Blood, Sweat and Luxuries Episode guide

  1. Technology

    5/5 In the Philippines the Brits join electronics workers, where productivity is everything.

    First broadcast: 18 May 2010

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  2. Gold and E-waste

    4/5 In Ghana, the Brits mine gold and discover the terrible impact of e-waste.

    First broadcast: 11 May 2010

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  3. Coffee

    3/5 The Brits travel south to work on the Ethiopian coffee plantations of Yirgacheffe.

    First broadcast: 04 May 2010

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  4. Leather

    2/5 In Addis Ababa, the Brits join the locals who rely on the leather industry to survive.

    First broadcast: 27 Apr 2010

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  5. Gems

    1/5 In Madagascar, the Brits discover where gems and jewellery sold in Britain come from.

    First broadcast: 20 Apr 2010

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