- 62
- Episodes
- 54
- Transcribed
- 90
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 66K
- YouTube views
About The Factory Next Door
What’s on your list of the greatest products made in Britain? Join economics journalist Steve Duke as he criss-crosses the island to meet the people still making things in our factories and workshops. Hear the stories behind some of our most iconic products, told by the people crafting them. “A gem of a series” – Podcast Rex “Thoughtful and warm” – The Guardian ***** “A wonderful, life-affirming podcast” ***** “Important listening with a light touch” 2026 – British Podcast Awards – Gold Award 2026 – 2x The Signal Awards – Shortlisted 2026 – The Lovie Awards – Shortlisted 2026 – 2x Independent Podcast Awards – Shortlisted 2025 – British Podcast Awards – Silver Award 2025 – Independent Podcast Awards – Shortlisted 2024 – British Podcast Awards – Shortlisted 2024 – Independent Podcast Awards – Winner Have a suggestion for what needs to go on our list? Whatsapp me on 07767 888 319. Say hello on Instagram @thefactorynextdoor Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefactorynextdoor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Steve Duke
- Category
- arts · business · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 29 Jun 2023
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
54 of 62 episodes have a transcript.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
55. The Hand-Sewn Kilt
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
54. The Helter Skelter
8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
53. The Ceremonial Uniform
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55. The Hand-Sewn Kilt
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] On the left hand side we have a picture board wall because we also host talks on history of kilts and tartan. Then walking through the shop we have our fitting rooms on the right hand side. Can I be really rude Gordon and ask for an abridged version of the history of the kilt? Yes. And I say that knowing you could probably talk for hours on it and I'm like oh could you talk for 60 seconds on the history of the kilt? So the history of the kilt, we refer to it as Highland dress because this is where it originated in the Highlands of Scotland. We weren't the only people to weave Czech fabric. We weren't the only people to wear short, kilted garments. […]
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- Gordon
- Louise
- Richard Blunden
- Jules Walker
- Giles English
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 65,788
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 7 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 83 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 46
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 77
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