Inside the Factory

Somewhere along the way a trend has emerged in TV for programmes that go 'inside' places. Whether that's factories, as it is here, or shops, or zoos etc.

I don't know what the fascination is, but it certainly helps fill the schedules.

This programme is ok, it's mildly interesting, but it's certainly not must watch tv.

The presenter Gregg Wallace taking credit for the work of others for "his" item at what ever plant the show is visiting. His man child act detracts from what would be a relatively interesting and well put together show. I do find it a bit ironic that many of the factories visited are owned by multi-national corporations that are not British owned but are still lauded as the best in the world for whatever reason they can dream up with their on show historian. Cherry is the least annoying of all the presenters but her role is also poorly scripted. She doesn't need to be portrayed as more shallow and idiotic than Gregg.

TLDR...the premise is interesting but the hosts suck.

Have always loved this show and HATED Gregg Wallace with a passion. He's not only very irritating with his childish demeanor but an absolute clumsy fool. GLAD HE'S GONE! Some very interesting shows that make you marvel at the size and volume they produce and Cherry and Ruth present great history and an informative look into the products without the ridiculous actions and clumsy antics of Gregg. I pity the staff that are required to babysit this goof through their factory. Most of the tours are simply fascinating but I have to turn off the sound and read the subtitles because GW is THAT annoying.

I love watching how things are made, get a little added info of the history and feel educated and entertained, and then Gregg Wallace shows up. His overbearing school boy « amazed at everything » act is so terribly annoying. He is irritating and obnoxious and I swear most of the time you see the poor people hand picked to give him the tour cringe at his horrific demeanour. And not enough that they let him loose on the British factory workers, they sent him to France and Germany where his condescending, dumb act is even less well understood than in his home country. I get it, he has to ask « seemingly dumb » questions so the people explain to the audience why I need a screw in this thing, or yeast in bread or whatever. But can he not do that in a way that seems less like he is on an energy drink high? Cherry and Ruth are doing such a great job and the show is really well done, just get rid of Gregg or tell him to bloody tone it down!

There is only one UK presenter worse than him...

Why does the BBC retain such losers?

I wonder what criteria brought him to the top of their list?