The Wonderful World of Chocolate

Season 2

Documentary series delving into the rich history of chocolate - revealing fascinating facts about the world's most famous confectioners, eye-opening behind-the-scenes factory tours, chocolate nostalgia and a look at new innovations.

Where to Watch The Wonderful World of Chocolate • Season 2

18 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1A tour of the Aldi chocolate factory in Preston, how many revolutions to whip up a Milky Way, chocolate-dipped grasshoppers and locusts, and a life-size chocolate Boris.
  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1A tour of the Aldi chocolate factory in Preston, how many revolutions to whip up a Milky Way, chocolate-dipped grasshoppers and locusts, and a life-size chocolate Boris.
  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1A tour of the factory in Preston where Aldi's own brand chocolates are made. Mars chocolates and the differences between their US and UK brands. Plus, chocolate-dipped insects.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2At Prestat, owner Nick is proud of his Royal Warrant, but also of the company's place in history as inventors of the chocolate truffle in 1895. Cameras focus on the expertise which makes these chocs fit for a Queen. There's also a profile of Mackintosh's, creators of Quality Street, Rolo and more. Plus, a nostalgic look at the most romantic ad ever, as voted for by the public. Finally, the ultimate chocolate cocktail contest - Cadbury's Roses Strawberry Creams versus Quality Street's purple one.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2At Prestat, owner Nick is proud of his Royal Warrant, but also of the company's place in history as inventors of the chocolate truffle in 1895. Cameras focus on the expertise which makes these chocs fit for a Queen. There's also a profile of Mackintosh's, creators of Quality Street, Rolo and more. Plus, a nostalgic look at the most romantic ad ever, as voted for by the public. Finally, the ultimate chocolate cocktail contest - Cadbury's Roses Strawberry Creams versus Quality Street's purple one.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Examining the story of Fry's, which created the first chocolate bar in 1847, and a look at the sales of dark chocolate which are on the rise. Cameras visit one of the factories that pioneered this sophisticated new wave in the UK, Sussex-based Montezuma. There is also a look at the creation of a near life-size chocolate Elvis.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Examining the story of Fry's, which created the first chocolate bar in 1847, and a look at the sales of dark chocolate which are on the rise. Cameras visit one of the factories that pioneered this sophisticated new wave in the UK, Sussex-based Montezuma. There is also a look at the creation of a near life-size chocolate Elvis.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Food giant Nestlé opens the doors of its Perugia factory in Italy, where production manager Davide looks into the secrets of what is undeniably a labour of love. Chocolatier Prudence Staite has a big challenge ahead, creating a full-blown chocolate replica of a much-loved vintage motorbike for the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, as it celebrates its 35th birthday.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Food giant Nestlé opens the doors of its Perugia factory in Italy, where production manager Davide looks into the secrets of what is undeniably a labour of love. Chocolatier Prudence Staite has a big challenge ahead, creating a full-blown chocolate replica of a much-loved vintage motorbike for the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, as it celebrates its 35th birthday.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4The intense rivalry bubbling between two staples of the chocolate bar, Aero and Wisper, is unwrapped. Nestle opens its doors to the vast factory it has in Perugia, where Baci 'kisses' are created.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5A look at the history of rivalry between different brands of chocolate biscuits and a behind the scenes visit to a Norfolk factory that produces 35,000 walnut whips every hour. Plus, a look at how chocolate became a much-needed taste of home for soldiers serving in the First World War, the story of the world's tallest chocolate fountain, and a chocolatier who was challenged to create a sculpture of an ancient Roman god for a festival.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5A look at the history of rivalry between different brands of chocolate biscuits and a behind the scenes visit to a Norfolk factory that produces 35,000 walnut whips every hour. Plus, a look at how chocolate became a much-needed taste of home for soldiers serving in the First World War, the story of the world's tallest chocolate fountain, and a chocolatier who was challenged to create a sculpture of an ancient Roman god for a festival.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5The secrets behind how the Marks and Spencer Walnut Whip gets its bubbles and swirls. The rivalry between Jacob's Club and McVitie's Penguin chocolate biscuit bars is unpicked. Plus, the world's tallest chocolate fountain.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6A visit to the Nestlé factory in Perugia, Italy, where the Crunch Bar is made, and the outpost of Barry Callebaut, the biggest chocolate supplier in the world, which is next door. Emma and Mark Baravelli, chocolatiers from Conwy in North Wales, are given a challenging brief - to carve a life-size baby bison for Lord Newborough's 70th birthday - while there's also a trip to Eurochocolate, the biggest chocolate festival in the world.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6A visit to the Nestlé factory in Perugia, Italy, where the Crunch Bar is made, and the outpost of Barry Callebaut, the biggest chocolate supplier in the world, which is next door. Emma and Mark Baravelli, chocolatiers from Conwy in North Wales, are given a challenging brief - to carve a life-size baby bison for Lord Newborough's 70th birthday - while there's also a trip to Eurochocolate, the biggest chocolate festival in the world.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6A taste of Nestle's Italian mega-factory where they produce their world-renowned milk chocolate. The role of After Eights in the feminist revolution.

 

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