How Do They Do It?

The programme examines how sardines are caught and processed, detailing each stage from the fishing nets to the final packaging. It also looks at the manufacturing of ejector seats and the assembly line for Piaggio scooters, showing the key steps involved.

The programme is a short documentary‑style episode that gives viewers an insight into three seemingly unrelated industries. It’s presented as a straightforward look at how sardines are caught and turned into product, alongside a behind‑the‑scenes view of how ejector seats and Piaggio scooters are built. In the first segment the camera follows the whole sardine supply chain, from the moment the fish are hauled in at sea to the point where they’re cleaned, packed and readied for market. The footage shows the nets being hauled, the fish being sorted and the processing steps that turn raw catches into the familiar canned product. The next part shifts focus to the production of ejector seats, tracing the assembly line from raw components to the finished safety device. Viewers see the metalwork, the installation of mechanisms and the testing procedures that ensure each seat meets its intended standards. The final section turns to the manufacturing of Piaggio scooters, outlining how the company’s factories piece together frames, engines and electronic systems. The segment follows the progression from individual parts to a fully operational scooter ready for sale.