The Secret World Of...
Overview
A behind-the-scene exploration of Britain’s biggest snack rivalries, from Aeros v Wispas to Penguins against Clubs and Wotsits going up against Quavers.
Key Crew
Producer: Aisling Browne
Top Cast
Jo Brand
Self - Narrator
Seasons
Season 1 (2021)
No overview available.
3 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Chocolate
2021-08-08From Dairy Milk to Yorkie and Galaxy, the battle to be Britain's favourite chocolate has raged for decades. This look at the fierce confectionery fight reveals what it takes to hit our sweet spot.
Runtime: 47 minEpisode 2: Crisps
2021-08-15The biggest players in Britain's crisp industry reveal what it takes to out-flavour, out-sell and outwit their rivals in the fierce battle for complete crisp domination.
Runtime: 47 minEpisode 3: Biscuits
2021-08-22This nostalgically sweet, and a little unsavoury, battle of Britain's biscuits reveals how the industry hobnobs stay ahead of the pack, from copycats and cost-cutting to high court battles.
Runtime: 47 min
Season 2 (2022)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Ice Cream
2022-09-18From Wall's and Lyons Maid to Mars, Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry's, Jo Brand tells the nostalgic story of how we fell in love with our favourite frozen delights.
Runtime: 47 minEpisode 2: Burgers
2022-09-25Jo Brand lifts the lid on our love for burgers and the beef between the rivalries, from Wimpy, McDonald's and Burger King, to the modern players Honest Burgers and Meat Liquor.
Runtime: 47 minEpisode 3: Sweets
2022-10-02Episode 4: Sandwiches
2022-10-09Jo Brand unwraps the nostalgic story of Britain's sarnie supremo, from the first M&S pre-packaged sandwich to Pret a Manger's revolution and the mass appeal of Subway and Greggs.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Cereals
2022-10-16Jo Brand tears open the story behind Britain's battle of the brekkie cereals, charting the rise and rivalries of our favourites, from Kellogg's and Weetabix to Deliciously Ella.
Runtime: N/A min
