
24 Hours in Waitrose
Documentary
Overview
From fresh local produce to ethically sourced ingredients, step behind the scenes with the UK's royally acclaimed supermarket.
Top Cast


Elizabeth Carling
Elizabeth Carling
Narrator (voice)
Elizabeth Carling
Narrator (voice)
Baiju Naik
Baiju Naik
Self - Store Manager
Baiju Naik
Self - Store Manager
Cathrine Jansson-Boyd
Cathrine Jansson-Boyd
Self - Consumer Psychologist
Cathrine Jansson-Boyd
Self - Consumer Psychologist
Mark Shayler
Mark Shayler
Self - Innovation and Environment Consultant
Mark Shayler
Self - Innovation and Environment Consultant
Briony May Williams
Briony May Williams
Self - Chef and Presenter
Briony May Williams
Self - Chef and Presenter


King Charles III of the United Kingdom
King Charles III of the United Kingdom
Self - King Charles (archive footage)
King Charles III of the United Kingdom
Self - King Charles (archive footage)
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