All Consuming
By BBC Radio 4
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore our culture of consumption through products that have changed the world. They unravel the mysteries of marketing and the formidable forces that drive purchasing habits. From toilet paper to funerals, perfume to package holidays they'll be combing the past to see how landmark innovations have shifted the course of history. And asking what happens next?
Latest episode
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Microwaves
Amit Katwala and Charlotte Stavrou power up the microwave and find out what's cooking. -
Microchips
Amit Katwala and Charlotte Stavrou delve into the significance of microchips. -
Denim
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala unpick our abiding love affair with denim. -
Board Games
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore the world of Board Games. -
Cameras
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala zoom into our changing relationship with cameras. -
Manicures
Amit and Charlotte buff up their knowledge on nails as they enter the world of manicures -
Running shoes
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore how running shoes keep pace with our feet. -
Houseplants
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala pick apart houseplants and learn about a recent boom. -
Glasses
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala peer into the world of glasses. -
Tea
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala mull over the history of tea and its cultural impact.