The Factory Next Door

Steve Duke
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The Factory Next Door

What’s on your list of the greatest products made in Britain? Join journalist Steve Duke as he criss-crosses the island to meet our makers in their factories and workshops. Whilst compiling our list, we hear stories of people pursuing perfection, tales of difficult times, and words of hope. Ultimately, this show is for the dreamers and the optimists. Each episode focuses on one product that gets submitted into the garden shed of greatness – we’ll keep going until the shed is full. Winner of the Best Business Show at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024. After tuning in, please consider buying me a coffee to keep this show on the road https://buymeacoffee.com/thefactorynextdoor instagram/thefactorynextdoor

  1. 26. The Sparkling Wine

    4 天前

    26. The Sparkling Wine

    Making sparkling wine is an old craft that’s found a new home. The French (and other European nations) may have been producing it for 300 years, but since the start of the 21st century, the UK has become an increasingly significant player. On this week’s The Factory Next Door we head to Kent to meet the team making some of our most internationally celebrated wines. Number 26 on our list of the greatest things we make in Britain is The Sparkling Wine by Gusbourne. Chief Vineyard Manager Jon Pollard explains why the number of hectares under vine in England and Wales has quadrupled in the past 25 years, talks about managing the changing climate, as well as getting back to traditional farming methods and why sheep are welcome visitors to the estate. Also on the show, Gusbourne’s head winemaker Mary Bridges chats about the ‘salt’ and ‘pepper’ of winemaking, the joy of harvesting, and reveals she occasionally wants someone else to pick the wine when out with friends. Please consider buying me a coffee to keep this show on the roadhttps://buymeacoffee.com/thefactorynextdoor (https://buymeacoffee.com/thefactorynextdoor)(you don’t need to register or create an account!) Say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    33 分鐘
  2. 25. The Coachbuilt Car

    12月10日

    25. The Coachbuilt Car

    Cars are made by robots – often articulated robots that resemble giant human arms… except, there’s a tiny percentage of cars that are still made using real human arms. On this week’s The Factory Next Door we head to the Malvern Hills to meet the team still using their hands to craft cars.Number 25 on our list of the greatest things we make in Britain is The Coachbuilt Car by the Morgan Car Company.Chief designer Jonathan Wells chats about the challenges of evolving a car without changing its silhouette, revels in the joy of mixing metal, wood, and leather, and reveals the 115-year-old company still knows where 90% of the cars it’s built are in the world. After tuning in, please consider buying me a coffee to keep this show on the roadhttps://buymeacoffee.com/thefactorynextdoor (https://buymeacoffee.com/thefactorynextdoor)(you don’t need to register or create an account!) And say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    32 分鐘
  3. 24. The Selvedge Jeans

    11月26日

    24. The Selvedge Jeans

    More than three billion pairs of denim jeans are made every year. But not all jeans are made the same. Just 10% are produced using selvedge denim - a denim that takes more time to weave and is significantly longer lasting. The UK may account for only a tiny percentage of global jean production, but we have some of the finest makers. Number 24 on our list of the greatest things we make in Britain is The Selvedge Jeans. On this week’s The Factory Next Door we visit one of our finest jeans makers - Blackhorse Lane Ateliers in east London. Founder Han Ates tells us why jeans are the new craft beer, the importance of connections, and gives thanks to those who dig old clothes out of disused mines. We also chat about families, our planet’s future, and what it takes to change your direction of travel when you’re not happy with the path you have followed. Hit the play button and let’s hang out. Afterwards, say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    32 分鐘
  4. 23. The Inflatable Lifeboat

    11月12日

    23. The Inflatable Lifeboat

    Since 1824, if you’ve got into difficulties on the British coastline, volunteers from the RNLI will race to your aid. They’ll arrive in a distinctive bright orange boat. A boat built in Britain. Number 23 on our list of the greatest things we make in Britain is The Inflatable Lifeboat. In this week’s episode of The Factory Next Door, we head to Cowes on the Isle of Wight to meet Glyn Ellis, Business Operations Manager at the RNLI’s Inshore Lifeboat Centre. We learn about the craft that goes into making boats built to rescue people. Last year alone, the RNLI saved 269 lives and came to the aid of more than 10,000 individuals. Also on the show, we celebrate the CNC machine, talk kids’ paintings, and fall in love with a boat name. Hit the play button and let’s hang out. Afterwards, say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    30 分鐘
  5. 22. The Space Satellite

