Dr Karl's How Things Work

Dr Karl visits eight new factories to find out how some of Australia's best-known products are made. With an access all areas pass to see how everyday items like books, guitars and chips are made, he'll discover the secrets of modern manufacturing.

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   E1. Chips

   Jan 6, 2026 · 29m

   Dr Karl crunches into the crispy, salty, science packed world of chips, proving there's more to one of the nation's favourite treats than meets the mouth.

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   E2. Aussie Rules Football

   Jan 6, 2026 · 30m

   Dr Karl unravels how leather, laces, and over a century of craft produce the sacred ball at the centrepiece of the nation's favourite game, Aussie Rules Football.

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   E3. Pies

   Jan 13, 2026 · 30m

   Guided by a pie-tastic team in Perth, Dr Karl embarks on a culinary odyssey to uncover how Australia's iconic meat pies are made.

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   E4. Guitars

   Jan 20, 2026 · 30m

   Dr Karl slides behind the doors of a guitar factory to see how Australia's favourite instrument is made.

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   E5. Bread

   Jan 27, 2026 · 28m

   It's an early rise for Dr Karl as he starts the day at the Goodman Fielder bakery in Burleigh Heads where they bake 100,000 loaves of bread every day.

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   E6. Boots

   Feb 3, 2026 · 30m

   Dr Karl visits eight new factories to find out how some of Australia's best-known products are made. With an access all areas pass to see how everyday items like books, guitars and chips are made, he'll discover the secrets of modern manufacturing.

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