Sliced Bread
By BBC Radio 4
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Description
Sliced Bread is the series that investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Science presenter Greg Foot finds out.
Greg speaks to experts on a bunk-busting mission to test the latest consumer trends chosen by listeners. Do they live up to the hype? Or are they just marketing BS?
Greg chats to the experts, dives into the data, performs tests and crunches the numbers before putting his findings back to the listener so they can decide if it’s worth spending their hard earned money on.
New episodes of Sliced Bread are released weekly on Thursdays wherever you get your BBC podcasts. But you can listen to the latest episode on BBC Sounds first, a week earlier than anywhere else.
If you have a suggestion for a product to investigate, you can email the team on sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or send a WhatsApp voice note via the number 07543 306807.
Sliced Bread is produced by BBC Audio North for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
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Weather Apps
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Nov 05, 2026 |
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Hydrogen Water
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Oct 29, 2026 |
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Eye Drops
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Mushroom Gummies
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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Acne Treatments
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 5: The Future of Supermarkets
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 5: The Future of Pets
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 5: The Future of Cinemas
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 5: The Future of Gyms
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 5: The Future of Money
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Experimental Peptides
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Laundry Detergents
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Pillows
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Air Conditioning
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Language Learning Apps
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Kitchen Sponges, Cloths and Brushes
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Robotic Lawnmowers
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Gut Microbiome Tests
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Food Containers
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May 28, 2026 |
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Cat Litter
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May 21, 2026 |
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Ergonomic Keyboards and Mice
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May 14, 2026 |
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Vibration Plates
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May 07, 2026 |
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Hair Removal Devices
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Infrared Saunas
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Earwax Removers
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Collagen (2026 Update)
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 4: The Future of Food
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 4: The Future of Eyewear
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 4: The Future of the Office
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 4: The Future of Trains
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Dough - Series 4: The Future of Mobile Phones
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Baby Sleep Products
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Kitchen Knives and Sharpeners
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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VPNs
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Kefir
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Dark Chocolate
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Weight-loss Injections
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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The Sliced Bread Christmas List 2025
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Cough Medicines
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Car Shampoos and Coatings
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Fake Tans
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Toenail Fungus Treatments
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Scar Gels and Oils
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Creatine
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 3: The Future of Flight
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 3: The Future of Clothing
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 3: The Future of Housebuilding
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 3: The Future of Home Parcel Delivery
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 3: The Future of Cars
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Smart Doorbells
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Salt
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Nail Polish and Gels
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Standing Desks
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Dehumidifiers
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Chopping Boards
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Water Filters (Live at Cheltenham Science Festival)
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Dog Food (Live at Hay Festival)
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Menopause Supplements
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May 29, 2025 |
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Vagus Nerve Stimulators
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May 22, 2025 |
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Lip Balm
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May 15, 2025 |
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Sleep Headbands and Sleep Bars
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May 08, 2025 |
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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
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May 01, 2025 |
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Jet Lag Products
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Artificial Sweeteners
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Home Allergy Tests
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 2: Watches
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 2: Lawn Mowers
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 2: Bicycles
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 2: Washing Machines
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Dough - Series 2: Game Consoles
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Hearing Aids
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Plant Food
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Boiling Water Taps
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Grounding Sheets
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Cooking Oils
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Protein Powder
|
Jan 23, 2025 |
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Smart Scales
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Insulation Hacks
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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The Sliced Bread Christmas List
|
Dec 16, 2024 |
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Hair Loss Products
|
Dec 12, 2024 |
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Coffee Pods
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Cleaning Sprays
|
Oct 24, 2024 |
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Longevity Supplements - 100th Episode
|
Oct 17, 2024 |
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Float Tanks
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Slug Repellents
|
Oct 03, 2024 |
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Electrolytes
|
Sep 26, 2024 |
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Insulated Coffee Cups
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Greens Powders
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Foam Rollers
