 11.
“A gem of a series” – Podcast Rex
“Thoughtful and warm” – The Guardian
***** “A wonderful, life-affirming podcast”
***** “Important listening with a light touch”
2026 - British Podcast Awards - Shortlisted
2025 – British Podcast Awards – Silver Award
2025 – Independent Podcast Awards – Shortlisted
2024 – British Podcast Awards – Shortlisted
2024 – Independent Podcast Awards – Winner
Have a suggestion for what needs to go on our list? Whatsapp me on 07767 888 319.
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51. The Remembrance Wreath
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Most replayed moments. The greatest business strategy
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May 29, 2026 |
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Most replayed moments. Why I bought a British factory
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May 22, 2026 |
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Most replayed moments. Stories from our makers that made me cry
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May 15, 2026 |
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50. The Knitted Polo Shirt
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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49. The Folding Bicycle
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Bonus Ep. Northampton. How to grow our shoe industry
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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48. The Wedding Tent
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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47. The Surgical Clamp
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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46. The Luxury Lingerie
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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45. The Mechanical Watch
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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44. The Optical Glasses
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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43. The Premium Preserve
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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42. The Mountain Shirt
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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41. The China Mug
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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40. The Bed Linen
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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39. The Musical Saw
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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38. The Rocket Engine
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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37. The Oak-Framed Home
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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36. The Resoleable Sneakers
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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35. The Dining Chair
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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34. The Glass Lampshade
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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33. The Somerset Cider
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May 27, 2025 |
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32. The Country Brogues
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May 13, 2025 |
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Bonus Ep. Dumfries House. Inside the King's House of Makers
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May 06, 2025 |
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31. The Single Malt
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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30. The Kitchen Scissors
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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29. The Three-Piece Suit
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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28. The Prospector Pan
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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27. The Doorman's Umbrella
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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26. The Sparkling Wine
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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25. The Coachbuilt Car
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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24. The Selvedge Jeans
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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23. The Inflatable Lifeboat
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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22. The Space Satellite
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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21. The Cotton Shirt
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Bonus Ep. Evan Davis
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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20. The Horse Saddle
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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19. The Teddy Bear
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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18. The Linen Jacket
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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17. The Albert Slipper
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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16. The Morris Bell
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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15. The Additive Watch
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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14. The Derby Boots
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May 28, 2024 |
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13. The Velvet Jacket
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May 14, 2024 |
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12. The Fire Irons
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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11. The Carry-On Case
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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10. The Model Spitfire
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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9. The Botanical Illustration
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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8. The Plaited Belt
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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7. The Cornish Mug
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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6. The Fisherman's Smock
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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5. The Cask Ale
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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4. The Custom Motorbike
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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3. The Princess's Bicycle
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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2. The Day Backpack
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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1. The Museum Gift
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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The Trailer
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Jun 29, 2023 |