How It's Made

The programme examines the origins of laminate flooring, frozen treats and detergents, and tracks how the manufacturing processes for each have evolved over the years. It highlights the development of production techniques that have shaped these everyday products.

The programme is an episode that focuses on three everyday items – laminate flooring, frozen treats and detergents – and gives viewers a clear picture of what the show sets out to cover. It’s presented as a factual series that walks the audience through the origins and the way these products are made today. In the core of the episode, the narrative follows the journey of each product from its source material to the finished good. It explains where the raw ingredients for laminate flooring, frozen desserts and cleaning agents are obtained, and then outlines how the manufacturing steps have changed over time. The piece highlights the shift from early, simple techniques to the more sophisticated processes used in modern factories. The episode also points out the key developments that have shaped each industry. For laminate flooring, it notes the move from basic wood panels to engineered composites. In the case of frozen treats, it tracks the introduction of new freezing technologies and flavour‑enhancing methods. With detergents, it follows the progression from basic soap‑making to specialised chemical formulations. Overall, the show gives a concise yet thorough overview of how these three product categories have evolved, linking their origins with the technological advances that have refined their production methods over the years.