Episodes
Inside Greggs: 24/7: Premiere (Channel 5 Friday 14 July 2023)
Inside Greggs: 24/7: Premiere airs Friday 14 July 2023 on Channel 5
What can we expect from this episode
Grace prepares herself for a full day of investigating Greggs, starting with a visit to the expansive Greggs pizza center. Overwhelmed by the freezing temperatures of the minus 20-degree freezer, she quickly acclimates in the cozy cabin of a large delivery truck responsible for distributing pizzas to Greggs outlets across the southern region of England. During her journey, Grace learns of a hidden gem – a secret Greggs store known as a Greggs outlet. This store offers discounted items, including the delectable caramel ‘droppy down bits’ that are leftover from the main stores.
Curious to delve deeper into the Greggs phenomenon, Grace decides to trace the origins of this iconic bakery brand back to Gosforth, located on the outskirts of Newcastle. It is here that she hunts down the site of the very first Greggs shop, now transformed into a travel agency.
Momentarily sidetracked by her own excitement in booking a holiday to Mauritius, Grace refocuses her attention on following the trail of Greggs. She discovers that the CEO and Finance Director of the company possess a comprehensive understanding of this trailblazing bakery brand. Intent on unraveling the secrets behind Greggs’ remarkable success, Grace introduces Greggs newcomer Francis Rossi to experience the delight of their classic baked goods firsthand.
In this programme we explore the phenomenon of Greggs. With hundreds of new shops opening up and down the country, over 1.5 billion pounds in revenue, a sell-out clothing line and a huge celebrity endorsement, Greggs is now a legendary part of popular culture. But why? Food critic and food lover Grace Dent traces the history of the company to figure out the secrets of their extraordinary success.
Season 1 Episode 1
When can we see the episode
Inside Greggs: 24/7: Premiere airs Friday 14 July 2023 at 20:00 on Channel 5
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