How It's Made

The programme examines how everyday items such as Marseille soap and Laguiole pocket knives are produced. It details the step‑by‑step manufacturing processes that bring these objects to market. The series also shows how these techniques have been refined and modernised over time.

Foosball Tables/Marseille Soap is an episode‑length programme that turns the camera onto the world of ordinary household items. It is presented as a concise, self‑contained segment that fits within the broader series format, offering viewers a focused look at the production of everyday goods. The episode follows the making of two iconic French products – Marseille soap and the classic Laguiole pocket knife. It walks the audience through each step of the manufacturing process, showing how raw materials are transformed into the finished items. In doing so, it highlights the ways in which the techniques used to craft these objects have been honed and improved over the years. Beyond simply documenting the current methods, the programme also points out how traditional practices have been refined, illustrating a gradual evolution in craftsmanship. By juxtaposing the soap’s simple, time‑tested formula with the precision required for a Laguiole blade, the episode underscores the blend of heritage and innovation that characterises the production of these commonplace yet culturally significant objects.