How It's Made · SEASON 18

Pipe Cleaners, Blue Stilton Cheese, Smart Electric Meters, Telescopes

Episode 6 · 2011-10-18

★ 10.0

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Season 18Episode 6★ 10.0/10

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Episode overview

Soft fibres are trapped between twisting wires to produce flexible pipe cleaners. Cultured milk is coagulated, drained and pierced so the characteristic blue mould can develop in Stilton cheese; electronic measuring components are calibrated inside smart electric meters; and precisely shaped lenses or mirrors are aligned within telescope bodies.

21 minutes

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6. Pipe Cleaners, Blue Stilton Cheese, Smart Electric Meters, Telescopes2011-10-18

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10. Cufflinks, Blueberry Turnovers, Dashboards, Earthenware Pottery2011-11-15

11. Pharmaceutical Blister Packs, Deli Slicers, Oysters, Weathervanes2011-11-22

12. Top & Bowler Hats, Solar Water Heaters, Sticky Buns, Electrostatic Speakers2011-11-29

13. Turntables, Steam Engines, Playground Equipment, Teflon Pans2011-12-06