How Do They Do It?

The programme explains how platinum, one of the world’s most valuable metals, is mined, detailing the extraction methods employed. It also examines the production process behind manga comics and shows how lemons are transformed into an Italian after‑dinner drink, including the steps involved in each craft.

This programme is a single episode that stitches together three seemingly unrelated subjects – the extraction of one of the planet’s most valuable metals, the creation of Japanese manga comics and the transformation of lemons into an Italian after‑dinner drink. It presents each topic in a concise, easy‑to‑follow format. The first segment follows the journey of platinum from deep underground to the point where it can be used in industry. Viewers see how miners locate the ore, the techniques employed to bring it to the surface and the steps taken to refine it into a marketable product. The second part shifts to the world of manga, showing how artists and printers collaborate to bring comic stories to life. Finally, the episode turns to the kitchen, where lemons are processed and mixed to produce a traditional Italian liqueur enjoyed after a meal. Throughout the show, the host explains the significance of platinum as a highly prized metal, highlighting why its extraction matters on a global scale. The manga section underscores the craft behind the colourful panels and the teamwork required to meet demand. In the closing segment, the conversion of lemons into a digestif is demonstrated, giving viewers a clear picture of how a simple fruit becomes a celebrated after‑dinner beverage.