Inside the Factory

Season 5 Episode 6: Pots and Pans

How a foundry in France produces a cast iron pot every five seconds - from the arrival of 20 tonnes of crude iron right through to brightly coloured orange casserole dishes. How a South African iron ore mine - one of the largest in the world - produces a staggering 670,000 tonnes every day. The science behind cooking the perfect casserole - more cooking time isn't always better. The history of one-pot cooking to prepare simple meals, from communal ovens to 1970s slow cookers. How casting iron in sand moulds democratised the kitchen through affordable cookware.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

10

Episodes:

75

Cast:

Paddy McGuinness, Cherry Healey, Ruth Goodman

Quality:

HD

Duration:

55 min

First Air:

2015

Rating:

7.9