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The real Willy Wonkas

What’s it really like to work in a chocolate factory?

Step inside the chocolate factory to hear the secrets of what it’s like to invent sweet treats for a living.

Find out why chocolatiers think the raw material is like a β€œneedy child”, but can also bring great joy to people’s lives.

And hear the family story of the invention of one of the best-known British chocolate bars, with a trip to an archive of hidden stories from the confectionary industry – and some well-preserved sweets.

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Ruth Alexander

Producer: Hannah Bewley

(Image: Chocolate bars on a colourful background. Credit: Getty)

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27 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 Mar 2024 09:32GMT

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  • Thu 28 Mar 2024 04:32GMT
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  • Sun 31 Mar 2024 08:32GMT
  • Sun 31 Mar 2024 09:32GMT

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