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Dishwasher Tablets
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Dough - Series 1: Fridges
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Dough - Series 1: Irons
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Dough - Series 1: Hairdryers
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Dough - Series 1: Vacuum Cleaners
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Dough - Series 1: TV Sets
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Dough - Series 1: Trailer
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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DNA Ancestry Tests
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Ear Plugs (Live at Hay Festival)
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Cholesterol Lowering Products
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Acupressure Mats
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Pest Control
|
Jun 13, 2024 |
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Contact Lenses
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Car Tyres
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May 30, 2024 |
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Sustainable Period Products
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May 23, 2024 |
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Air Fresheners
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May 16, 2024 |
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LED Face Masks
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May 09, 2024 |
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Mushroom Coffee
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Dishwashers
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Tens Machines and Circulation Boosters
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Milk Alternatives
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Fitness Trackers
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Pots and Pans
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Dog Dental Chews
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Face Creams
|
Feb 08, 2024 |
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Bedding
|
Dec 07, 2023 |
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Christmas Trees
|
Nov 30, 2023 |
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Sports Bras
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Vacuum cleaners
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Ice Baths
|
Nov 09, 2023 |
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Eco-friendly Toilet Paper
|
Nov 02, 2023 |
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Smart Thermostats
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Motion Sickness Remedies
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Weighted Blankets
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Induction Hobs
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Vapes
|
Oct 02, 2023 |
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Mosquito Repellents
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Barefoot Shoes
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Dog Poo Bags
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Cycle Helmets
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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UV Sterilisers
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Outdoor Clothing
|
Jun 08, 2023 |
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Reusable Nappies
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Hay Fever Treatments
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May 25, 2023 |
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Low and No Alcohol Beer
|
May 18, 2023 |
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Snoring Products
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May 11, 2023 |
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Sourdough
|
Mar 31, 2023 |
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Mascara
|
Mar 23, 2023 |
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Toothpaste
|
Mar 16, 2023 |
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Herbal Sleep Aids
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Mattresses
|
Mar 02, 2023 |
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Conditioners and Heat Protection Products
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Bottled Water
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Painkillers
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Eco Laundry Products
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Petrol
|
Jan 26, 2023 |
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Energy Drinks
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Shampoo
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Cold Defence Nasal Sprays
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Batteries
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Perfume
|
Dec 08, 2022 |
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Razors
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Collagen Supplements
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Wake Up Lights & SAD Lamps
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Portable Heaters
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Natural Deodorants
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Compression Leggings, Bath Salts, Water Softeners and Filters
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Dog Food, Diet Fizzy Drinks & Mouthwash
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Paint
|
Aug 04, 2022 |
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Massage Guns
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Fat Burning Pills
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Sunglasses
|
Jul 14, 2022 |
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Manuka Honey
|
Jun 30, 2022 |
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Air Fryers
|
Jun 23, 2022 |
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Air Purifiers
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Carbon Negative and Carbon Offsetting
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Meal Replacement Drinks
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Electric Toothbrushes (& Water Flossers)
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May 26, 2022 |
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Blue Light Filtering Glasses
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May 19, 2022 |
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Personalised Vitamin Plans
|
May 12, 2022 |
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Running Shoes
|
May 05, 2022 |
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Air Source Heat Pumps
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Wagyu Beef
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Sustainable Jeans
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Electric Cars
|
Apr 07, 2022 |
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Noise Cancelling Headphones
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May 06, 2020 |
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Teeth Whitening
|
Apr 29, 2020 |
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Sunscreen
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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CBD Products (Cannabidiol)
|
Apr 15, 2020 |
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Caffeine Shampoo
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Goop Lab Special
|
Jan 24, 2020 |
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Sports Pain: Taping
|
Feb 27, 2019 |
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Sports Pain: Gels and Sprays
|
Feb 27, 2019 |
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Health Drinks: Turmeric
|
Feb 20, 2019 |
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Health Drinks: Kombucha
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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Winter Bugs: Vitamin C and Zinc
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Feb 13, 2019 |
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Winter Bugs: Hand Sanitisers
|
Feb 13, 2019 |
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Skincare: Activated Charcoal
|
Feb 06, 2019 |
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Skincare: Collagen
|
Feb 06, 2019 |
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Trailer
|
Feb 05, 2019 |