S4·E8 Pencils
Synopsis
Gregg Wallace is in Germany at a historic pencil factory where they produce 600,000 writing implements a day. Cherry Healey examines the astonishing properties of graphite. Historian Ruth Goodman traces the origin of pencils to a 15th-century graphite discovery in the Borrowdale valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 8 of Inside the Factory air?
Season 4, Episode 8 ('Pencils') originally aired on March 19, 2019.
How long is Season 4 Episode 8 ('Pencils')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.
What happens in Inside the Factory Season 4 Episode 8?
Gregg Wallace is in Germany at a historic pencil factory where they produce 600,000 writing implements a day. Cherry Healey examines the astonishing properties of graphite. Historian Ruth Goodman traces the origin of pencils to a 15th-century graphite discovery in the Borrowdale valley....