Introducing Toast

Sean Farrington looks at the products that promised so much but crashed and burned.

• 2 mins

Toast - Google Glass

Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up...Toast. This week - Google Glass

• 25 mins

Toast - Olestra

Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up toast. This week, Olestra

• 24 mins

Toast - Blockbuster

Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up...toast. This week - Blockbuster.

• 25 mins

Toast - Friends Reunited

Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up... toast. Today - Friends Reunited

• 25 mins

Toast - Sinclair C5

Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up... toast. Today - the Sinclair C5.

• 25 mins

Snoring Products

Can sprays, strips and other devices stop you snoring?

• 26 mins

Low and No Alcohol Beer

Are no or low-alcohol beers better for you than a regular pint?

• 25 mins

Hay Fever Treatments

What works to help with the symptoms of hay fever?

• 33 mins

Reusable Nappies

Are reusable nappies cheaper and more environmentally friendly than disposable nappies?

• 28 mins

Outdoor Clothing

Do fabrics that promise to wick away sweat and keep you comfy whatever the weather work?

• 29 mins

UV Sterilisers

Do UV sterilisers really clean your belongings by shining a light over them?

• 28 mins

Cycle Helmets

Which cycle helmets give you the best protection?

• 30 mins

Dog Poo Bags

Are biodegradable dog poo bags the best thing since sliced bread?

• 28 mins

Barefoot Shoes

Are barefoot shoes better for your feet?

• 32 mins

Mosquito Repellents

Are mosquito repellents 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Which ones really work?

• 27 mins

Sliced Bread is back!

Greg Foot returns to investigate a new batch of wonder products suggested by you.

• 2 mins

Vapes

Is vaping harmful to your health and to the environment?

• 33 mins

Induction Hobs

Are induction hobs 'the best thing since sliced bread'?

• 24 mins

Weighted Blankets

Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?

• 27 mins

Motion Sickness Remedies

Motion sickness remedies promise to ease queasiness but which ones are proven to work?

• 27 mins

Smart Thermostats

Can smart thermostats save you money on energy bills?

• 28 mins

Eco-friendly toilet paper

Is eco-friendly toilet paper 'the best thing since sliced bread'?

• 27 mins

Ice Baths

Do the claims made about ice baths hold water?

• 33 mins

Sports Bras

Are expensive sports bras worth the money?

• 36 mins

Vacuum cleaners

Corded, cordless or robot - which vacuum cleaners are 'the best thing since sliced bread'?

• 36 mins

Christmas Trees

Which Christmas tree is better for the environment - real or fake?

• 29 mins

Bedding

Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment?

• 30 mins

Toast is back!

Sean Farrington returns to look at more grand business ideas that ended up as toast.

• 1 min

Toast - Toys R Us

Why did the major toy retailer Toys R Us have to close all of its UK stores in 2018?

• 25 mins

Toast - Sunny Delight

Why did sales of the best-selling soft drink Sunny Delight suddenly bomb in the 1990s?

• 25 mins

Toast - Club 18-30

Why did the package holiday brand Club 18-30 disappear?

• 25 mins

Toast - Commodore Computers

Why did the best-selling computer manufacturer, Commodore, go bust?

• 24 mins

Toast - Jamie's Italian

What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?

• 24 mins

Sliced Bread is back!

Greg Foot returns to investigate a whole new batch of wonder products suggested by you.

• 2 mins

Face Creams

Are more expensive face creams worth it?

• 32 mins

Dog dental chews

Can dental chews really clean your dog's teeth?

• 29 mins

Pots and Pans

What cookware is best for your kitchen?

• 29 mins

Fitness trackers

How accurate are fitness trackers?

• 27 mins

Milk Alternatives

Which is the cream of the crop for your health and the planet?

• 32 mins

Tens machines and circulation boosters

How effective are tens machines and circulation boosters?

• 32 mins

Dishwashers

Is it better to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher?

• 30 mins

Mushroom Coffee

Is mushroom coffee really good for us?

• 29 mins

Toast - Little Chef

Why did we lose the roadside restaurant chain Little Chef?

• 24 mins

Toast - Vine

Why did the video sharing platform Vine end up... toast?

• 24 mins

Toast - Mothercare's UK Stores

Why did Mothercare have to close all of their UK stores?

• 25 mins

Toast - Green Shield Stamps

Green Shield Stamps could be traded in for 'free' gifts so why did consumers abandon them?

• 25 mins