All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Toilet Paper

    • January 7, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    The battle for bog roll during the Covid 19 years showed us just how much we Aussies value the stuff. In this episode Dr Karl lifts the lid to discover how recycled toilet paper is made at the Encore toilet paper factory.

  • S01E02 Chocolate

    • January 14, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    At the Haigh's chocolate factory, Dr Karl gets the full Willy Wonka experience of how this sweet treat is made. Following it from bean to bar he discovers that the future of chocolate is in jeopardy.

  • S01E03 Ginger Beer

    • January 21, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    Dr Karl takes a peek inside the Bundaberg Ginger Beer Master Brewery. From the ginger farm to the packing line, he examines how this iconic soft drink - made from a spice and then fermented - is produced.

  • S01E04 Cricket Balls

    • January 28, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    Dr Karl visits the Kookaburra Sport cricket ball factory in Melbourne and learns how this global symbol of Australian sport is crafted from humble beginnings.

  • S01E05 Lollies

    • February 4, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    We know we shouldn't, but most of us can't resist the temptation of a lolly. At the Allen's factory, Dr Karl steps onto the factory floor to see how Snakes Alive are made - spoiler alert, the most popular flavour is red.

  • S01E06 Cheese

    • February 11, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    In this peep behind Bega's factory doors, Dr Karl learns how cheese is made... and it would appear that he knows more about String Theory, than he does string cheese.