    10月29日

    22. The Space Satellite

    In a leafy science park in Surrey, there’s a team of engineers making something that’s not intended for our world – it’s designed to live in space. Number 22 on our list of the greatest things we make in Britain is The Space Satellite. In this week’s episode of The Factory Next Door, we head to Surrey Satellite Technologies to meet with systems engineer Lily Forward and head of marketing Andrew Greenhalgh. We chat about the magic of working in the space industry, launch day nerves, and the dangers of lunchtime snacks. We also talk Elon Musk and offer sympathy to finance directors. Hit the play button and let’s hang out. Afterwards, say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    31 分鐘
  6. 21. The Cotton Shirt

    10月15日

    21. The Cotton Shirt

    A thread runs across the shoulders of King Charles, Stormzy, and David Gandy, and leads to the city of Gloucester. There, in a beautiful 18th century house, you can find Emma Willis and her skilled team making shirts for royalty, celebrities and anyone wishing to look sharp. Number 21 on our list of the greatest products we make in Britain is The Cotton Shirt. In this week’s episode of The Factory Next Door we head to Bearland House, just a short distance away from Gloucester Cathedral. Here, Emma chats to us about starting her business, why she felt her career was a ‘fail’ for so many years, and the importance of celebrating the skill to sell. We also talk love in the workplace and dying at your sewing machine. Hit the play button and let’s hang out. Afterwards, say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    28 分鐘
  7. Bonus Ep. Evan Davis

    9月24日

    Bonus Ep. Evan Davis

    For this special episode of the show, we sit down for a chat with journalist and broadcaster Evan Davis. Before becoming presenter of Radio 4’s PM programme, Evan was the BBC’s Economics Editor. In 2011, he presented a documentary series, and wrote a book, called Made in Britain. Since 2006, Evan’s presented the business show The Bottom Line. He’s also the presenter of BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den. We sit down in a disused car park to discuss how Britain pays its way in the world, why entrepreneurs look to China to help kickstart their businesses, and the joy of quality over quantity. We also discuss the efficiencies of resilience, and consider why the manufacturing resurgence he predicted a decade ago hasn’t happened – yet. Hit the play button and let’s hang out. Afterwards, say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    29 分鐘
  8. 20. The Horse Saddle

    8月20日

    20. The Horse Saddle

    The world’s biggest exporter of horse saddles and harnesses? China. Today it accounts for almost half the entire global market. But British-made saddles are still celebrated for their craftsmanship, and they are still in demand - particularly from riders in places such as America and Australia.Number 20 on our list of the greatest products we make in Britain is The Horse Saddle.In this week’s episode of The Factory Next Door we head to Walsall, to meet Jane, co-owner of Ryder Saddles. She tells us why a young workforce matters, the joy of blinged up saddles, the pain of posting to Europe, and why the industry is built on cold wet January days.Hit the play button and let’s hang out. Afterwards, say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor

    32 分鐘
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What’s on your list of the greatest products made in Britain? Join journalist Steve Duke as he criss-crosses the island to meet our makers in their factories and workshops. Whilst compiling our list, we hear stories of people pursuing perfection, tales of difficult times, and words of hope. Ultimately, this show is for the dreamers and the optimists. Each episode focuses on one product that gets submitted into the garden shed of greatness – we’ll keep going until the shed is full. Winner of the Best Business Show at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024. After tuning in, please consider buying me a coffee to keep this show on the road https://buymeacoffee.com/thefactorynextdoor instagram/thefactorynextdoor

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  • 創作者
    Steve Duke
  • 活躍年代
    2023年 - 2024年
  • 集數
    28
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © Steven Duke
  • 節目網站
    The Factory Next Door

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