<p>Step inside the chocolate factory to hear the secrets of what it’s like to invent sweet treats for a living.  </p><p>Find out why chocolatiers think the raw material is like a “needy child”, but can also bring great joy to people’s lives.  </p><p>And hear the family story of the invention of one of the best-known British chocolate bars, with a trip to an archive of hidden stories from the confectionary industry – and some well-preserved sweets.  </p><p>If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk </p><p>Presenter: Ruth Alexander </p><p>Producer: Hannah Bewley  </p><p>(Image: Chocolate bars on a colourful background. Credit: Getty)</p>

The Food Chain

BBC World Service

The real Willy Wonkas

MAR 28, 202427 MIN
The Food Chain

The real Willy Wonkas

MAR 28, 202427 MIN

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<p>Step inside the chocolate factory to hear the secrets of what it’s like to invent sweet treats for a living. </p><p>Find out why chocolatiers think the raw material is like a “needy child”, but can also bring great joy to people’s lives. </p><p>And hear the family story of the invention of one of the best-known British chocolate bars, with a trip to an archive of hidden stories from the confectionary industry – and some well-preserved sweets. </p><p>If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: [email protected] </p><p>Presenter: Ruth Alexander </p><p>Producer: Hannah Bewley </p><p>(Image: Chocolate bars on a colourful background. Credit: Getty)</p>